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The feeling of belonging extends well beyond
the walls of our banks. It
spreads out into the community that has given us so much. We are proud
of the many employees who generously donate so much of their time in
support of charitable, civic, and professional organizations.
10/15/2009 — Learn To Dream Scholarship a Success
Over 640 students are benefitting from the Learn To Dream Scholarship, provided by Union Bank & Trust and Nelnet.
9/1/2009 — We Live United!
Union Bank's 2009 United Way Campaign was a tremendous success. Thanks to the generosity of our employees, the Dollar-A-Dog hot dog eating contest, a prize raffle and a corporate gift, Union Bank & Trust donated over $225,000 to the United Way and Community Health Charities of Nebraska.
7/30/2009 — The Fight Against Cancer
Union Bank & Trust's Relay for Life team raised over $11,000 to support cancer research through the American Cancer Society. More than twenty employees were on hand to walk, including those who camped out all night.
6/28/2009 — Barrels Full of Food
This year's Food Drive in support of the Food Bank of Lincoln was our most successful yet. Over 400 Lincoln employees teamed up to donate nearly 8,000 items - 5,600 pounds of food - and nearly $4,000 to this great cause.
5/16/2009 — It's All About Heart
111 Union Bank & Trust employees, family and friends came together in support of the American Heart Association's Heart Walk at Lincoln East High School. Union Bank & Trust employees raised over $12,000 to help the fight against heart disease.
4/1/2009 — Rolling In Donations for Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Over 150 Union Bank & Trust employees raised money as part of the Bowl-A-Thon to benefit Heartland Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Along with friends and family, employees raised over $15,000 and filled all 32 lanes of the bowling alley!
3/30/2009 — $25,000 Granted Through Community Choice Challenge
We received a great amount of support from the community. Over 20,000 votes were cast for 34 Lincoln-area non-profit organizations. The top five vote-getters were each awarded $5,000 by Union Bank & Trust.
3/3/2009 — Tremendous support for Volunteer Partners
89 Union Bank & Trust employees pledged an amazing 2,620 hours of volunteerism and over $1,200 as part of this year's Volunteer-a-Thon. Through Volunteer Partners, employees can choose from nearly 200 agencies and organizations that need their help.
Our board of directors has established an annual share of earnings for
contributions back into the community in the areas of education, the
arts, and community betterment. In the past five years, the bank and
its holding company have contributed over five million dollars back
into the community to these, and many other groups and organizations:
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Alzheimer’s Association
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
American Red Cross
Arbor Day Foundation
Arthritis Foundation
Big Brothers/Big Sisters (Heartland)
Bright Lights
Bryan/LGH West
Bryan School of Nursing
Capital Humane Society
Cedars Youth Services
Children’s Museum
Christian Heritage Home
Community Blood Bank
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
David City Swimming Pool
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Folsom Children’s Zoo
Fonner Events Center
Food Bank of Lincoln
Friendship Home
Girl Scouts of America
Habitat for Humanity
Hispanic Center
Junior Achievement
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
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Lied Center for Performing Arts
Lighthouse
Lincoln Community Playhouse
Lincoln Medical Education Foundation
Lincoln Paint-a-Thon
Lincoln Public Schools
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
Make-A-Wish Foundation
March of Dimes
Matt Talbot Kitchen
McCook Economic Development
Midget Football
Nebraska Trails Foundation
Nebraska Stroke Foundation
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Optimist Sports Complex
People’s City Mission
Rape/Spouse Abuse Crisis Center
Star City Parade
Southeast Community College
Tabitha Meals on Wheels
TeamMates
Union College
United Way
Union Plaza
University of Nebraska Foundation
Volunteer Partners
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