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Educational Materials Donated to Preschool Classroom
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the individuals who generously donated educational materials and learning manipulatives valued at $291.63 to our preschool classroom. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated!
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Engine 13 Visits Preschool & Pre-k
On Friday, November 8, the Lincoln Fire & Rescue Engine 13 for stopped by our Early Childhood Program. We had a blast learning about their awesome fire engine and all the cool jobs they do. Even though we had to wrap up a . . .
Willard Receives Memorial Donation in Honor of Sally Brunott
Sally (Schaffert) Brunott passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on August 20, 2024. Sally attended Willard programming while in elementary school and returned to Willard in High School to work as a staff member. Before her . . .
ROUGHRIDERS Motorcycle Club Donates $1,000
On Thursday, October 31, at 5:30 p.m., you could hear the purr of the engines as the ROUGHRIDERS motorcycle club made their way to the Willard Community Center. The group presented and donated $1,000 to Willard. ROUGHRIDERS . . .
Annual Trunk-or-Treat: 900 Attendees
The 3rd Annual Schroder Park Wellness Campus Trunk-or-Treat had 900 attendees on Friday, October 18. The event was from 6:30-7:30 PM with fantastic weather. We are so thankful for everyone who had a trunk at the event, brought their . . .
$670 Raised for Aging Adult & Senior Program
Our second annual Porch & House Plant Sale brought in $670 for the aging adults and senior citizen program. All the plants were originally donated and propagated throughout the year. Thank you to our donors, Ms. Janelle . . .
Boy Scouts of America Teaches Communication & Teamwork
The school-age summer program spent the morning with Boy Scouts of America learning about the essentials needed when camping and how to use teamwork and communication to set up a tent. The Boy Scouts have signed on many Tuesday . . .
DreamCatchers Strong Visits the School-Age Kids
Thank you, DreamCatchers Strong for visiting Willard last week and teaching the school-age kids about your organization! We loved having you! This is the second year that DreamCatchers has come to visit Willard and . . .
Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Teaches the Kids about DINOS!
Thank you, Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska for spending the morning at Willard with the school-agers. They had the kids doing all sorts of hands-on activities focusing on DINOSAURS! Which lined up perfectly with our weekly theme! . . .
Give to Lincoln Day Raises $6,115.33
Give to Lincoln Day Raises $6,115.33 for the Willard programs! Thank you to all of our donors who continue to be an advocate for Willard. We are honored to receive your gift and appreciate your continual support!
LES Brings the High Voltage Demonstration to Willard
Today's educational experience: Lincoln Electric System (LES) demonstration with the High Voltage Presentation. All the Willard kids thoroughly enjoyed our guests, learning about high-voltage safety, and especially seeing the . . .
Lincoln Children's Museum - Museum To You at Willard
Lincoln Children's Museum brought the Museum to You program out and spent the afternoon with the older kids designing, building, and testing Lego creations! The Lincoln Children's Museum - Museum to You program will be at . . .
School-Age Kids Experience Alpacas!
Thank you, J.P. Acres Alpaca Farm, for hosting Willard's kids last week for our first summer field trip! We loved the unique experience, and learning all about alpacas! The kids had the opportunity to walk the alpacas, feed them, pet . . .
Special Visit from the Capital Humane Society
Thank you, Capital Humane Society , especially Sydney and her furry companion Daisy, for visiting the school-age summer program and educating us on what the Humane Society does and how important it is for our community. We enjoyed . . .
Thank You for the School Supply Donations!
We are so grateful to receive any donations that come through our door. So, thank you to the individual who anonymously donated a box of brand-new school supplies. We appreciate your generosity and promise to put it all to good use!
WILD for Wildlife Encounters Animals
We're WILD about our visitors today from Wildlife Encounters ! We met a kinkajou, armadillo, grey parrot, bearded dragon, baby alligator, and baby kangaroo. The animals were all so cute, in their own unique way! We were also all . . .
Lincoln Fresh Helps Willard Families Receive Produce Too
We love that the Food Bank of Lincoln, Lincoln Fresh Produce Truck, parks in front of Willard every other Tuesday from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, allowing our kids to receive fresh fruits and vegetables to take home! 🍉🌽🍊🍠 We are thankful to . . .
Willard Receives $2.817.61 Donation
Thank you, the anonymous group that donated $2,817.61 to Willard Community Center. The donation will be used toward community engagement and events. We appreciate this group's generosity!
Thank You, Gala Sponsors!
We are incredibly grateful to two local businesses sponsoring A Glamorous Gala night out. Thank you, TAB Performance, for your Champagne Level Sponsorship, and Union Bank & Trust for your Crystal Level Sponsorship. If you are . . .
CLC Makes Birdhouses
The Lakeview CLC participated in the Big B.A.D (Build and Design) Birdhouse Project with Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center Each student made and decorated their own birdhouse! How TWEET is that? We know the birds will love . . .
Community Members Help Raise $1,930
Willard is gracious for the $1,930 supporters donated at the end of 2023 for our programs. Donations included: $20 from the Peterson Family for childcare expenses $60 from the Larson Family $500 from the Woods Family . . .
UNL Student Leadership Engage Lincoln Program Volunteers to Paint at Willard
On Monday, February 26, fourteen UNL students and Assistant Director of Community Engagement Andrew Brown volunteered to paint walls at Willard. The group focused on the second-floor blue and yellow walls. The group communicated which . . .
Local Business Donates a Vast Amount of Paper to Willard
We are overwhelmed with the generosity of Joe Christensen, Inc., a local business, who contacted Willard about a paper donation. Unfortunately, the business is ceasing operations, but the family wanted to give back to the community and . . .
Boy Scouts of America Spends PLC Day with Lakeview CLC
The Lakeview CLC core program had a fantastic time on the last PLC day that focused on Scouting Day; they were able to experience many new skills and learn about being in the wild. Archery- how to shoot a bow & arrow. Fishing- . . .
Local Family Generously Donates Gently Used Toys
Thank you to the Matzner Family, who donated bags and bags of gently used toys. We are overwhelmed with your support of our programs and such a bountiful gift. Donation items included: 🩵Masks & Costumes 🩵Dramatic . . .