Midlands Community Foundation

05/24/2026

As many of us have spent time enjoying the holiday weekend, we hope you’ve also had a moment to honor and remember the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

The MCF office will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. We will be back in at regular office hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/20/2026

It's no surprise to see MCF's 2026 Reflection Award winners shining in the Hometown Hero Spotlight in the Papillion City Lifestyle May issue. We were honored to recognize their positive community impact earlier this year and we're glad to see their story continue to be shared. Congratulations, Tim and Tonee!

𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒐 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕: 𝑻𝒊𝒎 & 𝑻𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒚

This month, we’re recognizing Tim and Tonee Gay, recipients of the 2026 Midlands Community Foundation Reflection Award, for their lifelong dedication and unwavering commitment to serving the Papillion and Sarpy County community.

From leadership roles with the Sarpy County Board of Commissioners, Nebraska Legislature, OPPD Board, Midlands Community Foundation, PLCS Foundation, Papillion Arts Foundation, and many more, Tim and Tonee have spent decades making a lasting impact through quiet service and generosity.

Midlands Community Foundation Executive Director Diane Knicky shared,
“I’ve had a front-row seat to their unwavering dedication and generosity. They have given so much to so many, quietly and selflessly, never seeking recognition, only hoping to make a meaningful difference.”

Thank you, Tim and Tonee, for your dedication to our community and the countless lives you’ve impacted along the way.

📖 Read the full feature in this month’s Papillion City Lifestyle
Sponsored by Debbie Meyer BHHS Realtor

05/19/2026

We are so glad we could spend a day on the course with everyone who made our Annual Golf Tournament possible! Thank you to our golfers, volunteers, sponsors, and raffle prize donors for being an integral part of such a successful event.

This fundraiser not only supports our grants program, it also gives back to meaningful nonprofit projects throughout Cass and Sarpy counties. This year, part of the tournament proceeds will benefit the Cass & Sarpy County Fairs, helping fund upgrades and improvements to fairgrounds and facilities.

05/18/2026

We will be out of the office today, Monday, May 18th, for our Annual Golf Tournament. We will be back in at regular office hours on Tuesday, May 19th.

05/14/2026

There are plenty of reasons to check out Papillion City Lifestyle's May issue, but we're especially excited to see MCF's Reflection Award Recipients, Tonee & Tim Gay, featured as this month's Hometown Heroes!

The Ladies Issue Is Here 💐✨

The May edition of Papillion City Lifestyle has arrived, and this month we’re celebrating the incredible women making an impact in our community. Meet Kira McGahan of Movers & Shakers, redefining leadership in a male-dominated industry, and Closing Deals in Heels Sandy Davis Realtor BHHS Ambassador Real Estate, who is turning real estate into meaningful relationships. Get expert hair care tips from Nancy Jones of Hair by Nancy, and step into creativity with Audelia Orellana of Canvas&Crumbs, sharing her sourdough discard cookie recipe.

Be sure to check out Papillion Moms’ local favorites for the best family spots and ideas for your next girls’ night out.

This month in the Business Monthly section, discover the latest from Prairie Hill Home Care, Mathnasium of Papillion, NE, and the Papillion Community Foundation.

Don’t miss our City Scene photos and May events—everything you need to stay connected this month in Papillion.

Pick up your copy today or check out the link in the comments.

05/14/2026

MCF’s Annual Golf Tournament is coming up and we're grateful for the sponsors helping us drive this event forward! Today, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on our Birdie Sponsors.

This tournament helps power our grants program and supports impactful nonprofit projects across Cass and Sarpy counties. This year, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cass & Sarpy County Fairs, helping fund important fairgrounds and facility improvements.

We’re beyond thankful for the community members and sponsors who continue to step up and help us make a difference. Your support is truly above par!

Bellevue Community Foundation
Bellevue University
Catalyst Public Affairs
CharterWest Bank
CHI Health Midlands
Citizens State Bank
Farm Bureau - Joe Rickley Agency
FNBO
Five Points Bank
Gretna Insurance An INSight Partner
Hike Real Estate
Langley Animal Hospital
Lee & Associates Nebraska
Lutz
Northwest Bank
Schumacher Elevator Company
Security National Bank
Village Square (Frederick Brother Rentals)

05/12/2026

We’re honored to support projects that bring people together and celebrate the spirit of our communities. Thank you for the kind words and for leading this exciting mural project in downtown Springfield!

We’re so grateful to the Midland Community Foundation for their $2,500 grant supporting our goal to bring public art to Springfield.

Board member Shannon Sands was honored to accept the grant on behalf of our group. Thank you for helping us bring this project to life!

05/11/2026

MCF’s Annual Golf Tournament is one week away, and we’re incredibly thankful for the sponsors who help make this event a success! Today, we’re proud to recognize our Eagle Sponsors: Adams & Sullivan, Associated Fire Protection - Omaha, NE, Koley Jessen, and Nebraska Medicine.

This fundraiser not only supports our grants program, it also gives back to meaningful nonprofit projects throughout Cass and Sarpy counties. This year, part of the tournament proceeds will benefit the Cass & Sarpy County Fairs, helping fund upgrades and improvements to fairgrounds and facilities.

We truly appreciate the continued support from our community!

05/08/2026

Thank you to the Bellevue NE Food Pantry for inviting us to the groundbreaking of the pantry's future home! The former location of the Bellevue Public Library will become the new home of the Bellevue Food Pantry and it's exciting to see this building on track to once again serve the community. Last month we awarded them a grant to support updates to critical building infrastructure and we're glad we could be there to celebrate the kick-off of this amazing project. It was also great to see so many friends, like the Bellevue Community Foundation , also there to support the work of the pantry.

You can learn more about their "Future Home of the Pantry - Capital Project" here https://www.bellevuepantry.org/bellevue-food-pantry/capitalcampaign.html