Nicholas D. Sergi Foundation

04/07/2026

Calling all Elkhorn area volunteers!

🤝Ready to make a difference? We're searching for volunteers!💪

EAHS, CCA, and Options students (grades 9-12)—join us for the Great Give Back! Meet at Elkhorn High School main gym, 8 a.m., Saturday, May 2.

This awesome event, sponsored by the Nicholas D. Sergi Foundation, is your chance to give back! Help with fun projects for local businesses and neighbors across town.

🔗Sign up now @ https://forms.gle/n5ueyQfSD5dXtiy1A

03/28/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Nick!

Today we celebrate the life, heart, and legacy of Nicholas D. Sergi - the inspiration behind Giving Makes You Smile.

Nick had a way of lighting up a room with his kindness, humor, and genuine love for others. He believed in showing up, giving back, and making people feel seen; values that continue to guide everything we do.

Though he’s no longer with us, his spirit lives on in every act of generosity, every smile shared, and every life touched through this Foundation. What began from heartbreak in 2018 has grown into a mission rooted in faith, compassion, and the belief that even the smallest act of kindness can make a lasting impact.

Today, we honor Nick by doing what he did best - spreading joy, lifting others up, and giving from the heart.

Happy Birthday, Nick. Your legacy continues to inspire us every single day. 😇♥️

12/31/2025

This verse reminds us that giving, when it comes from the heart, brings joy. At The Nicholas D. Sergi Foundation, we see this lived out every day through you.

Your generosity, compassion, and belief in our mission are the reason “Giving Makes You Smile” isn’t just a tagline—it’s a truth, straight from the Word of the Lord that Nick followed so closely.

Thank you for supporting us this year and for giving so cheerfully. Together, we’ve made a real difference. Happy New Year! 😀 ♥️ 🙌

12/08/2025

Monday morning reflection: Feeling blessed and thankful to have been able to provide 400 Thanksgiving meals to those in need and those who support our communities by working on the holiday. Hoping our smile and words of encouragement brought warmth to many. Thank you to , , and for volunteering, cooking, and organizing this amazing program again this year! 🦃 🙏🧡

11/04/2025

Please share to those who may benefit from these Thanksgiving meals. We are blessed to be a part of such a kind community!

10/27/2025

Today marks 7 years since we’ve seen Nick’s smile here on Earth…and as hard as every day still is, we love seeing the Nicholas D. Sergi Foundation smile in so many places where it’s truly needed. With your help, Nick’s legacy has been able to do so much good over the years and we will keep going. We love and miss you Nick! ♥️

10/09/2025

Thank you to each and every sponsor, donor, auction donor, and auction winner! Your contribution means we can continue to fulfil our Mission of “Enriching lives of others through the transformative power of giving”.
GIVING MAKES YOU SMILE!

10/03/2025

Silent Auction is Now LIVE!

Exclusive experiences, incredible destinations, thrilling sports items, fun food & drink, home and lifestyle deals, golf galore and more!

Start bidding on your favorite items now at 2025NDSFestival.GiveSmart.com!

Giving Makes You Smile!!!

10/01/2025

Our 7th Annual “Family, Farm, & Faith Festival” Online Silent Auction goes Live in just two days!!!

Check out this sneak peek of our Featured Items! We are excited for some new amazing packages, as well as some fan favorites returning for a good cause.

Register today at 2025NDSFestival.GiveSmart.com

09/19/2025

Here’s a sneak peek of the 2025 Family, Farm & Faith Festival Silent Auction!

Win a 4 Night getaway to the United Kingdom with 2 nights at the legendary Brown’s Hotel London and 2 nights at the landmark Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Or stay closer to home with a round of golf at one of the best private courses in Illinois - Rich Harvest Farms.

We are excited to offer a mix of fan favorites and brand new items this year, so there’s sure to be something for everyone! The online silent auction will open on Friday, October 3rd at 6AM CT and you can bid from anywhere!

Register today at
2025NDSFESTIVAL.GIVESMART.COM

09/04/2025

WE ARE BEYOND GRATEFUL TO OUR TWO CO-PRESENTING SPONSORS - CARVELLI RESTAURANT GROUP AND HARBERT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (US REAL ESTATE)! BOTH OF THESE SPONSORS HAVE BEEN SO GENEROUS TO US YEAR AFTER YEAR AND WE TRULY COULD NOT CONTINUE OUR MISSION WITHOUT YOU. THANK YOU!!!

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO JOIN US FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL “FAMILY, FARM & FAITH FESTIVAL” VIRTUAL EVENT! OUR SILENT AUCTION WILL OPEN THE MORNING OF FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD AND RUN THROUGH THE EVENING OF SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH. YOU CAN BID ONLINE FROM ANYWHERE!

REGISTER AT 2025NDSFESTIVAL.GIVESMART.COM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AUCTION, PURCHASE A SPONSORSHIP, OR MAKE A DONATION TODAY!

GIVING MAKES YOU SMILE! 😃