Wearing a Dress to a Campaign Kickoff Event
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Here's your chance to give back to area non-profit agencies that give so much to this community.
United Way of the Kearney Area is preparing to launch its campaign for 2016, with an online event called A-Dress. It showcases women leaders in the Kearney community advocating for local agencies. These women each have their own crowdfunding page to share their goal of raising $2,500 for each perspective agency represented.
Click on this link to read more about each agency represented and to donate!
Hurry though – this only lasts until September 24th.
The kickoff for the general campaign will be at a United Way Business After Hours from 5-7 p.m. on September 24. The spokeswomen for each agency will be introduced, and final totals will be announced. The Business After Hours event will be held at the United Way office at 4009 Sixth Ave., Suite 19.
These agencies help so many throughout the community. Please donate if you can and help make this campaign event a huge success!
Below you'll find each agency listed and their spokeswoman. You'll recognize a couple as Her View From Home contributors, too! Be sure to click on each link below to learn more about each agency!
Thanks for your support!
Kearney Area Children's Museum – Megan Goeke (Feature Image)
Boy Scouts – Marsha Wilkerson
The Salvation Army – Michaela Lewis
Kearney Jubilee Center – Crystal Bosshamer
Scholarship Fund – Carol Renner and Amber Lewis
Immunization Clinic – Caroline Lace
HelpCare Clinic – Dr. Shannon Hoos-Thompson
Friends Mentoring Program – Niki Peterson
Arc of Buffalo County – Nicole McAuliff
CARE and Homeless Prevention – Maha Younes
Girl Scouts – Lynn Martin
American Red Cross – Kim Pettijohn
Adult Basic Education – Gitzy Loder
Food Bank – Dawn Holbein
Minden Senior Center – Barb Braun
Buffalo County CASA – Barbara Icenogle
Phelps/Harlan County CASA – Toni Wells
Resident Assistance for Families in Transition – Mary Kampfe 
Senior Companions – Emily Eustler
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