Jr. Bolts Players Pack 800 Care Packages
More than 150 youth football players assembled bags for people experiencing homelessness at Pius X High School in Lincoln.
Lincoln Business Philanthropy News
Across Lincoln, coverage here takes in corporate and individual giving, nonprofit fundraising drives and benefit events. Reporting follows the donors and charities that keep the city's community programs running.
Recent news
October 30, 2026
Lincoln Secures Federal Grant for West O SafetyThe city will invest $14.6 million in total to redesign a high-traffic corridor to prevent future fatal crashes.
October 29, 2026
Lincoln Fraternity Hosts Haunted House FundraiserPhi Delta Theta members are raising money to cover medical expenses for a fellow student recovering from a cardiac emergency.
October 27, 2026
Lincoln Campaign Raises Funds for Charter AmendmentThe Good Government Lincoln group is seeking city council term limits and changes to municipal election timing.
October 23, 2026
Union Bank and Trust Donates to Lincoln SchoolsThe bank provided $60,000 to the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools to support local special education initiatives.
October 20, 2026
Lincoln Mayor Declares We Give Blood DayThe city is rallying for the Abbott-Big Ten blood donation challenge to boost state numbers.
October 14, 2026
YMCA of Lincoln Launched Annual Winter Coat DriveThe YMCA has begun collecting winter gear to support residents served by the People's City Mission.
October 10, 2026
Dicks and Adidas Awarded Grant to Lincoln YMCAThe $20,000 donation supports youth flag football access in the local Lincoln community.
September 29, 2026
Team Jack Foundation Raised Over $219,000The 14th annual Radiothon brought in significant funds to support pediatric brain cancer research.
September 29, 2026
Lincoln Homeless Coalition Requested Sock DonationsThe group issued an urgent plea for dry socks to support attendees of an upcoming community event.
September 22, 2026
Lincoln Couple Raised Funds for Local PantryDan and Beth Alberts secured over $2,000 to stock a Northeast Lincoln food pantry for one year.
This section follows corporate gifts from local employers, nonprofit fundraising campaigns, benefit events and the drives that support youth sports and emergency services. Coverage reaches across the city and into the communities around it wherever a giving story crosses the line. Matching gifts and year-end appeals tend to cluster stories into the final months of the calendar. Donor fatigue and rising operating costs are the two pressures most often behind a fundraising story.