My wife started on her journey in non-profit and charity work long before I did. Eventually, I was approached to join the 4th of July Foundation, spurred by my involvement in a local leadership class that fosters engagement in non-profit endeavors. My wife’s work has a huge impact on a small group, but I wanted to have a larger impact on my community. Subsequently, I became part of the Lincoln Community Foundation, which strives to bolster existing non-profits while advocating for the establishment of new ones, a venture I’ve found immensely fulfilling. A prime example of our efforts is the creation of the Lincoln Public Safety Foundation, addressing a pressing need in our community. I cannot begin to express how excited I am about being a part of the Lincoln Public Safety Foundation from the very beginning.

Recently, I had a random conversation with a prominent figure in our community who mentioned she was disappointed in the lack of communication among local non-profits and service organizations. Despite the considerable resources of larger groups like Kiwanis, Lions, and Rotary, smaller entities often struggle to connect with them for assistance or collaboration. For instance, an upcoming event urgently requires volunteers, yet the outreach efforts have been inadequate, even within online platforms like Facebook.

This prompted a spontaneous meeting with a few like-minded individuals eager to make a change. While not formalized as a non-profit, we’ve formed an informal coalition, pooling our resources from various organizations to strategize, plan events, and disseminate information through press releases. We’ve already chosen a name for our collective and established a rudimentary website, signaling the beginning of an exciting endeavor.

I am excited to be a part of this new project from the planning stages….