$48,000 Awarded to Volunteer Fire Departments

NebraskaLand Bank, North Platte, and FHLBank Topeka awarded a total of $48,000 to area Volunteer Fire Departments. NebraskaLand Bank received a matching grant to support their efforts through FHLBank Topeka’s Community Assistance Recovery Effort (CARE) Program.

The Volunteer Fire Departments receiving funds are:
Brady Volunteer Fire Department

Hershey Volunteer Fire Department

Maxwell Volunteer Fire Department

North Platte Volunteer Fire Department

Sutherland Volunteer Fire Department

Wallace Volunteer Fire Department

Each department received $8,000 for supplies and equipment.

“At NebraskaLand Bank one of our core values is community, and we are honored to support and express our deep gratitude to our six Lincoln County Volunteer Fire Departments.” Senator Mike Jacobson, President & CEO of NebraskaLand Bank said “Each firefighter represents the very best of public service–selfless, dependable, and steadfast in times of need. During recent critical moments, and in every emergency, they are among the first to step forward, demonstrating courage and a remarkable generosity of spirit.

It is our privilege to present each department with this $8,000 contribution in recognition of the vital role they play in protecting our communities, our livelihoods, and our families.”

As a member of FHLBank Topeka, NebraskaLand Bank has access to products and services to help their community thrive. The CARE Program was created in 2025 to help FHLBank member financial institutions support their communities after a FEMA-declared disaster. The program matches $3 for every $1 an FHLBank member contributes to disaster relief efforts.

“Community financial institutions are at the forefront of supporting their communities through difficult times. We designed the CARE Program to amplify the contributions our members are making when a natural disaster occurs,” said Jeff Kuzbel, President and CEO of FHLBank Topeka.

About NebraskaLand Bank:
At NebraskaLand Bank, “community” means we are better together and part of something bigger. We take pride in doing our part to build a place we’re proud to call home. Since our founding, we have focused on serving the community with high-quality, personalized banking solutions at a competitive price. We are more than just a financial institution; we are a dedicated partner committed to delivering exceptional customer service while actively investing in the communities we serve.

About FHLBank Topeka:
FHLBank Topeka is one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks that accesses the capital markets to provide liquidity and funding for its members. With nearly $80 billion in assets and more than $4 billion in capital, FHLBank Topeka is a strong, reliable source of liquidity for its 647 member financial institutions in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma.