1941
Sr. Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously recommending the organization of a Community Chest. On September 22, 1941, the first meeting was held. The first campaign was held for one week and raised $14,065. Partners included YWCA and Boy Scouts, both still today.
1945
Campaign raised $42,354.
1954
Red feather adopted as the national symbol of the Community Chest.
1976
Hastings Community Chest became Hastings United Way. Campaign raised $102,000.
1985
Campaign reached $197,075. Largest increase recorded at 63%.
1986
Campaign reached $227,445.
1987
Hastings United Way name change to United Way of the Hastings Area.
1990
Campaign raised $318,000.
1995
The “Inez C. Peterson Citizenship Award” was established. The first Annual United Way Golf Classic was held at Lochland Country Club.
1997
United Way of the Hastings Area name changed to United Way of South Central Nebraska.
1998
Campaign raised $406,000.
2002
The Endowment Fund was created at the Hastings Community Foundation. The Community Partnership Award was established.
2009
Born Learning Trail established at Libs Park with Hastings College Future Teachers.
2011
Campaign raised $454,500. First United Way Day of Service was held.
2012
The United Way moved to the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce building.
2013
The Get Connected program started. United Way was awarded the Non-Profit Business of the Year by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce.
2015
Campaign raised $508,074. Dolly Parton Imagination Library begins providing books to local children.
2018
Campaign raised $533,870.00.
2019
This Campaign not only exceeded our goal, but hit a record $534,302!