Community Action Partnership
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Lexington Community FoundationCommunity Action Partnership works to alleviate poverty conditions
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The thrill of arriving on the first day of school prepared and ready to learn can be a struggle for some students. FY 24-25 data on LPS site shows the 21% of students fell below the Federal Poverty line. There is a continued need for support among the children who represent this statistic. Studies have shown that the learning outcomes are greater in ki9ds who are engaged and positive about the learning experience.
“In conclusion, school supplies are a vital component of student success in education. They play a pivotal role in enhancing learning and comprehension, boosting student confidence and motivation, and aiding teachers in providing quality educational experience. Recognizing the importance of these resources shines a light on the need for equitable access to school supplies for all students.” (NSSEA.ORG- The Importance of School Supplies for Student Success; February 16, 2025)
Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska has been addressing a portion of this gap for years. We aim to assist low-income families by supplementing their back-to-school expenses with backpacks and supplies. Martha Draskovic in the Lexington office has coordinated fundraisers and supply drives to help curb the cost of providing these supplies.
2017: 302 distributed
2018: 315 distributed
2019: 255 distributed
2020: 300 distributed
2021: 300 distributed
2022: 300 distributed
2023: 318 distributed
2024: 375 distributed
2025: 341 distributed
In addition to this project, Martha coordinates the Salvation Army’s annual fund drive and distributes a portion of the funds raised. She is the central navigator of Lexington Ministerial funds and oversees the Lexington Food Pantry.
In the last 12 months a whooping 5,021 services were provided to 2,188 unduplicated individuals out of her office. 3,232 food pantries were distributed to 1,539 unduplicated individuals. And utility assistance was provided to 1,213 unduplicated individuals. This was in addition to the distribution of 375 backpacks to kids.
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