United Way of South Central Nebraska

11/02/2026

What an exciting addition to Hastings Middle School! ❤️📚 We love seeing our partner agency, TeamMates, continue to create meaningful opportunities for local students. Combining mentorship with a love of reading is a great way to make a lasting impact! Congratulations on this exciting new addition!

📚🎉 BIG NEWS at Hastings Middle School! 🎉📚

We are so excited to share that Hastings TeamMates was selected to receive a brand-new Book Vending Machine at Hastings Middle School, thanks to the READ Nebraska Grant!

Because the READ grant specifically serves grades 3–8, HMS was the perfect home for this exciting new arrival. Best of all, ALL HMS students will have the chance to earn books through school rewards and activities, and our TeamMates matches can use it together during their weekly visits too!

Whether students are celebrating reading achievements or picking out a book to read with their mentor, this machine is fully stocked with incredible titles ready to inspire our kids!

A huge thank you to the READ Nebraska Grant program for supporting literacy across our entire school community! ❤️📖

10/01/2026

PULLING A PLANE ISN’T EASY…BUT THAT FEELING AFTER?

There’s the moment when you’re digging in, giving it everything you’ve got…

…and then suddenly - THE PLANE MOVES!

The cheers. The high fives. The smiles. The celebrations.

That’s what the Plane Pull is all about. It takes teamwork, determination, and a whole lot of muscle to get that plane across the tarmac, and there’s nothing quite like the feeling when you know you did it together. ❤️

Swipe through some up-close moments from this year’s pull and see the effort, the excitement, and the celebrations for yourself! 📸👇

You pulled. You celebrated. You made it happen. ✈️💪

09/30/2026

THAT’S A WRAP ON THE 2026 PLANE PULL!

What a day! We pulled together, we had a whole lot of fun, and most importantly, our community showed up!

A HUGE thank you to every team who stepped up to pull a REAL plane, everyone who came out to cheer them on, and all of the people who helped make the day happen. 🙌

From the teams on the tarmac to the families enjoying the Sky High Family Fun Zone, this event was made possible by YOU.

And now…it’s time to relive some of the best moments!

We’re kicking things off with a look at the teams who made the 2026 United Way of South Central Nebraska Plane Pull presented by Five Points Bank possible. Find your team, tag your teammates, and share your photos! 👀👇

🏆 You showed up.
💪 You pulled together.
❤️ You made an impact.

Thank you for making the 2026 Plane Pull one to remember!

More photos coming soon…

09/29/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, SAM! 🚗💙

We were so excited to surprise Sam Acosta Castellanos as our newest Wheels for Work recipient!

Sam is a Hastings College student, a HC Scott Scholars, a phlebotomist at Mary Lanning Healthcare and a volunteer with Hastings Literacy Program (the organization that nominated him for Wheels for Work.) 💙

Several of his classmates, co-workers and friends joined us for the surprise presentation, making the moment even more special.

Through Wheels for Work, United Way of South Central Nebraska and Hastings Ford are helping remove transportation barriers and keep local individuals moving forward.

Congratulations, Sam! We’re so excited for you and all that’s ahead. 🚗✨

09/25/2026

Today is Give Like Dolly Day! ❤️

Dolly believed that when you’re in a position to help, you should help. She gave generously, dreamed big for children and spent her life finding ways to make a difference in the lives of others.

Today, we’re carrying that spirit forward.

📚 We invite you to by supporting children right here in own community. United Way of South Central Nebraska proudly provides Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Adams, Clay, Nuckolls and Webster Counties.

🫶 Nearly 1,300 children in South Central Nebraska receive a free book every single month because of the Imagination Library and United Way of South Central Nebraska.

Every community has an opportunity to give a little love, lend a hand and help a child dream a little bigger.

To support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of South Central Nebraska and :
https://unitedwayscne.org/give/

09/16/2026

✈️ THE PLANE IS HERE! ✈️

You’ve seen the trophies. 🏆
You’ve heard the hype. 👀
Now it’s time to meet the star of the show…

THE PLANE! ✈️🔥

That’s right...the plane is officially ready for the 2026 United Way of South Central Nebraska Plane Pull presented by Five Points Bank!

Now there’s just one thing missing…YOU

Grab your coworkers. Challenge your friends. Rally your gym, department, organization, or crew. Then get ready to see if you’ve got what it takes to pull a REAL plane!

📅 Saturday, September 19
📍 Hastings Municipal Airport
⏰ Plane Pull begins at 10:00 AM

🏆 Trophies are waiting.
✈️ The plane is ready.
💪 Are YOU ready to pull?

👉 There’s still time to register your team!
https://forms.gle/ENXLDx1NxBFo7qpw6

Don’t just watch the Plane Pull. BE PART OF IT! 🙌

09/15/2026

🏆 THE TROPHIES HAVE ARRIVED! 🏆

The trophies are here… 👀
And there’s still time to get your team in the running!

The 2026 United Way of South Central Nebraska Plane Pull presented by Five Points Bank is getting closer, and we want to know:

WHO’S READY TO PULL? 💪✈️

🔥 Challenge your coworkers.
🔥 Rally your friends.
🔥 Get your gym, department, organization, or crew together.
🔥 Compete for the chance to take home a trophy!

There’s still time to register your team...but don’t wait! The tarmac is calling. 👀

👉 REGISTER YOUR TEAM: https://forms.gle/ENXLDx1NxBFo7qpw6

📅 Saturday, September 19
📍 Hastings Municipal Airport
⏰ Plane Pull at 10:00 AM

The trophies are ready. Are you? 🏆💪

And trust us…you’re going to want to see what’s waiting on the tarmac. 👀✈️

09/14/2026

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 PLANE PULL PILOT SPONSOR!

We’re excited to recognize Pinnacle Bank for supporting the 2026 United Way of South Central Nebraska Plane Pull presented by Five Points Bank as a Pilot Sponsor!

Their support helps us bring this unique community event to life and helps United Way continue supporting people and programs across South Central Nebraska. ❤️

We’re grateful to have them on board and ready to take flight with us! ✈️🙌

Thank you, Pinnacle Bank, for being part of the 2026 Plane Pull!



Want your business to be part of this year's Plane Pull? Sponsorships are still available!
Click the link to sign up today!
https://forms.gle/HwHZDZvHRz3MjBUv7

Or contact Jami Tomlin:
402-461-8412
[email protected]

09/12/2026

OH, IT'S ON. 👀🔥

YWCA Adams County (last year's Women's Category winner) has officially challenged MentoringWorks.

And considering we already know MentoringWorks has been training...something tells us they're up for this challenge! 😏💪

Now the real question is: who else is jumping in?

Who's ready to make this interesting? 👀

We are 1 week away from the 2026 Plane Pull presented by Five Points Bank, sign up today!
https://forms.gle/ENXLDx1NxBFo7qpw6