Nonprofit Spotlight
Altrusa International of Bellevue Accepting Grant Applications
Altrusa International Club of Bellevue is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations serving the Bellevue community. The grants will be awarded to local organizations whose focus is on promoting literacy, supporting educational experiences, or providing services that strengthen Bellevue families. Funds awarded will range from $250-$1,000. Applications are due May 8, 2026 and will be awarded no later than May…
Sarpy County Museum Kicks Off the Season with Giving Tree and Holiday Open House
The Sarpy County Museum is celebrating the holiday season with two community-focused events aimed at spreading cheer and giving back. Beginning November 12 through December 14, the museum will host a Giving Tree in partnership with the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and Boyd Jones Construction. The tree, built entirely of donated canned goods, will benefit…
Bringing Everyone to the Table: $7.2M Project to Expand Bellevue Food Pantry Services
The Bellevue Food Pantry officially launched its Bringing Everyone to the Table capital campaign at a kickoff event attended by approximately 150 local leaders, business owners, volunteers, and supporters. The event featured a Presentation of Colors by Bellevue East Air Force JROTC, the National Anthem sung by Shamus Connor, the debut of the campaign video, and remarks…
Bellevue–Papillion Rotary Club Celebrates 50 th Anniversary
BELLEVUE, Nebraska – On Friday, June 20th, the Bellevue–Papillion Rotary Club celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the Bellevue Berry Farm with over 70 attendees from the club and community. Rotary International is a service organization that boasts over 1.4 million members globally with more than 46,000 chapters in 200 countries. The Bellevue–Papillion club was initially…
Altrusa International of Bellevue Accepting Grant Applications
Altrusa International Club of Bellevue is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations serving the Bellevue community. The $500.00 grant will be awarded to a local organization whose focus is on promoting literacy or providing services that strengthen Bellevue families. Applications are due May 23, 2025 and will be awarded no later than June 1, 2025. The grant application…
Light House Cafe Serves Up Heavenly Waffles with Unique Model
The newest arrival to Bellevue’s ever-evolving food scene is The Light House Cafe, located in the recently named Frontier District of Olde Towne. Their gradually expanding menu offers a hearty selection of coffee, breakfast staples such as biscuits and gravy and omelets, “Heavenly Waffles”, and healthy yogurt and granola parfaits. They had a soft opening…
“Wouldn’t it be awesome if we planted a new forest in Nebraska?”
Wouldn’t it be awesome if we planted a new forest in Nebraska? This question, asked in the middle of a conversation between landscapers, was the beginning of what would become a new nonprofit group: the American Reforestation Initiative. One of those landscapers was Bellevue native Alan Weiss. Weiss owns Papio Valley Nursery, located east of 48th Street…