Merrick Foundation: Making an Impact Together

From an Idea to a Waitlist: Little Storm Childcare

Three years ago, Little Storm Childcare opened its doors with a vision to help meet a growing need for quality childcare in our area. Today, they’re full, have a waiting

Planting Seeds of Community: The Story Behind Central City's Community Garden

What started as a simple idea has turned into something pretty incredible growing right here in Central City.  In this episode, Bill Bolte, Laurie Dexter, and Pastor Fra

Giving Back Starts Young: A Conversation with Fyn Fasbender

We sit down with Central City junior Fyn Fasbender to talk about youth philanthropy—what it looks like, what motivates it, and how to get more young people involved. From

Building Brighter Futures in Merrick County: A Conversation with the Merrick County Child Development Center

In this episode, we sit down with Katie Benner, President of the Merrick County Child Development Center Board, for an inspiring conversation about the vital role high-qu

From Application to Award: The Story Behind 179 Student Scholarships

Ever wonder how 179 students received scholarships from the Merrick Foundation this year? In this episode of Making an Impact Together, Shauna sits down with Rachel Brand

Housing with Heart: A Look at Maplewood Corners

In this episode, Shauna Graham talks with Vicki Wardyn about Maplewood Corners, an affordable housing community in Palmer. Vicki shares the vision behind Maplewood, how f

The 10 Most Common Grant Questions - Answered!

Grants can open doors, but the application process can also feel overwhelming. In this episode, we’re answering the 10 most common grant questions to help you navigate ou

Running Towards Opportunity: Andrew & Natalie Pearson and Central City Track Club

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew and Natalie Pearson, the inspiring leaders behind the Central City Track Club. They share what motivated them to start the club,

Rescuing Hope: A conversation with Kellie Granfield of The Good Life Rescue

In this episode of "Merrick Foundation:  Making an Impact Together", we sit down with Kellie Granfield, Founder of The Good Life Rescue, to talk about her passion for sav

The Start of Something Great

 Welcome to the very first episode of the Merrick Foundation podcast! For 65 years, Merrick Foundation has been dedicated to making a difference in Central City, Nebraska