Seniors Foundation of Lincoln/Lancaster County

05/29/2025

With your support, the Seniors Foundation of Lincoln/Lancaster County was able to make Katelyn’s dream come true! Without a lift in her van, Katelyn was limited on the places she could go and was dependent on others to provide her transportation. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, Katelyn is off to the races… or better yet, fishing with her beloved service dog. She is able to do her shopping and even enjoy an evening out at the local coffee shop.
Katelyn is so thankful for the support of the Seniors Foundation to get a wheelchair lift for her vehicle and her new found freedom that comes along with it. Your support helps us to grant these items to seniors in need. Thank you for considering a contribution on Give to Lincoln Day to support the Seniors Foundation. https://www.givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/seniors-foundation

05/29/2025

Today is the day! Please consider your support of the Seniors Foundation on Give to Lincoln day today. You support will make a profound difference in ensuring that seniors can age gracefully with dignity and independence. Your donation will provide essential services, social connections, and resources to help seniors thrive.

Give to Lincoln Day is a giving day event that encourages you to contribute to Lincoln and Lancaster County nonprofit organizations. Every donation makes a bigger impact on this day because nonprofits also get a proportional share of a $650,000 challenge match fund made possible by Lincoln Community Foundation and generous sponsors.

Together, we will build a community where seniors are cherished, respected, and empowered to live fulfilling lives. Please consider your support to the Seniors Foundation. https://www.givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/seniors-foundation

05/28/2025

Each day, seniors face unique challenges such as health issues, mobility limitations, social isolation, and financial constraints. By extending a helping hand, we enhance their quality of life and affirm their inherent worth and dignity.

Tomorrow is Give to Lincoln Day! We invite you to be a part of the support provided by the Seniors Foundation to improv ethe lives of older adults in our community. When you give to the Seniors Foundation we help people like Katelyn, live a more robust life. Because of the lift installed in her van, Katelyn n ow has the freedom to take her beloved service dog fishing or go to the local coffee show to listen to music. She has the freedom to just go places.

It is the simple things that can make all the difference in someone's world. Please join us in helping seniors live better lives. https://www.givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/seniors-foundation

05/23/2025

What an amazing event! The Keystone Awards Luncheon was held on Tuesday. Together we celebrated service to seniors in Lincoln and Lancaster County. We were joined by Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and the commitment Lincoln has made to being Age Friendly. Our Master of Ceremonies, Rod Fowler, kept our event fun and lively. Keynote Speaker Michele Manger renewed our passion for supporting older adults and what that commitment means to them. We also got to celebrate our award winners: Dennis Buckley, receiving the Keystone Award and the family of Kathleen "Kay" Green receiving the Remembers Award.

We would like to give our sincere thanks to our event sponsors and those that attended this important event. Together, we are raising funds to provide much needed support to older adults. We are SO close to our $40,000 goal! There is still time to donate to the 65 Society, which supports the Seniors Foundation to provide support to older adults in Lincoln and Lancaster County. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=53JU7VP3WRPGW

05/06/2025

The Seniors Foundation of Lincoln/Lancaster County is pleased to honor Dennis Buckley at the upcoming Keystone Luncheon on May 20th.

For nearly 30 years, Dennis Buckley has been a devoted storyteller and community advocate in Lincoln, Nebraska. A journalist by trade and a champion of the human spirit by nature, Dennis created a legacy of positive journalism that uplifted countless lives. As the founding editor of the Neighborhood Extra at the Lincoln Journal Star, he shined a light on local nonprofits, service clubs, neighborhood associations, and individuals who might otherwise go unnoticed—including seniors, children, people in recovery, and those facing adversity.

Dennis’s legacy is one of connection, compassion, and commitment to lifting others through storytelling—truly embodying the spirit of the Keystone Award. For more information or to register for the luncheon, please visit: https://www.seniorsfoundation.org/keystone-luncheon-2025/

04/29/2025

It is time to reserve your table for the Keystone Award Luncheon on May 20, 2025, at the Country Club of Lincoln. We will once again be hosted by Rod Fowler, Anchor at KLKN as our Master of Ceremonies. Our featured presenter this year is Michele Manger who will share fresh content and ideas through her Inspired Caring podcast and programs. For more information and to reserve your table, please visit: https://www.seniorsfoundation.org/keystone-luncheon-2025/

02/04/2025

Do you know someone who has made a lasting impact on the lives of older adults? The Seniors Foundation of Lincoln & Lancaster County is now accepting nominations for its Keystone Award, which honors an individual, couple, or group dedicated to improving the lives of seniors. This prestigious award recognizes those whose time, energy, effort, and resources have made a significant difference today and will provide a lasting benefit for years to come.
Past recipients of the Keystone Award, originally called the Community Service Award, include Helen Boosalis, Gil Savery, Lela Shanks, Jerry Joyce, Joe Hampton, Harland Johnson, Scott Young, R. David Wilcox, Dayle Williamson, Dorothy Applebee, Coleen Seng, Dave Rusk, Kristen Stohs, Mary Ann Stallings, and Lloyd Hinkley.
In addition, the Seniors Foundation is seeking nominations for the Seniors Foundation Remembers Award, which honors an individual who has left a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults in Lincoln.
Nomination deadline is February 28th at 5 pm. Nomination forms are available online at www.SeniorsFoundation.org

11/27/2024

Looking for information on the new Nebraska Caregiver Tax Credit? Please join Jina Ragland, AARP Nebraska Associate State Director of Advocacy and Outreach for a zoom presentation on January 8th from noon - 1 pm CST. There is no cost to attend, but attendees must register using the link below.

05/25/2024

Wonderful things happening at Aging Partners and other senior centers this next week!

Aging Partners invites older adults and the public to a variety of activities and classes in Lincoln and Lancaster County from May 27 through June 2.

05/24/2024

The Keystone Award honors a person, couple or group who has provided a lasting legacy that enhances the quality of life of older adults in our community. The selection committee looks for an honoree who has not only made a significant impact on the lives of seniors today, but also spent time, energy, effort and/or resources to provide a lasting benefit for years to come.

Lloyd Hinkley has made a profound impact on seniors in the Lincoln community for decades, giving of his time, service and money to causes important to him. Lloyd, who is in his 90s, has made it his personal mission to improve the lives of others by volunteering for numerous organizations and serving on several boards in Lincoln and Lancaster County. Lloyd also served in the U.S. Marines Corps from 1952-1953 during the Korean War.

In 1961 Lloyd Hinkley was elected to the Lincoln City Council and served two terms under four mayors. From there, he served for ten years on the Lincoln Housing Authority Board, seven years on the Nebraska Real Estate Commission, three years on the Lincoln Hospital Association Board, five years on the Real Estate Appraisal Board, and a stint on the Lincoln/Lancaster County master Plan Review Committee.

In 1996, Lloyd was appointed to the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Hospital Alternatives and the City’s Congestion Management Task Force. From 1998-2007, Lloyd served seniors by co-found and co-owning Legacy Terrace, a family owned and operated retirement community in Northeast Lincoln. Lloyd also served for 26 years combined on Lincoln General Hospital and Bryan Foundation Boards. Most recently, he was involved in two organization’s boards that remain near and dear to his heart: the Seniors Foundation and The Bridge Behavioral Health, which connects people suffering from addiction and related mental health issues with support resources and treatment.

Lloyd, who has had over 57 years of experience in real estate, has such an appreciation for the Seniors Foundation. He served as the foundation’s president for 1995-1997 and later as a board member. He lent his real estate experience during the leasing and development of Victory Park Campus, which now provides medical care and housing for veterans. With his servant heart, leadership and generosity, Lloyd Hinkley served the Senior Foundation for more than 10 years.

Hinkley's commitment to serving his community, particularly its seniors, is truly commendable. His legacy of service will continue to have a lasting impact on the Lincoln community for years to come. He is a true example of someone who has dedicated his life to making a difference in the lives of others.

05/24/2024

The Seniors Foundation created the Seniors Foundation Remembers Award to recognize the lasting contributions by individuals who have recently passed away. This award honors the lives of those who had an impact on seniors in the community and who helped make Lincoln a city that values its seniors.

Ben Kroeze is the second recipient of the Seniors Foundation Remembers Award. Accepting the award for Ben is Cathy and Jude Kroeze. Ben was patient and had a kind heart, which led him to a decades-long career in social work. Ben received his bachelor’s in psychology and philosophy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1996 and began his career in social work. He cared for developmentally disabled adults through Region V Systems for eight years, and he spent over 18 years at the NE Department of Health Human Services, first as a Child and Family Services Specialist investigating abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults, and for the last eight years as a supervisor for Adult Protective Services.

Ben never turned down an opportunity to speak publicly and advocate for seniors despite the fact that this was not formally part of his duties as APS Supervisor. He quite simply cared very deeply about elder justice and so he felt a sense of duty to raise public awareness on this important issue. Ben’s leadership and advocacy, for the rights and wellbeing of seniors and vulnerable adults, will be greatly missed in Lincoln and across Nebraska.

05/24/2024

The Seniors Foundation created the Seniors Foundation Remembers Award to recognize the lasting contributions by individuals who have recently passed away. This award honors the lives of those who had an impact on seniors in the community and who helped make Lincoln a city that values its seniors.

Candice “Candy” Herzog is this year’s first recipient of the Seniors Foundation Remembers Award. Accepting the award for Candice is Oat Whitney and Sarah Bando. Born in Blair, Candy’s family moved to Nebraska City when she was young. Candy worked for American National Bank, Tabitha, and Morton Place Assisted Living, before moving to Lincoln in 2007 where she became the Administrator of The Lexington Assisted Living, until her death in 2023. Candy impacted hundreds of people during her dedicated career with inclusion, grace and kindness.