The Salt Mine receives a $10,000 donation from the Lincoln Hills Foundation to help meet the needs of this community. The donation is the second additional $10,000 donation, beyond the standard grant, within the last year from the Foundation due to the ongoing need for food and supplies.
Pictured left to right, Blake Long, Salt Mine, Foundation Board member BrucePohle, Foundation President Denise Bowden, Eric Long, Salt Mine and Frima Stewart
Below is the current list of applications and funding levels.
| Organization | Donation |
|---|---|
| SCLH MS Support Group | $1,325 |
| Seniors First | $20,000 |
| SCLH Low Vision Support Group | $590 |
| SCLH Bosom Buddies Support Group | $3,200 |
| AZ/Dementia Caregivers Support Group | $1,400 |
| Friends of Lincoln Library HOOPLA/Libby Subscription Large Print books and audio | $13,500 |
| Silver Wishes | $3,000 |
| SCLH Neighborhood Watch | $4,025 |
| Del Oro Family Caregiver Resource Center | $70,000 |
| SCLH Bereavement Support Group | $250 |
| Eskaton | $11,000 |
| Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center | $50,000 |
| The Salt Mine-Food | $46,000 |
| The Salt Mine-Ensure | $36,000 |
| Lincoln Police | $5,000 |
2026 Grant Totals: $265,290
- Basic senior food
- Ensure
- Gas Cards
The Lincoln Hills Foundation Board is passionate in its commitment to our mission to enhance the quality of life for seniors in Lincoln. We are deeply grateful to our generous donors who make possible the work of these wonderful organizations.
As we look ahead, the Foundation is pleased to be working in partnership with community organizations and leaders in Lincoln to open a Senior Center later this year.
Stay tuned!!