Article originally appeared in the Grand Island Independent Most people are familiar with garden walk fundraisers, but the Crisis Center in Grand Island has decided to take the idea one step further by including more than just gardens in its first-ever Outdoor Explore fundraiser. The event will include a huge Husker-themed room and a backyard

Article originally appeared in the Grand Island Independent By Nikoel Hytrek nikoel.hytrek@theindependent.com With flowers blooming and vegetables growing, there’s no better time for a walk outside, and the perfect opportunity is coming next week. Crisis Center Inc., a nonprofit focused on helping survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, is hosting its second annual Outdoor

Article originally appeared in the Grand Island Independent By Julie Blum julie.blum@theindependent.com Gloomy weather didn’t keep the shine off of Go Big Give. The giving spirit of Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick counties was on full display during the 24 hours of online giving event Thursday. More than 100 nonprofits in those counties were the

Article originally appeared in the Grand Island Independent Written by Austin Koeller, Reporter Those at the Crisis Center and Hope Harbor will have blankets, pillows and stuffed animals to call their own this holiday season thanks to the generosity of Hall County employees. Hall County Supervisor Doug Lanfear and County Clerk Marla Conley coordinated a donation

Article originally appeared in the Grand Island Independent Alexis Larson has been selected as the Crisis Center’s new executive director. Larson fills the vacancy created by Lex Ann Roach’s departure in October. Before her promotion, Larson was the agency’s assistant executive director. “With change comes opportunity,” said Lisa D. Soto, Crisis Center board president. “We