Become A Spirit Lifter Today!
With a gift of $15, $35, $42, $84, or more each month, we can help break the cycle of addiction in families and keep Don Marquard’s spirit alive! Please become a Spirit Lifter today. Thank you!
Your gift of $15 provides each Kids Power! youth participant a “Choose to BEE Drug Free” T-shirt and a copy of the book titled, “Kids Power Too!”, a daily reader encouraging healthy life choices for children who are affected by a loved one’s addiction. This book is given to each youth participant as they complete the program. Please, help break the cycle of addiction!
Your gift of $35 provides healthy snacks for weekly sessions of youth prevention education in CATCH Kids Club, Discovery Kids, and Kids Power! These programs provide critical education about drug prevention, mental health wellness, and healthy nutrition and are held weekly for seven and eight weeks throughout the year.
Help break the cycle of addiction! Your gift of $42 provides life-changing prevention education to elementary-age youth who are affected by a loved one’s addiction. Your gift supports one child’s participation in Kids Power and year-long participation in Kids Power 2, two important prevention education programs that engage and empower children living with addiction to learn life skills that will help them grow up strong and healthy.
Your gift of $84 or more provides the opportunity for CNCAA to expand services to meet the ever changing needs of Hamilton, Hall, Howard, and Merrick counties to end the stigma around addiction, to serve the recovery population, and provide resources to families and individuals struggling with addiction.
Help Us Reach A $2,500 Monthly Goal!
Why We Give… and hope you do too!
Why we give: “Giving to CNCAA is an easy choice for us because of the “Gift of Life” they have given our family and many other families in and around our community. Our family has been affected by the diseases of Alcoholism and Addiction. When we say that CNCAA gave us the “Gift of Life”, we are referring to the many services they have provided for us over the years. Services such as counseling, education, resources, educational programs including the Intervention program and Kids Power, which our grandkids attended. Connie Holmes and her staff showed us so much compassion, understanding and love. All of these helped us to get our lives back, the lives alcoholism and addiction were slowing stealing from us. We know how much of a difference they have made in not only our lives, but many others. Giving back through a donation is just one small way we can help them. We are dedicated to giving back to CNCAA and we hope you will too.”
Why we give: “We have been supporters of the CNCAA since 2016 after addiction affected our own family. The mission and work CNCAA does of educating our community about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco is vital. CNCAA has helped a countless number of individuals achieve freedom and sobriety from such addictions. Because of this, Barb and I have a personal connection to CNCAA and it’s mission. We will continue to support this most valuable organization to the Grand Island community.”
Why we give: “We are proud supporters of CNCAA and our gifts are always given in memory of our parents, Donna and Bob Pierce. In 1986 Mom joined the staff as a prevention specialist after retiring from teaching, and she dedicated the last 25 years of her life educating others about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Dad began volunteering at the same time, taking on small construction projects such as building bookcases and doing other odds and ends. It is because of their involvement and love for the agency and its mission that we both feel a special bond with CNCAA and are happy to offer our ongoing support.”
Why we give: “CNCAA has been an outstanding resource in my life for over 25 years; in a variety of different capacities. My first introduction to CNCAA was a class I had taken there to receive education about alcohol abuse after receiving a Minor in Possession charge. After beginning my own personal recovery journey I would come into the lending library and find recovery materials for myself, as well as medallions and cards for friends celebrating sobriety anniversaries. As I went to college to be a Drug and Alcohol Counselor, I continued utilizing the library to assist me with my coursework. My first position as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor was with the Friendship House. Our founder, Esca Milne, was the first Board President of CNCAA. For many years I have attended CNCAA’s excellent Annual Workshop events to receive quality training from experts across the United States and receive Continuing Education Units for my license. I have also been blessed with an opportunity to become a part of their Board of Directors, including an officer position; which has allowed me to grow personally and professionally, and build some excellent networking amongst our community. I have since rejoined the Board after a brief pause, and am enthusiastic about watching them continue to evolve to meet the needs of those they serve. It is important to Marcie and me to help others affected by alcoholism and addiction while supporting CNCAA.”
Our Promise To You
As a SPIRIT LIFTER, we know that you have a strong vision and commitment to supporting individuals, youth, and families affected by addiction so we offer a variety of ways to stay connected with the work and impact that your donations are helping to achieve. Our website offers regularly-updated information about CNCAA’s programs. You’ll receive regular email communications from us highlighting news and information, including notification when our Annual Report is available online. And of course, you’re welcome to join us on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected and engaged via social media.
Why Give Monthly
Together, we can end the stigma toward addiction and continue to empower individuals, families, and youth on the path toward recovery.
Your monthly donation allows us to take a planned, long-term approach. As a Spirit Lifter, you work side-by-side with us, upholding the vision of our founder, Don Marquard.
Monthly giving means low administration costs, which means that more of your money goes to where it’s needed most: youth prevention, community education,* intervention, and ongoing support.
*In 2019, 937 youth ages 0-18 and 2,091 adults ages 19 and older were served through CNCAA’s educational programs.
Your Donation Beyond…
Your monthly gift provides youth the skills and confidence to make healthy choices, and say no to drugs, alcohol, negative peer pressure, and bullying.
- Youth are connected to at least one caring adult.
- Youth experience an increased number of Developmental Assets.
“My child seems more understanding to the idea that her addicted parent is ill and it’s not her fault ““My child is talking more about ways to say no to drugs/alcohol; also talking to dad about his drinking and encouraging him to stop.”
Your monthly gift builds community awareness to shift social norms, provides professional development, a safe place to openly discuss addiction, recovery, and community responsibility and resources.
- Individuals identify and have increased positive replacement behaviors.
- Individuals and family members report improvement in their assertiveness and/or communication skills.
“… the CNCAA staff have been kind, knowledgeable, and had a sincere desire to help in any way they could. In my experience here I learned more than I ever expected, and left feeling much better than I did when I came.”
Your monthly gift empowers families with the tools to share concerns about a loved one’s addiction and provide them with the help they need to move toward recovery.
- Nearly 100% of parents or other caregivers indicate that they are better prepared to talk to their child(ren) about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs after having their child(ren) participate in Kids Power! or Discovery Kids programming.
- 75% of individuals will enter a program of recovery.
“CNCAA staff had visited while I was in treatment at St. Francis ADTC. Thank you for supporting my recovery!”
Your monthly gift creates long-term sustainable change and assists in breaking the cycle of generational addiction.
- Youth demonstrate improved coping and life management skills.
- Youth learn coping and life skills that will empower them to break the cycle of addiction.
“I feel passionate about spreading any type of help for families going through the devastation of addiction. More importantly, showing families that there is hope and solutions to live a beautiful, fun, and peace-filled life.”
Funding & Expenditures
FUNDING SOURCES
EXPENDITURES
COMMITTED TO OPENNESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Our financials are independently audited, while our volunteer Board of Directors sets and exceeds high standards in governance. You can count on the highest standards when it comes to use and stewardship of your generous donations.
Your contribution will be used to support our organization’s day-to-day operations and expenses. Some examples include but are not limited to purchasing meals and snacks for youth programs, printing program material, supplementing the lending library, implementing community events, and general upkeep. Thank you for your trust and confidence that your monthly donation will be fully used to support the ongoing needs to continue CNCAA’s mission and our founder’s vision. *In 2019, 937 youth ages 0-18 and 2,091 adults ages 19 and older were served through CNCAA’s educational programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
The CARES Act—the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Enhanced Charitable Giving Incentives
- Temporary Universal Charitable Deduction—Taxpayers who do not itemize their deductions can take a one-time deduction of up to $300 for gifts made to charitable organizations. The provision is intended only for the year 2020; however, in the text of the bill, it states taxable years “beginning in 2020 …” and does not include a sunset date, thus it conceivably could extend beyond 2020. The deduction is ONLY for gifts of cash made in calendar year 2020 and does not cover other types of gifts or contributions made to donor-advised funds or private foundations.
- Suspends the 60 percent adjusted gross income limitation for individuals’ charitable contributions for the year 2020. In a typical year, individuals can only take a charitable deduction of up to 60 percent of their adjusted gross income, no matter how much they give. For 2020, there is no limit, making cash contributions fully deductible.
- Increases the cap on how much corporations may deduct for charitable gifts from 10 percent of taxable income to 25 percent. In addition, the limitation on deductions for food donations by corporations increases from 15 percent to 25 percent in 2020.
**This is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Please seek financial assistance from your tax accountant.
Source: https://afpglobal.org/news/cares-act-charitable-giving-incentives
Planned Giving
Grow your gift by creating a legacy through CNCAA. Please talk with your attorney about designating a gift in your will to the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions, Inc.’s Foundation. Your gift will continue to grow through our Foundation’s endowment fund. CNCAA’s Foundation Tax Identification Number is 47-0738750.
Heartland United Way
When you give through Heartland United Way’s annual campaign, you are supporting CNCAA. We are a proud partner agency! When you make your pledge, you have the ability to designate a percentage of your gift to as many partner agencies that are near and dear to your heart, including CNCAA! Click here for the HUW Pledge Form.
For assistance in making your gift, please call Connie Holmes, Executive Director of CNCAA.
When You Shop Online
CNCAA believes in supporting local small businesses, but we understand there is sometimes a need to shop online. When that need arises please consider adding a gift to CNCAA. We are currently registered:
When visiting these websites, make sure to search for our legal name, Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addictions, Inc.
Supporting Our Needs
A great, low-cost way to support our youth programs is to donate goods! When you give in this way, our grant dollars stretch even more! Please consider adding CNCAA to your list of non-profits you support through your local church, school, group, or business.
Our Current Needs:
- paper goods (plates, napkins, paper towels, toilet paper)
- sanitize wipes
- cases of water
- new, never been used, board games
- bulk prepackaged, store bought snacks
- gift cards to McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Little Caesars, and Subway
- gift cards to local grocery and big box stores
Mission Moments
The first time I attended Tree of Hope, I was living at Hope Harbor two years ago. Representatives of CNCAA had visited while I was in treatment at St. Francis ADTC. What wonderful gifts and literature I have purchased from the store. I plan to utilize the tobacco free program in the future. Thank you for supporting my recovery!
My son has a better judgement when selecting foods and choosing foods lower in fat. The whole family has learned a lot too!
I think the program is wonderful and my child loves to go to CATCH Kids Club!
My child now has an increased knowledge and awareness, especially after reading and going over the homework and other paper brought home from the program.
Kids Power really helped my children cope with a life changing effect of alcoholism. It gave them the tools and confidence to get through.
He’s more focused, well mannered, and he has better self-esteem.
Being a part of an organization that cares so much about the community is a place I want to be. Until we, as community members, come together as a force to educate those needing assistance, we struggle. CNCAA has mission to be that force.
I liked the program. You shared an important message to our kids, such as how to prevent problems with alcohol and drugs. Thank you!
CNCAA helped me in the very beginning of my recovery process with their wonderful lending library.
I feel passionate about spreading any type of help for families going through the devastation of addiction. More importantly, showing families that there is hope and solutions to live a beautiful, fun, and peace-filled life.
Kids Power 2 helps me to be drug free and helps me with my mom’s problem.
Thank you! Kids Power gave us HOPE!
This organization has a staff of people genuinely committed to helping their community! Every time I’ve called or visited, the people there have been kind, knowledgeable, and had a sincere desire to help in any way they could. In my experience here I learned more than I ever expected, and left feeling much better than I did when I came.
My son runs, walks, and jumps on the trampoline more often. We also go for walks to the park more often as a family.
I like getting together to see friends at Kids Power 2 that I don’t usually get to see. I am concerned for my friends. Kids Power 2 is fun and so is getting to go to Timberlake.
The program is a different approach to teach a child about important issues. These issues can be really hard to talk about.
Since Discovery Kids, she has shown a lot more responsibility and is trying to be more of a leader.
I always visited to get medallions, cards, or books. Staff was always friendly and helpful. The Council was very important to my daughter and that is what made me want to get involved. I had not realized all the kids programs offered, but that is the main reason I want to stay involved. Prevention is key. Thank you Connie and staff for all you do!
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