Making McCook an Even Better Place to Call Home

2026 SWNE Big Give is Thursday, Nov. 5

The 11th annual Southwest Nebraska Big Give takes place Thursday, Nov. 5 from midnight to midnight. Online donations can be made at www.swnebiggive.org. The Big Give website also lists all the in-person giving stations as well as power hours throughout the day. 

More than 50 non-profit organizations - the most in the history of the Big Give - rely on the supports of sponsors and donors.

Make a donation and make a difference during the 2026 Southwest Nebraska Big Give.

SWNE Big Give Website

McCook Volunteer of Month: Those Making McCook an Even Better Place to Call Home

Every month, the McCook Philanthropy Council recognizes a volunteer working to make McCook a better place to call home for everyone. The Volunteer of the Month award highlights the groups in McCook making the lives of residents and visitors better. Click on the link for the complete list of the Volunteers of the Month and for the form to nominate the next Volunteer of the Month.

Volunteer of the Month

Community Connection Column:
Bringing Color Back Into Our Lives

Each week, MCFF highlights what is going on in our community, how to get involved or ways to show your support...and make McCook an even better place to call home.

This week: While the election - along with the advertisements - will be over Tuesday, Nov. 3, our civic duty to our community and our country is just beginning.

Community Connection Column

Transfer of Wealth: Five to Thrive
Learn more about how just 5% of an estate can benefit a community for generations to come.

Five to Thrive Website
Dreams at Work in McCook- Nebraska Community Foundation

Our Vision

Making McCook an even better place to call home

Our Mission

MCFF is connecting and impacting our community through intentional investment of time and financial resources.

MCFF Origin Story