Our home state is experiencing some of the largest and most destructive fires in its history. Communities across central and western Nebraska are facing devastating loss – and many folks have asked how to help. We wanted to share a few of the many funds set up offering critical support from emergency shelter and meals to rebuilding efforts and aid for affected agricultural producers.

March is Women’s History Month, which is a fitting time to reflect on the many ways women shape our communities. At Lincoln Community Foundation (LCF), we have the privilege of working with women across generations who are thoughtfully deciding how to use their time, talents and resources to make a difference in the lives of others.

When you reach a certain age, the federal government requires you to withdraw or distribute a portion of your IRA investment and consequently pay taxes on the amount withdrawn. By using a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to support a qualified charity, those funds are transferred directly to that charitable organization, tax-free.