Friday, October 12, 2018 The trustees of the Cooper Foundation have appointed Victoria Grasso as President, effective January 1, 2019. Ms. Grasso joined the Foundation in 1994 as Secretary/Receptionist and was promoted to Grants Administrator, Program Officer, and most recently Senior Program Officer. As Senior Program Officer, she has led
Lincoln, Neb. — The Cooper Foundation awarded a challenge grant of $10,000 to No Footprint Too Small Birth and Bereavement Services (NFTS) for general operating support. Cooper will provide a one to one match from new or increased donations. NFTS provides services to mothers, fathers, and families who experience pregnancy
Lincoln, Neb. —Rabble Mill is a merger of two nonprofits, Hear Nebraska and The Bay, to create and execute innovative and impactful programming locally and statewide. The Cooper Foundation awarded a grant of $20,000 for general operating support. Rabble Mill’s mission is to end generational poverty, one young person at
Lincoln, Neb. — The Cooper Foundation awarded a grant of $15,000 to the Wellbeing Initiative for expansion of the Peer Training Academy. The Wellbeing Initiative is a peer-run organization that empowers individuals living with mental health challenges to reach their fullest potential. They provide alternatives to higher levels of care, work to fight stigma, and promote self-advocacy.
The Cooper Foundation awarded a challenge grant of $10,000 to the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools in support of student scholarships for the Spark Summer Learning Program. Cooper funding will provide a match to encourage others to support scholarships for this high quality summer learning program for students in grades K-5. Spark provides hands-on learning experiences in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) projects using a variety of weekly themes. Students interact with community partners including UNL’s Innovation Studio, 4H, Dream It Do It, UNL’s Science Law program, UNL’s Nano Science department, BVH Architecture, Sheldon Museum of Art and local artists.