Nebraska Blue Foundation grants advance workforce and economic vitality initiatives

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

By |2026-03-20T00:08:04-05:00March 20th, 2026|Categories: Community Engagement|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Nebraska Blue Foundation grants advance workforce and economic vitality initiatives
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Project Access investment update: Nebraska Community Health Centers increase access to care for all

In March 2025, the Nebraska Blue Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), awarded a three-year $600,000 grant to Project Access, a Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN) program that supports the seven Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) across the state. FQHCs, also known as community health centers, are

By |2026-03-12T10:56:12-05:00March 12th, 2026|Categories: News Releases, Topics|Tags: , |Comments Off on Project Access investment update: Nebraska Community Health Centers increase access to care for all
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BCBSNE releases its 2025 Community Investment and Social Impact Report

https://vimeo.com/1168509547/0828e41a32?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has released its 2025 Community Investment and Social Impact Report, showcasing how the company lived out its mission of championing the health and well-being of its members and the communities it serves. Since 1939, BCBSNE has built a legacy of community engagement. In 2025, the company continued

By |2026-02-27T10:15:17-06:00February 27th, 2026|Categories: News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on BCBSNE releases its 2025 Community Investment and Social Impact Report
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Nebraska Blue Foundation grant supports ROOTS Student Housing Project, building the rural health workforce

The Nebraska Blue Foundation recently awarded McCook’s Community Hospital Health Foundation a $10,000 grant to support its ROOTS Student Housing Project, which addresses a major barrier to rural clinical training: Lack of housing. ROOTS, which is short for Rural Opportunities Offering Tomorrow’s Success, is a new 12-unit apartment building in McCook that will provide students

By |2026-01-26T11:23:49-06:00January 26th, 2026|Categories: News Releases, Topics|Tags: , |Comments Off on Nebraska Blue Foundation grant supports ROOTS Student Housing Project, building the rural health workforce
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Nebraska Blue Foundation makes $25,000 donation to Food Bank for the Heartland; gives $300,000 to 20 nonprofits across Nebraska

The Nebraska Blue Foundation has donated $25,000 to Food Bank for the Heartland to help the nonprofit continue to keep Nebraska families fed as demands for food increase. In addition, the foundation has invested $300,000 in grant funds to 20 Nebraska nonprofits.   The foundation, which serves as the philanthropic arm of Blue Cross and

By |2025-11-18T09:37:59-06:00November 12th, 2025|Categories: News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Nebraska Blue Foundation makes $25,000 donation to Food Bank for the Heartland; gives $300,000 to 20 nonprofits across Nebraska
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Nebraska Blue Foundation gives Nebraska nonprofits a boost

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

By |2025-10-29T14:20:48-05:00October 29th, 2025|Categories: Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: , |Comments Off on Nebraska Blue Foundation gives Nebraska nonprofits a boost
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Live Well. Go Fish. honors veterans with Red, White and “Blue” Honor Floats

Live Well. Go Fish. (LWGF) will host five Red, White and “Blue” Honor Floats celebrating Nebraskan veterans thanks to a $6,000 grant from the Nebraska Blue Foundation.   The nonprofit LWGF provides therapeutic boating and fishing experiences specifically designed for people with disabilities, hospice patients, veterans and seniors. The outings, held on a wheelchair-accessible pontoon boat,

By |2025-08-13T10:44:19-05:00August 13th, 2025|Categories: News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Live Well. Go Fish. honors veterans with Red, White and “Blue” Honor Floats
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Nebraska Blue Foundation grant hits the right note with the Merrymakers program, bringing more music performances to rural seniors

The Nebraska Blue Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to The Dreamweaver Foundation, a nonprofit organization that operates three programs aimed at enriching the lives of Nebraska seniors. Through the organization’s Merrymakers program, grant funding will bring live, monthly professional music performances to senior living communities in Beemer, Wisner and West Point. “The support from

By |2025-08-05T09:39:41-05:00August 5th, 2025|Categories: Articles, News Releases|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Nebraska Blue Foundation grant hits the right note with the Merrymakers program, bringing more music performances to rural seniors
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HOPE Esperanza breaks down health care barriers at Community Health Fair with help from Nebraska Blue Foundation

With support from a $10,000 grant from the Nebraska Blue Foundation, HOPE Esperanza is working to break down barriers to health care access in North Platte.  The grassroots organization will use the Nebraska Blue Foundation grant to expand its HOPE for Health: Empowering Community Wellness program. As part of this expansion, the organization will help

By |2025-07-23T08:58:39-05:00July 23rd, 2025|Categories: News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on HOPE Esperanza breaks down health care barriers at Community Health Fair with help from Nebraska Blue Foundation
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Nebraska Blue Foundation gives $300,000 in grants to 20 Nebraska nonprofits

The Nebraska Blue Foundation will give $300,000 in grant funds to 20 Nebraska nonprofits to support preventive health initiatives and enhance the well-being of seniors across the state. The foundation, which serves as the philanthropic arm of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), opened applications for its inaugural grant cycle at the beginning

By |2025-05-14T13:49:55-05:00May 14th, 2025|Categories: News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Nebraska Blue Foundation gives $300,000 in grants to 20 Nebraska nonprofits
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