Angels Among Us Journey

  • 2006
    The Beginning

    Angels Among Us became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in June 2006. The organization was completely volunteer run and provided whatever support was available at the time.

  • 2016
    Pediatric Cancer Support

    Angels Among Us provided financial support to pediatric cancer families at $500/month for 10 months.

  • 2017
    Increased Support

    The length of financial assistance was extended to 12 months, and AAU distributed $174,000 in support.

  • 2019
    Mustaches Partner

    Angels Among Us is named the Mustaches for Kids Charity partner. This campaign raised $750,000 for AAU’s mission, which allowed for AAU to 1) erase the waitlist for good and 2) provide financial assistance based on the length of a child’s treatment plan.

  • 2020
    COVID-19 Hits

    COVID-19 hit. During this time, AAU underwent a year-long study with the Grace Abbot School Masters of Social Work at UNO, where the concept of emotional programming was born. At the same time, there was greater financial need for families, and $514,000 was given in support.

  • 2021
    15 Year Anniversary

    2021 marked the 15-year anniversary of AAU, and the annual operating budget broke the $1 million mark. At this time, AAU was providing financial assistance for an average of 20 months due to increased need.

  • 2022
    Emotional Support Programs

    Angels Among Us launched their emotional support programs. In the first year, 520 touchpoints were made with all members of pediatric cancer families. In addition, a 2-tiered funding system was initiated to better meet the financial needs of families at the levels $500 and $750 per month.

  • 2023
    Finding Our Home

    Angels Among Us moved into their permanent home, The Harper Hope Center. The financial assistance program hit an all-time high of $659,000 given in support.

  • 2024
    Increased Financial Assistance

    Angels Among Us’ Board of Directors made the decision to increase the financial assistance funding levels by 10% resulting in an over $725,000 outlay in assistance. The new funding levels increased to $550 and $825.

  • 2026
    20 Year Anniversary

    Angels Among Us’ current funding levels are $600 and $1,100 per month, and it’s expected AAU will give out over $1 million in financial assistance for the first time in its existence.

    2026 celebrates 20 years of Angels Among Us serving the pediatric cancer families of Nebraska… and we’re just getting started!

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