Lt. Governor Helps Reveal Grant

by Bethany Larson

This morning a press conference at Central Church was held to reveal and inform the public of the $1,703,598 grant awarded to City Impact of Lincoln and Hope Center for Kids of Omaha. The grant, from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation out of Battle Creek, Michigan, will fund strength-based programs and developments of these two programs to empower urban youth and families for three years.

Executive Director Brad Bryan presented and described the grant, as well as the goals for engaging and strengthening Lincoln and Omaha youth. Another honored guest was present to give his support of the grant and the effects it will have in both Lincoln and Omaha youth. Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy pictured with City Impact’s Executive Director Brad Bryan above helped reveal check made out to City Impact and Hope Center for Kids.

Sheehy stated, “…we must define children with what they have and not what they don’t have,” referring to the strengths-based programs being used to help students identify their strengths and build on them to impact their communities.

For more information on the grant or programs visit City Impact’s website www.cityimpact.org. To learn more about Hope Center for Kids in Omaha visit www.hopecenterforkids.org. Also to receive further information on the W.K Kellogg’s Foundation visit their website at www.wkkf.org.

Tune into 10/11 News at 6 or 10 tonight for coverage on the press conference!