Holdrege Area Early Childhood Partnership Gives Back $16,500 to Local Childcare Providers After Fundraiser Success

Holdrege Area Early Childhood Partnership Gives Back $16,500 to Local Childcare Providers After Fundraiser Success

Holdrege, NE — [August 10th, 2025] — The Holdrege Area Early Childhood Partnership is proud to announce the success of its Keys for Kids fundraiser, which brought in over $17,000 for the cause of strengthening early childhood care in Holdrege. In a demonstration of its commitment to the community, the Partnership will return $16,500 of those funds directly to three local childcare providers in the form of grants.

The event, headlined by the lively Fun Pianos! dueling pianos show was more than just a night of music and laughter, it was a celebration of community generosity. Adding to the excitement, Fun Pianos! went above and beyond by generously donating their performance tips to the cause.

“We are so grateful for the overwhelming support from our community,” said McKenna Fahrenbruch, Executive Director. “The success of Keys for Kids allows us to directly invest in our local childcare providers, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive.”

Local businesses, families, and individual sponsors played a key role in making Keys for Kids a success. From sponsorships to in-kind donations, community support was evident every step of the way.

The Holdrege Area Early Childhood Partnership plans to make Keys for Kids an annual event, building on the excitement, generosity, and community spirit of this year’s gathering.

“Our mission is to ensure that families in Holdrege, NE, have access to safe, quality care for their children.” McKenna Fahrenbruch, Executive Director added. “Events like this bring us closer to that goal, and we couldn’t do it without our amazing community.”

About Holdrege Area Early Childhood Partnership

The Holdrege Area Early Childhood Partnership is dedicated to supporting early childhood providers in the Holdrege area through incentive programs, training, and community engagement. By investing directly in those who care for our youngest residents, the Partnership strengthens the foundation for a brighter future.