Coleridge Area Fund

04/10/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞
In 2025, the community of Coleridge realized a years-long dream with the dedication of a new playground, one designed for people of all abilities.

The vibrant, multi-colored equipment now serves as a reminder of the power of collaboration, particularly for Coleridge Area Fund Advisory Chair Annette Sudbeck. When multiple organizations and leaders are aligned, motivated, and supported, accomplishments start adding up.

Continue reading at https://nebcommfound.giftlegacy.com/?pageID=3&storyNum=39&RID=11364&SLID=3249

03/27/2026

If you love the community you call home, you can help shape its future. By leaving 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 to your community, you invest in local opportunities, strengthen the places your family calls home, and build a legacy that lasts.

A small portion of what you’ve built can make a life‑changing difference—fueling economic development, supporting the next generation, and keeping rural Nebraska thriving.

𝐈𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 𝐈𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟓%.
Learn more: www.fivetothrivene.org

03/20/2026

Coleridge Area Fund is featured on Growing Small Town Nebraska
You can listen to this podcast on:
https://www.growingsmalltownne.com/
https://open.spotify.com/show/5B8wXspcq4OyHTFreDo75Q
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-growing-small-town-nebrask-118333154/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-small-town-nebraska-podcast/id1651677012

03/15/2026

The Spring Edition of the Coleridge Communication.

This publication is funded by the Coleridge Area Fund an affiliate of
the Nebraska Community Foundation. The Digital Media class at Laurel Concord Coleridge Middle School under the direction of teacher Shasta Hans designs the newsletter. Thank you to the 7th Grade Digital Media Class and Shasta Hans for designing this year's newsletters.

Thursday, April 23 is the Middle School Spring Clean-Up in Coleridge. Thank you to the Middle School students and teachers for their hard work around town.

03/03/2026

Learn more about what the Hometown Intern program is

This is "You Belong Here! (Banquet Version)" by Nebraska Community Foundation on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

02/24/2026

The Coleridge Area Fund is excited to host their first Hometown Intern this summer! A Hometown Intern must be at least one year removed from high school and eager to serve their community and engage with other Hometown Interns across the state for approximately 15 hours per week! This is a paid internship with wages paid for in part by the Colerdigr Area Fund and in part from a grant from the Nebraska Community Foundation!
Interested interns should contact Stef Brummels ASAP for additional details.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day, NCF network!
To celebrate this weekend's holiday, we want to hear from YOU!
What do you ❤ about your hometown? Let us know in the comments.

01/27/2026

The deadline for the next issue of the Coleridge Connection is nearing. Please get any community information (pancake feeds, community coffees, ect) for March, April & May to Betty Jo Leapley or Carol Milander by Feb 15, 2026.

12/12/2025

The Coleridge Area Fund (CAF) invites all area youth (ages 7 and up) to a Pizza night with us and our friends from the Nebraska Community Foundation.

Monday, December 22 beginning at 5:30pm at the Community Building.

Bring your ideas of what you want to see happen in Coleridge.

12/12/2025

The Winter Edition of the Coleridge Connection!

The next edition will be published in the spring. To have information included in the next edition contact Carol Milander or Betty Jo Leapley by Feb 16.