Record-breaking $9.3 million raised on Give to Lincoln Day
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — From supporting people at risk of sex trafficking to fostering unity and Black heritage, several different organizations are counting on Give to Lincoln Day to make a difference in the community.
On Thursday, dozens of local nonprofits felt the force of community support.
More than 26,000 people donated more than $9.3 million, a record-breaking amount.
But the nonprofits said Give to Lincoln is about more than the donations.
“Support doesn’t necessarily always have to be about financial,” said Kwame Gyamfi, a member of the Clyde Malone Community Center. “Support comes in the form of spreading the word, of getting involved and connecting us with other organizations as we grow.”
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More than 50 organizations participated this year, each one working to improve lives in its own unique way.
Marville was founded by Regina Sullivan in honor of her son who died in an accidental overdose in 2020.
“His name was Marville Sullivan, and I’m here to honor him by being a village to my community,” Sullivan said.
From youth development to housing support, from mental health services to the arts, the donations organizations receive on Give to Lincoln Day turn year-round missions into reality.
One nonprofit hoping for a boost from Give to Lincoln is No Girl For Sale.
“What we’re trying to do is raise awareness to let Lincoln know that we have a problem of sex trafficking that’s happening right in our community,” said the founder, Bob Burton.
One nonprofit is trying to help students get into college.
“I would say the biggest needs is fundraising and funds so that we can service our students,” said Latasha Varnadoe-Iloabuchi, the co-founder and treasurer of The 1895 Project.
For many nonprofits, it’s one of their largest fundraising days of the year.
But they said while the money raised matters, so does the message — the message that Lincoln cares.
