We tried something new for our latest annual report. We created a calendar to illustrate month-by-month the accomplishments you helped us achieve in the last year. From starting new businesses to to stewarding our land and water, to transforming the food our children eat, your donations and your actions helped lift the future of the Center and the people we serve.
Take a few examples.
Last fall we opened two new public art projects in small Northeast Nebraska towns. Each project drove deep community engagement and demonstrated that small towns can be interesting places.
Recently we learned of two capital gifts totaling $750,000 that will jump-start our New American Loan Fund. We will create loan products to help new Americans build a credit history and become full participants in the economy.
In Washington, you helped stop cuts to conservation programs, and put the issue of crop insurance reform on the agenda. Closer to home, you won a fight between giant meatpackers and family farmers over who will own our livestock.
And, finally, we are attracting a new generation of supporters to carry on the traditions many of you helped build. These and more make up the accomplishments you helped us achieve.
Thanks for all you do.
