Heartland United Way Breaks Campaign Record, Awards New Car

The need continues to grow, but so does the generosity in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties.

Heartland United Way’s 2024-2025 campaign chairs Andy and Erin Marsh announced $1,712,264 has been raised, exceeding the $1.65 million goal. This marks the largest amount ever raised for a HUW campaign.

Generous donors giving $312 were entered into the 25 Keys of Christmas Car Giveaway, getting the chance to win a brand new 2024 all electric Cadillac LYRIQ Luxury 2 generously donated by Tom and Kim Dinsdale. On Thursday, Santa drew Sandy Mead, from Principal Financial, as the winner at Dinsdale Automotive.

“I’m shocked. I’m speechless. I feel very blessed and I’m proud to support the United Way and I just can’t tell people enough to please support the United Way,” Mead said.

25 Key Winners:
Michele Gotschall (Grand Island Public Schools)
John R. Kociemba (Retired, CNH Industrial)
Tim Roe (Roe Buick)
Sandra Kraft (CNH Industrial)
Chad Hudnall (Unity Eye Centers)
Brant Luebbe (Surgery Group of Grand Island)
Dee Price (Retired)
Greg Ashby (Five Points Bank)
Matt & Donna Fisher (Grand Island Public Schools)
Connie Holmes (Central Nebraska Council on Alcohol & Addictions)
Tony & Joan Beckstrom (Retired)
Jeno & Barrett Hahn (Grand Island Public Schools)
Michelle Hoff (Chief Buildings)
Kurt Haecker (Home Federal Bank)
Sue Horton (Schroeder & Schreiner, PC)
Ines Gonzalez (Home Federal Bank)
Chad Nabity (City of Grand Island)
Mark & Jane Gloor (Retired)
Tammy Reutzel (Accountant)
Karen Melsen (Chief Industries)
Mason Williams (Hornady Manufacturing)
Hallie Razo (Willow Rising)
Sandy Mead (Principal)
Bruce Smith (Retired)
Rhonda Jacobson (Volunteer)
 
Together we are stronger, together we are united! Heartland United Way is encouraging people to make a donation that will locally impact over 53,000 people in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties.