Community Relations

Employee Volunteer Program

The goal of the employee volunteer program (Soaring to Serve) is to align the interests of our team members with the needs of our communities, and provide opportunities to give back and make a difference. Current activities for each location include:

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Red Cross Blood Drive Serving Monthly at the Soup Kitchen ARUP Blood Drive
Boo at the Zoo Spring Cleanup at the Cheff Center United Way Subs for Santa
Operation Christmas Child Christmas in July United Way Day of Caring
Event for the Lincoln Children’s Museum Fort Food Challenge United Way Campaign
School Supply & Food Drive for Arnold Elementary Operation Christmas Child Food Drive
Food Bank Backpack Program   Welcome Baby Newborn Kits

Along with local organizations, each location has partnered with select schools in the area to provide support. Currently adopted schools for each location are:

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Arnold Elementary Post Franklin School  

Organizations are asked to submit an invitation or one page letter stating their request to [email protected].

The Soaring to Serve committee consists of:

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Fred Most  Marci Ratliff Beth Guthrie
Jamie Wilson Andy Richards Marc Anderson
Kristi L. Steward Travis Smith Stef Sedam
Maira Sherman Corey Gardner Elizabeth Hernandez
Mike Courtney Pam Tiller Keahna Tawhai
Mike Tuma Pete Mills Isaiah Howard
Pat Schneider Liz Van Dussen Dan Ryan
Tiffany Crozier Kelly Bosier Josel Angeles
Kaela Paseka   Jack Wright
Eric Anderson    
Jason Duhs    
Rebekah Williams    
Tess Furasek    
William Rose    
Candace Hupp    

Philanthropy Committee

The Philanthropy Committee meets quarterly to decide how to disperse funds throughout the community. Our goal is to best represent our employees with a positive face in the community.

To apply for a grant for your organization, please visit our grant application page.

Philanthropy Committee Members
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Connie Duncan Andy Richards Bill Prochaska
Torri True Liz VanDussen Chad Doehring
Maira Sherman Justin Merkling Short-term
Cindy Morris Short-term Eric Sorensen
Jamie Harder Kelly Bosier  
Lezgin Mustafa    
Dyzmen Robinson