North Platte, NE – NebraskaLand Bank, and FHLBank Topeka will award a total of $48,000 to area Volunteer Fire Departments. NebraskaLand Bank received a matching grant to support their efforts through FHLBank Topeka’s Community Assistance Recovery Effort (CARE) Program.
The Volunteer Fire Departments receiving funds are:
Brady Volunteer Fire Department
Hershey Volunteer Fire Department
Maxwell Volunteer Fire Department
North Platte Volunteer Fire Department
Sutherland Volunteer Fire Department
Wallace Volunteer Fire Department
Each department will receive $8,000 for supplies and equipment.
“At NebraskaLand Bank one of our core values is community, and we are honored to support and express our deep gratitude to our six Lincoln County Volunteer Fire Departments.” Senator Mike Jacobson, President & CEO of NebraskaLand Bank said “Each firefighter represents the very best of public service–selfless, dependable, and steadfast in times of need. During recent critical moments, and in every emergency, they are among the first to step forward, demonstrating courage and a remarkable generosity of spirit. It is our privilege to present each department with this $8,000 contribution in recognition of the vital role they play in protecting our communities, our livelihoods, and our families.”
NebraskaLand Bank will host a check presentation to honor the Lincoln County volunteer fire departments. The event will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, in the third-floor Lounge of NebraskaLand Bank’s Main Branch located at 1400 South Dewey.
As a member of FHLBank Topeka, NebraskaLand Bank has access to products and services to help their community thrive. The CARE Program was created in 2025 to help FHLBank member financial institutions support their communities after a FEMA-declared disaster. The program matches $3 for every $1 an FHLBank member contributes to disaster relief efforts.
“Community financial institutions are at the forefront of supporting their communities through difficult times. We designed the CARE Program to amplify the contributions our members are making when a natural disaster occurs,” said Jeff Kuzbel, President and CEO of FHLBank Topeka.
