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NebraskaLand Bank is celebrating their 25th anniversary in a unique way by launching the Project [Blank] initiative! The Bank has divided its employees into teams and has challenged them to fill in the blank with creative projects that will benefit their local communities. Through Project [Blank], NebraskaLand Bank hopes to not only support local organizations but also give its employees an opportunity to use their skills and ingenuity for good.

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Show your support for the North Platte Animal Shelter and help spruce up their doggy exercise area by buying breakfast! Pre-order your breakfast burritos before Friday March 17, 2023 by calling 308.464.0655! 100% of proceeds will directly benefit the furry friends at the shelter! Breakfast burritos are sausage, egg & cheese; they are $5.00 each or six for $25.00. Pick up is from 9:00am-noon on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at NebraskaLand Bank 1400 South Dewey.

Go on an adventure through the Fox Theater with professional paranormal investigation team “RIPA”. The fundraiser to benefit the North Platte Community Playhouse will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Tickets are available at the North Platte Community Playhouse.

On April 21st from 12:00pm to 4:00 pm, NebraskaLand Bank will be hosting a blood drive at our main location, 1400 S Dewey Street. The community is invited to give back and help save lives by donating blood. Every donation can make a difference in someone’s life.

Join the book-sharing movement with the newest Little Free Library in North Platte! A Little Free Library is being built to be located at The North Platte Area Children’s Museum at 314 N Jeffers St. in North Platte. A book donation drive is planned for the month of April; books can be dropped off at the North Platte Area Children’s Museum.

Virtual Lemon Challenge.

1. Take a video of yourself eating a lemon while trying to keep a straight face.
2. Post your video to your social platform using the hashtag #mainsqueezenp in the caption.
3. Nominate your main squeeze (a non-profit, school or organization) for a chance to win them a $250 prize.

The winning organization will be announced March 27, 2023. In order for your nomination to count, you must post to Instagram or Facebook. The post must be visible to public. Every nomination increases the organizations chance of winning.

• Let’s pay it forward! One of our Kearney teams is planning two times to pay it forward at a local coffee shop.
• Team Habitat is planning to roll up their sleeves and help build a home for a worthy family, by volunteering for a Habitat for Humanity build day. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. They believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities.
• BINGO! Our second NLB Kearney team is planning a bingo night for the current residents of Brookestone Gardens in Kearney. With bingo, prizes and pizza it will be a fun night for everyone!
• Team Hope will be delivering wish list items to the Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center. They will be donating items such as bottled water, toilet paper, paper towels, stationary, clothing, and food items on April 12th. Their goal is to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month and the services that the Bridge of Hope provides to the community. Follow the Bridge of Hope on Facebook to see their calendar of events and learn more about how you can help provide support to victims of child abuse.

The Project [Blank] teams look forward to making a positive impact on our local community through their initiatives! They hope that with everyone’s generous contributions they can help those in need while also celebrating NebraskaLand Bank’s 25th anniversary in a meaningful way!