Bennington Community Foundation

08/28/2026

Know a deserving volunteer in the Bennington community? Nominate them for our 2026 award that will be given out at our Blue Jeans and Blazers event on Friday, November 20th! Deadline is October 12.

Each fall, we solicit nominations for three awards highlighting those who exhibit generosity in the Bennington Community.

12/02/2025

11/21/2025

‼️TONIGHT‼️Blue Jeans and Blazers 6PM @ The Barn at the Ackerhurst Dairy Farm

Silent Auction is LIVE now. https://qtego.us/qlink/benningtoncf

Thank you for supporting your Bennington Community!

Bennington Community Foundation

11/16/2025

📣 Friday is Blue Jeans and Blazers! A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors!
A few tickets are still available. If you don't have plans Friday night, grab your friends and plan to be there! Drinks, food and live music from Interstate Daydream, just down the street from where you live at The Barn at Ackerhurst Dairy Farm.

🎟️ Buy tickets here: https://qtego.us/l/benningtoncf/tickets

10/22/2025

🚨 Blue Jeans and Blazers is 1️⃣ month away and we can't wait! 🚨

Grab your friends and get your tickets now! 👉👉 https://qtego.us/l/benningtoncf/tickets

09/29/2025

Know a deserving volunteer in the Bennington community? Nominate them for our 2025 award that will be given out at our Blue Jeans and Blazers event on Friday, November 21st! Hurry, deadline is October 15.

Each fall, we solicit nominations for three awards highlighting those who exhibit generosity in the Bennington Community.

08/23/2025

Congratulations to Blake Thompson, our 2024 Volunteer of the Year!
He founded the Bennington Community Theatre, turning a passion into a community reality. Blake's dedication to volunteerism is truly inspiring!

Know a deserving volunteer? Nominate them for our 2025 award that will be given out at our Blue Jeans and Blazers event on Friday, November 21st!https://www.benningtonfoundation.com/awards

07/16/2025

🚨 BIG NEWS for Community Health & Safety! 🚨

The Bennington Community Foundation is proud to announce a $5,000 donation to help bring PulsePoint Respond to Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington Counties — including Bennington.

💓 Why it matters:
Every second counts when someone suffers sudden cardiac arrest. PulsePoint Respond is a powerful app that connects CPR-trained bystanders to nearby emergencies in real time, giving victims a fighting chance before EMS arrives.

🧠 Here's how it works:
When 911 dispatches a cardiac arrest call in a public location, PulsePoint alerts app users nearby who can start CPR or locate and use a nearby AED (Automated External Defibrillator) — potentially saving lives before professional help arrives.

🎯 Our shared goal:
“To improve the outcomes of patients suffering from sudden cardiac arrest in our communities.”
PulsePoint is a critical part of that mission — helping to improve survival rates through rapid, crowd-sourced response.

📍With this donation, we are supporting PulsePoint’s launch and sustainability across the metro area, ensuring broader access and faster help.

❤️ Together, we're building a stronger, safer community. Learn more about PulsePoint at pulsepoint.org

12/21/2024

Hard to believe it’s already been a month since Blue Jeans and Blazers! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who attended and supported this amazing event. Together, we raised nearly $50,000 to fund important projects right here in the Bennington community. ❤️ Your generosity and enthusiasm make all the difference—thank you for making it such a success! 🙌