Kearney Public Schools Campaign
Kearney Public Schools has a long history of supporting United Way. Every school is impacted by United Way and its partner agencies.
Your United Way donations at work in Kearney Public Schools:
- Over 800 coats will be distributed to students at every school at KPS in October.
- Girls in KCLC programs at Emerson, Central, Northeast, Bryant and Kenwood are able to participate in Girl Scouts for free through funding from United Way.
- Students in elementary programs have access to mentors through the Friends Program.
- Uninsured students can access immunizations and health care through the Immunization Clinic and HelpCare Clinic
- Families receive economic assistance in times of need through Jubilee Center and Homeless Prevention.
- Many children prepare for Kindergarten and academic success through programming at Head Start.
- Approximately 50 children receive scholarships to participate in extra-curricular activities such as Loper Launch, swimming, or sports through United Way every year.
United Is the Way We Stand
As our nation celebrates 250 years, we reflect on the way that community spirit and care for neighbors has strengthened America. To be patriotic is to be compassionate, to stand for others when they can't, to help in a time of need.
America is strong because we are defiantly united. Kearney is strong because of the generosity of people just like you.
In honor of America's 250th birthday, consider becoming one of the 250 people in the Kearney area to pledge $250 in the next year to help support community programming.
United is the Way We Stand.
Will you consider being one of the 250 people pledging $250 this year? This works out to be less than $1 a day at only $28/month for 9 months.
What does $250 do in Kearney?
- Provides a patient with a basic lab such as an A1C at HelpCare Clinic
- Gives 10 children a warm winter coat through the Coats for Kids program
- Supports vaccinations for 13 uninsured or underinsured adults and children at the Immunization Clinic
- Provides five monthly food boxes to seniors through Commodities Supplemental Food Program
- Covers utilities at the Minden Senior Center, creating a safe place for rural seniors to access community and support
- Educates 15 young adults on financial literacy through Adulting 101
- Allows four girls to participate in Girl Scouts' Outreach program for a full year
- Screens five children for hearing disabilities at Head Start
- Supports training for five Big Friends so that they can provide excellent mentorship through the Friends Program
- Keeps a family's heat on in the winter, combined with financial training through the Homeless Prevention Program
- Gives four children the opportunity to participate in recreational activities
Be a Kearney Star
Donating or pledging $250 or more toward the 2026-2027 United Way Campaign makes you a star! Your contribution will be recognized on the star chart in our office and you will receive a Star pen and a customized key chain.
Pledge Today
Making your pledge is easy. Whether you want to donate one time, with a credit card, debit card Apple Pay, ACH, or by payroll deductions, please complete the following steps.
1. Register your pledge by completing this form.
2. If you selected a credit or debit card, ACH, or Apple Pay payment in your pledge, you can complete your donation here. (If you want to use Apple Pay or Venmo you may need to switch to a mobile device to utilize the express pay option.)
3. If you selected check or cash, you can drop off or mail your gift to United Way 2222 2nd Ave Ste 802 Kearney, NE 68847.
4. If you selected payroll deduction, your donations will be made for nine months: October through June.
5. If you selected to be billed, you will be emailed an invoice per your request.
Thank You!
Regardless of how you choose to give, please register your pledge on the form using the button below so that your donation is counted toward your building's participation!