NONPROFIT NEWS Voices of Hope Joining Education Efforts in Honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Registration Open for Angels Among Us Golf Outing, Young Professionals Event
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), and Voices of Hope is joining nationwide efforts to educate and engage the public in addressing this widespread issue. Voices of Hope provides services to empower those who have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, and other forms of abuse. They offer free and confidential trauma-informed, victim-centered services to people of all genders. This includes information and support about reporting options, support during a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) exam, assistance with safety planning and protection orders, emotional support, and connection to other community resources. Sexual assault is a crime that impacts all of us, our colleagues, friends, families, and communities. Victims of sexual assault are people of all ages, races, and genders. Nearly one in five women in the United States have experienced rape or attempted rape at some time in their lives. In the United States, one in 71 men have experienced rape or attempted rape. If you or someone you know has been a victim, Voices of Hope is here for you. They can provide a safe and confidential place to talk about options, do safety planning, and provide emotional support. You can call their 24-hour crisis line at (402) 475-7273. They believe and support survivors. You are not alone. For more information about April SAAM activities, please visit voicesofhopelincoln.org or contact Stephanie at (402) 476-2110 / Stephanie@voicesofhopelincoln.org.
Angels Among Us hosts various fundraising events throughout the year to help meet the financial need of Nebraska’s pediatric cancer families, and has now opened registration for two summer events—the 11th Annual Bland Cares Golf Outing and the 2nd Annual Young Professionals event, Birds & Beer. Sponsorship opportunities are available for both events at www. myangelsamongus.org. In partnership with Bland & Associates and the Bland Cares Foundation, the golf outing is scheduled for July 12 at Champions Run golf course. It will feature 18 holes of golf, high-value raffle items, games on the course, and a day out of the office to support local cancer families. The Birds & Beer event is on tap for July 15, with the location to be announced in May. This is a casual FUNdraising event that brings in Nebraska breweries from throughout the state, plus state and local restaurants, to provide participants with the best chicken wings and brews going. Tickets are $35 per person and include all-you-can-taste food and drinks, a pint glass to keep, and a swag giveaway—all in a safe and socially distanced environment. Angels Among Us is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide financial and emotional support to any family whose child is battling pediatric cancer living in or being treated in the state of Nebraska. For more information about ways to make an impact and get involved in the Angels Among Us mission, please contact Aly Theilen at alyssa@myangelsamongus.org.
Registration Now Open for SCIP Annual “Hop, SCIP, Jump and RUN” Fundraiser Registration is now open for School Community Intervention & Prevention’s (SCIP’s) annual fundraiser, “Hop, SCIP, Jump and RUN,” brought to you by Family Health & Wellness Center, PC. The event—set for June 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Antelope Park—will feature activities, music, food and a one-mile Fun Run for both children and adults. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers. Before and after the run, attendees will have the opportunity to visit booths sponsored by local nonprofits offering a variety of activities, resources, or treats. After visiting a predetermined number of booths and activities, attendees will be eligible for prize drawings. Julie’s Hot Dogs will also be on-site. The one-mile Fun Run is $15 per person. Registrations purchased by May 21 include an event T-shirt. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets for the event can be purchased through the SCIP website at scipnebraska.com, and online registration closes on June 2 at 3 p.m. Registrations also will be accepted at the event. If you want to attend but not participate in the Fun Run, admission is free. To ensure the health and safety of participants, masks will be required except during the Fun Run. Social distancing and sanitation measures will also be implemented. School Community Intervention & Prevention works with schools throughout Nebraska by providing tools and resources to address behavioral and emotional health issues that impact children, adolescents, and their families. Money raised at this event will help SCIP provide needed resources to schools and families throughout the state of Nebraska. For more information about SCIP, visit scipnebraska.com. For details about the Fun Run, contact Valerie Hotsenpillar at vhotsenpillar@lmep.com / (402) 327-6843 or visit the SCIP website. #PrintProudDigitalSmart
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The Nebraska Gamblers Assistance Program (GAP) pays for confidential counseling with certified problem gambling providers to Nebraskans and their families who suffer a gambling addiction. A list of all GAP-certified counselors in Nebraska is located at
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