Boys Town Central Nebraska

04/23/2025

Go Big GIVE and are almost here! Your support can transform the lives of foster children in our community. Learn how you can help Boys Town make a difference:

! For 24 hours, everyone who loves our community can support their favorite local causes by donating to one or more of our local nonprofit organizations. Go Big & GIVE Thursday, May 1st!

03/31/2025

Join us at the 10th Annual For the Love of Children Banquet & Celebration to honor those who work on behalf of children and youth every day! Hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Nebraska, this is an event we love helping with and hope to see you there.

Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-for-the-love-of-children-banquet-celebration-tickets-1274552965229

10/31/2024

! 🎃 Father Flanagan grew up celebrating Halloween. When he founded Boys Town, he included the holiday as one of the Home’s annual celebrations. Days before , the boys would gather old clothes and hats and, with help from the nuns, make costumes. In school, art projects included making paper displays of pumpkins and witches to decorate classrooms. On Halloween, the boys gathered for a large costume party that included bobbing for apples and eating hot dogs and candy. They also went trick-or-treating around the Village and surrounding farms. Weather permitting, a large bonfire was lit so everyone could roast marshmallows and make s’mores. These simple traditions provided cherished memories for many of the boys.

10/20/2024

Who is ready for ? Over the past 100-plus years, Boys Town has witnessed countless historic moments that tell the tale of one man's vision and how it changed the way America cares for its children. We are back to share stories from the past, live videos, quizzes and prizes! RSVP to join the fun: https://www.boystown.org/history-week

10/18/2024

We are excited to bring you ! Starting Monday, Oct. 21, we’ll take you on a trip through the past that you won't want to miss. Sign up to get email notifications of all things historic, including live interviews, quizzes and more! https://bit.ly/4dFETfk

10/17/2024

standing against all forms of discrimination. Father Flanagan once said, “It costs so little to teach a child to love, and too much to teach him to hate." Boys Town was the target of condemnation and threats for daring to welcome children of every color and faith. Despite the prevailing social pressures and attitudes of the era, Father Flanagan never bowed to bigotry.

10/14/2024

Next week is ! We are so excited to share daily lives, quizzes, giveaways and MORE. We'll be live each day with an array of special guests to highlight our history and current happenings on campus. RSVP: https://www.boystown.org/history-week

10/10/2024

Boys Town has more than 100 years of experience helping and healing children and families. We are using this experience to support those fighting the invisible battle of staying mentally healthy daily. With the rising number of diagnoses in children, Boys Town services are needed now more than ever.
Find help here: https://bit.ly/3PFhDE7

10/08/2024

Today is the day! 🎉 Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story premiers in select theaters. We are so elated to have the inspiring story of our founder hit the big screen across the United States and can’t wait to hear what you all think! Special thanks to to the Father Edward J. Flanagan, Spirit Juice Studios, Jonathan Roumie and Carmel Communications for all your work to create this incredible film. Find remaining tickets and showtimes for today here: https://bit.ly/47a8EDm

10/05/2024

Since 1917, Boys Town has welcomed every child regardless of race, religion or creed. Father Flanagan was steadfast in rejecting all forms of discrimination. embracing every child who needs hope, a helping hand and a home.

10/01/2024

There’s still tickets available in select theaters for the premiering on October 8 for one night only! Produced by Spirit Juice Studios
and the Father Edward J. Flanagan League, Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story, narrated by Jonathan Roumie, shares the story of our inspiring founder. Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/47a8EDm

09/24/2024

🎥 In TWO WEEKS on October 8th, the new Father Flanagan movie, Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story premiers for one night only in a theatre near you! To bring Father Flanagan’s story to life, Spirit Juice Studios partnered with the Father Edward J. Flanagan League and traveled the world to interview Flanagan family members, friends, clergy, historians, and others who could speak to his remarkable contributions and legacy. 🍿 Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/47a8EDm