United Way

Jill Kottwitz is congratulated by Tom Dinsdale shortly after winning a 2022 GMC Terrain in Thursday’s Heartland United Way 25 Keys of Christmas car give-away.

Jill Kottwitz is congratulated by Tom Dinsdale shortly after winning a 2022 GMC Terrain in Thursday’s Heartland United Way 25 Keys of Christmas car give-away.

Kottwitz wins car in UW give-away

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
An Aurora woman who has supported the Heartland United Way for the past 25 years and believes in its mission was a winner herself Thursday when her number was drawn in a 25 Keys of Christmas car give-away.
The Tri-Community Foundation hosted its annual fundraiser banquet Saturday night with a prime rib meal served by the HPC FFA.

The Tri-Community Foundation hosted its annual fundraiser banquet Saturday night with a prime rib meal served by the HPC FFA.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Tri-Community Foundation hosts annual banquet he community support was on full display Saturday night with the big picture in mind.
Photo courtesy of Josh Salmon/The Grand Island Independent // Brandon McDonough shares his inspirational story of tragedy, despair and triumph during the Heartland United Way kickoff luncheon Thursday in Grand Island.

Photo courtesy of Josh Salmon/The Grand Island Independent // Brandon McDonough shares his inspirational story of tragedy, despair and triumph during the Heartland United Way kickoff luncheon Thursday in Grand Island.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
United Way kicks off with a message of hope The Heartland United Way kicked off its 2021 campaign Thursday with a heart-felt message from a man who said his life and so many others have been changed by the generosity and goodwill of others.
Local efforts to raise funds in support of the Heartland United Way and its 17 community partner agencies received a boost this week thanks to an in-house campaign at BonnaVilla Homes in Aurora.

Local efforts to raise funds in support of the Heartland United Way and its 17 community partner agencies received a boost this week thanks to an in-house campaign at BonnaVilla Homes in Aurora.

BonnaVilla campaign nets $9,700 for United Way

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Local efforts to raise funds in support of the Heartland United Way and its 17 community partner agencies received a boost this week thanks to an in-house campaign at BonnaVilla Homes in Aurora. In total, BonnaVilla was able to raise $9,740 from pledges, auctions/spins and raffles.
Denny and Jayne Smith, co-chairs of the Hall County United Way committee, drew numbers and announced the winner at Thursday’s car giveaway event in Grand Island.

Denny and Jayne Smith, co-chairs of the Hall County United Way committee, drew numbers and announced the winner at Thursday’s car giveaway event in Grand Island.

Heartland United Way 2020 campaign tops $1.2M

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Kurt Haecker with Home Federal Bank in Grand Island was the lucky winner in Thursday’s Heartland United Way car giveaway, highlighting a unique Facebook Live event during which the 2020 campaign total was announced at $1.23 million.