Gretna Public Schools Foundation Partners with Local Businesses for Student Needs Drive

Gretna, NE – The Gretna Public Schools Foundation is excited to announce a partnership with Summit Center Insurance Services for a community-wide fund drive to support students in the Gretna Public Schools District. From January 15 to 31, 2025, the Foundation calls on the generosity of local residents and businesses to help provide essential items for the students of Gretna Public Schools.

Requested Donations Include:

• Gift Cards: Gas, groceries, or household essentials

• Household Items: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, toilet paper, paper towels, feminine hygiene products, laundry soap, cleaning supplies, towels, soap, shampoo/conditioner

• Clothing (new or gently used): Winter coats, gloves, hats, shirts and pants for boys/girls, and parents of all ages and sizes. New only: socks and underwear

• Non-Perishable Snacks: Individually wrapped items like Cheez-Its, Goldfish, granola bars, fruit cups, applesauce or yogurt pouches, fruit snacks, cheese or peanut butter crackers, cereal, cereal/fruit bars, pop-tarts, veggie straws, Pirates Booty, or popcorn

How to Donate
Donations can be dropped off at the following local businesses:

Summit Center Insurance Services - 11922 Standing Stone Dr, Suite 500, Gretna, NE
Pinnacle Bank - 817 Village Square, Gretna, NE
Fareway Meat & Grocery - 604 US-6, Gretna, NE
Gretna Elite Academy - 10550 S. 222nd St, Gretna, NE

Alternatively, monetary donations are also welcome to help fund the purchase of needed supplies. To donate online, visit https://gretnaschoolsfoundation.org/how-to-help/donate.html

Support Our Community

“As a long-time resident and business owner in the Gretna Community, I have witnessed first-hand how the Gretna Community always comes together to support one another,” said Doug Ortlieb, Vice President of Summit Center Insurance Services. “We are excited to partner with the Gretna Public Schools Foundation for this student-needs drive. Along with the support of Pinnacle Bank, Fareway and Gretna Elite Academy, we are looking forward to seeing the community come together once again to help those who may be struggling during this time. We appreciate the continued support of the Gretna residents!”

"The Gretna Public Schools Foundation is proud to collaborate with local area businesses to make this drive a success," said Holly Radke, Executive Director of the Gretna Public Schools Foundation. "By coming together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of students and families who may be facing challenges. Every donation, big or small, will help ensure that our students have the resources to succeed both in and out of the classroom."

About the Gretna Public Schools Foundation
The Gretna Public Schools Foundation works to enhance educational opportunities and provide resources for students, teachers, and staff in the Gretna Public Schools District. Through partnerships, grants, and donations, the foundation supports educational opportunities that inspire learning, enrich teaching, and maximize innovative opportunities for all students and educators within the Gretna Public Schools district.

If you have gently used household items to donate or for more information about the drive or the Gretna Public Schools Foundation, please contact Holly Radke at 402-332-2884 or hradke@gpsne.org.