NORFOLK, Neb. -- Thanks to the generosity of a Norfolk restaurant and its patrons, students at Northeast Community College will get some extra assistance in the coming year.
Tracy Kruse, vice president of development and external affairs and executive director of the Northeast Community College Foundation, announced last week that Big Red Restaurant and Sports Bar donated $851 to support student success through a special event on May 21 as part of Norfolk area’s Big Give. The contribution represented a portion of all food purchased at Big Red that day.
“This donation will be used to enhance student success initiatives,” Kruse said, “including scholarships, emergency funds, and other essential resources. The Northeast Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to Big Red Restaurant and Sports Bar for their commitment to student success.”
Big Red Manager Miranda Wieneke is a Northeast alumnus.
“As a Northeast graduate myself,” Wieneke said, “I am committed to ensuring that current and future students have the resources they need to succeed. Our team is proud to contribute to such a worthy cause.”
The Northeast Foundation supports and promotes programs and educational opportunities of Northeast Community College throughout the 20-county service area and beyond. For more information on the Foundation and ways you can assist, call 402-844-7240, email foundation@northeast.edu, or visit https://shorturl.at/gQScU
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Mason Zimmerer (left) of Northeast Community College and Miranda Wieneke of Big Red Restaurant and Sports Bar are shown outside of the restaurant. (Northeast Community College)
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