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Ameritas' Charitable Efforts in Nebraska

In a significant move towards corporate social responsibility, Ameritas, based in Lincoln, Nebraska, has pledged over a million dollars to various nonprofit organizations across the state. This commitment, confirmed for the year 2025, totals $1,040,000 aimed at enhancing community welfare in essential sectors such as education, health services, arts, culture, and sustainability.

Liz Ring Carlson, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Community Relations, and Meetings at Ameritas, spoke about the importance of investing in the local community. She stated, "Investing in the well-being of our communities is core to who we are at Ameritas. These organizations provide stability, dignity, and opportunity for thousands of Nebraskans, and we are honored to support their work. Our hope is that these grants help strengthen the systems that help people thrive."

The detailed allocation of funds reflects Ameritas's prioritization of various areas of need within the state. Here’s a closer look at some of the notable grant recipients and their amount:

• - American Red Cross: $10,000
• - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands: $10,000
• - Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska: $25,000
• - Cedars Youth Services, Inc.: $25,000
• - Children's Hospital & Medical Center Foundation: $75,000 over three years ($25,000 per year)
• - Clinic With a Heart, Inc.: $120,000 over three years ($40,000 per year)
• - Community Head Start: $20,000 over two years ($10,000 per year)
• - Food Bank of Lincoln, Inc.: $75,000 over three years ($25,000 per year)
• - Foundation for Lincoln City Libraries: $250,000 with $100,000 over two years and $50,000 for one year.
• - Friendship Home of Lincoln: $150,000 over three years ($50,000 per year)
• - Good Neighbor Community Center Inc.: $100,000 over two years ($50,000 per year)
• - Junior Achievement of Lincoln, Inc.: $20,000 over two years ($10,000 per year)
• - Nebraska Dental Foundation: $30,000 over three years ($10,000 per year)
• - Nebraska Diaper Bank: $10,000
• - Northeast Family Resource Center: $50,000
• - University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Dentistry: $50,000
• - United Way Response Fund: $20,000

Each grant is set to be disbursed on or before December 31, 2025, with some awards extending into multi-year commitments to ensure sustained support for these vital community organizations.

Ameritas has long upheld a commitment to community investment, having been established in 1887 and operated by Ameritas Mutual Holding Company along with its subsidiaries. Their comprehensive range of services spans life insurance, disability income insurance, retirement plans, and various financial products, underscoring the breadth of their corporate ethos focused on enhancing the lives of individuals and communities alike.

For more information about Ameritas and its philanthropic efforts, you can visit their official website at ameritas.com. This initiative not only signifies financial contribution but also represents a robust commitment to fostering an environment where individuals and families can thrive, drawing attention towards the collective responsibility of nurturing communities through partnerships with nonprofit entities.

As Nebraska nonprofits gear up to utilize these funds effectively, the collaborative spirit exemplified here speaks volumes about the community's resilience and the shared determination to uplift one another in challenging times.