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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p>Dear friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>We\u2019re thrilled to announce that the <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>NFB of Nebraska Lincoln Chapter is participating in Give to Lincoln 2025</span></strong>\u2014and this year, your support can go even further!<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>We\u2019re raising funds for our <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning® Academy (NFB BELL® )</span></strong>, a two-week summer program in <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Lincoln for blind and low-vision children ages 4\u201312</span></strong>. The 2025 Academy will be held <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>June 9\u201320</span></strong>, and this year\u2019s theme celebrates <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>200 Years of Braille</span></strong>\u2014a timeless tool of literacy, independence, and empowerment.<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Every donation helps us provide:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Braille instruction and books<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Accessible games and learning materials<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Nutritious snacks and lunches<o:p></o:p></li><li style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Field trips, transportation, and more.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p> <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Here\u2019s why now is the perfect time to give:</span></strong><br>All donations made between <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>May 1 and May 29</span></strong> will be <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>boosted by a $650,000 matching fund</span></strong> provided by Lincoln Community Foundation and generous sponsors. Your gift not only supports blind children\u2014it also helps us earn a larger share of the match!<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>How to Give \u2013 It\u2019s Easy!</span></strong><br><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\u2705</span> <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Give online</span></strong> (best option!):<br><a href="https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/nfbn">https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/nfbn</a><br>You can donate online anytime between <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>May 1 and May 29</span></strong>. Online gifts are eligible for <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>daily drawings</span></strong> sponsored by Allo Fiber\u2014your donation could be randomly selected to receive an <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>extra $250</span></strong> for our program!<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\u2709\ufe0f</span> <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Mail a check (by May 22):</span></strong><br>Make checks payable to <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Lincoln Community Foundation</span></strong><br>Memo line: <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>NFB of Nebraska</span></strong><br>Mail to: Lincoln Community Foundation, 215 Centennial Mall S, Ste 100, Lincoln, NE 68508<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🏦</span> <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Drop off at any West Gate Bank in Lincoln</span></strong> between May 1 and May 29 (lobby or drop drawer)<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>📣</span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> <b>Please share this message with your friends, family, and networks.</b> The more people who give, the more lives we can impact!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Your support makes literacy, learning, and leadership possible for blind kids in Nebraska. Help us shape the future\u2014one child at a time. Thank you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk187995115"><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'><img border=0 width=227 height=96 style='width:2.3611in;height:1.0in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DBBA14.38A2D7B0" alt="National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska logo and tagline live the life you want."><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk187995115'></span><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation\u2019s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>