Midlands Community Foundation Raises Over $115K at 2020 Reflection Ball

Midlands Community Foundation’s (midlandscommunity.org) 2020 Reflection Ball, held on January 18 at the Embassy Suites in La Vista, raised over $115,000. More than 400 guests attended the gala. Net proceeds from the event will support the needs of other nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services to both counties, with an emphasis on first responders and also in the areas of art, community, economic development, education, health, and human services.

At the event, Bob Olson was awarded the 2020 Reflection Award for his more than 55 years of volunteer service to Sarpy and Cass counties, particularly in the area of emergency medical service.

“We are pleased to present Bob Olson with this year’s Reflection Award in appreciation for his significant contributions to Sarpy and Cass counties and the Papillion community and the impactful advances in safety he has made to ensure the wellbeing of the residents of our community,” said Tonee Gay, Executive Director.

The Midlands Community Foundation was established to assist with community development by improving and enhancing quality of life. Since its inception in 1994, the Foundation has enriched many local organizations through gifts and grants totaling more than $9 million. To learn more, go to midlandscommunity.org.