Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) hit it out of the park during Food Bank for the Heartland’s Strike Out Hunger campaign, where employees donated 5,603 meals to help tackle food insecurity in Nebraska and western Iowa. Every June, Food Bank for the Heartland brings local businesses together in friendly competition to see which company can raise the most meals for the food bank’s 93-county service area. Companies are sorted
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently wrapped up its National Volunteer Month celebration, with 72 employees donating more than 200 hours in support of Nebraska nonprofits. Observed each April, National Volunteer Month highlights the impact and importance of volunteers at a local, state and national level. Every year, BCBSNE recognizes the month
Spring is often seen as a season of renewal, a natural moment to reset routines, refresh goals and take proactive steps toward better health. For Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) nurse care manager Molle Barker, spring is also the perfect time to remind members that preventive care is one of the most powerful tools they have for staying
Last fall, the Nebraska Blue Foundation, which powers Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) philanthropic initiatives, hosted its second grant cycle, investing $300,000 in nonprofits working to strengthen Nebraska communities. The foundation contributed to programs that support economic vitality and the development of “third places,” community spaces where people connect outside of home and work. Among the organizations selected, several are shaping Nebraska’s future by advancing the
Nebraska high schools are leading the charge to create healthier students and stronger communities. Schools are a natural hub for connecting families to vital resources, but many face challenges securing the funding and tools needed to make these programs happen. In 2024, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) launched Healthy Home Team, a
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently wrapped up its 2025 fundraising campaign for United Way of the Midlands (UWM) where employees raised $326,770 to support the organization. UWM is a nonprofit that supports individuals and families in need across the Omaha and Council Bluffs area. Its work focuses on expanding access to
As 2025 began, so did the Nebraska Blue Foundation’s inaugural grant cycle. The foundation powers Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s philanthropic initiatives, supporting programs that improve the health and well-being of Nebraskans and the economic vitality of the state. The foundation’s first grant cycle, which launched in January, asked Nebraska nonprofits to submit
On Friday, Sept. 12, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) employees volunteered at local organizations to celebrate United Way of the Midlands’ (UWM) Day of Caring. The annual volunteer event, hosted by UWM, brings together individuals, families and teams from across the metro to support meaningful projects and local nonprofits. BCBSNE employees volunteered
Volunteers at Crofton’s Dam Race went all out, transforming water stations into themed experiences. From “The Waterboy” to “Rawr! Dinosaurs,” they handed out water in costumes, bringing energy and creativity to participants. Each year, volunteers dress up and hold a competition of their own as they support athletes along the race route: Best Dam Water
Carson Radcliff, a Wilber, Nebraska native, decided to pursue a health care degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) because of his desire to make a difference in rural communities like his own. “As you grow up in a small town, you see that sometimes people have to travel over an hour for
