Making McCook an Even Better Place to Call Home

2025 SWNE Big Give Reaches Record Levels

The 2025 Southwest Nebraska Big Give is one for the record books.

For the first time in the event's 10 year history, the total surpassed the $400,000 mark with more than $410,000 in donations from individuals and organizations, including sponsorship funds.

Additionally, the number of donations passed the 1,000 mark with more than 1,200 individual donations.

A list of organizations, their totals and goals is available on the Big Give website.

SWNE Big Give Website

McCook Volunteer of the Month Starts Second Year

Every month, the McCook Philanthropy Council recognizes a volunteer working in the community. While we know the volunteers are not working for recognition or accolades, we realize the importance of bringing awareness to those doing volunteer work in the community. 

The Volunteer of the Month award also highlights the organizations working day-in, day-out in McCook and Red Willow County. 

Click on the link for the complete list of the 2025 Volunteers of the Month and for the form to nominate the next Volunteer of the Month.
Volunteer of the Month

Community Connection: What Makes You Leave the Comfort of Your Home?

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:

Society is becoming less and less social, as we spend more time at home and more time staring at screens. But studies show that less time around others is bad for ourselves and bad for our communities. So what will get you out of your house at night to be around others?

Community Connection Column

Big Give McCook 2025

The Southwest Nebraska Big Give was Nov. 6 with more than 40 non-profit organizations including MCFF participating this year.

SWNE Big Give Website

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