Partnering for Health In 2025, PPHD partnered with the Nebraska Minority Resource Center (NMRC) on planning efforts to better understand community needs and
youth leadership, civic engagement, and local collaboration. The Box Butte County Youth Grantmakers received a state-level award from Voices for Children, recognizing these youth for their leadership and innovative approach to community-based philanthropy and youth- driven decision-making.
inform future public health work across the Panhandle. This collaboration included structured discussions and community input that helped identify gaps and guide program planning and service coordination. PPHD also partnered with the Snow Redfern Foundation to support the Box Butte County Giving Circle, a youth-led grantmaking initiative involving nine middle and high school students from Alliance and Hemingford. The youth reviewed grant applications, discussed local needs, and made final decisions on which projects received funding. With support from PPHD, Alliance Recreation Center, and UNL–Nebraska Extension, this initiative strengthened
Partners from across the region met to discuss priorities at the Mari Sandoz Center in Chadron
Box Butte County Youth Grantmakers gathered to make award decisions for their communities. Members include: Avenell Soriano, Ryleigh Mashburn, Emmy Wade, and Ayvrie Waldron of Alliance. Kennedy Mahony, Jade Sorensen, Jayce Haas, Berkley Davies, and Adde Bryner of Hemingford
PPHD is continuing to grow the Health in Disproportionately Affected Communities (HDAC) Advisory Committee and invites community members with personal stories to help guide our work. Individuals interested in sharing their perspectives, shaping local health priorities, and strengthening community voice can join by scanning the recruitment QR code. HDAC members play an important role in ensuring our programs reflect real needs and lived realities across the Panhandle and compensation is available for your time in participating!
Kelsy Sasse, MHA Community Health Worker Program Supervisor ksasse@pphd.ne.gov
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