Gratitude That Carried Us Forward
In March, a devastating fire destroyed the home and business office of Kids & Dreams Foundation founders Aaron and Kerri Bly. Thankfully, the family was safe, but the loss created significant challenges and the possibility of disrupting the Foundation’s work supporting children and families.
Because of the incredible generosity of our donors, supporters, and partner organizations, Kids & Dreams was able to continue its mission without interruption. Generous donations, a matching gift fundraiser from Autism Action Partnership, along with an emergency grant from the Kearney Area Community Foundation, provided the resources needed to ensure that all planned events and programs could move forward.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who stood behind the Kids & Dreams Foundation during this difficult time. Your generosity not only helped us through an unexpected hardship—it allowed us to keep our commitment to the children and families who depend on our programs.
Thank you for believing in our mission, standing with us when we needed it most, and making it possible for us to carry on our work. We could not have done it without you!
Sensory-Friendly Opportunities
Movie Showings
A warm and friendly environment featuring partially dim lighting, lower sound volumes, and the ability for guests to move around as needed.
State & County Fair
A dedicated time for individuals to enjoy the fair featuring less crowds, quieter environment, and sometimes additional sensory activities.
Pumpkin Patch
Enjoy the pumpkin patch at your own pace in a calm and welcoming environment with reduced noise and lower crowds.
Museums
A dedicated time for individuals to enjoy the museum where the displays have lower volumes or headphones when needed, less crowding, and more depending on the location.