Raise Your Voice 2025

Join us for Raise Your Voice, Voices for Children in Nebraska’s signature fundraising luncheon and celebration of youth advocacy across our state.

This powerful annual event brings together community leaders, advocates, and supporters who share a vision for a Nebraska where every child can thrive. Your attendance and support help Voices for Children remain an independent and unwavering voice for kids.

At this year’s event, we are proud to honor:

Anne Thompson Brandt, Executive Director of Lincoln Littles, as our 2025 Champion for Children

Erskine Gibson, a dedicated youth advocate with lived experience in Nebraska’s juvenile justice system, as our Outstanding Youth Advocate

Box Butte County Youth Grantmakers, an inspiring group of young leaders shaping their community through participatory grantmaking, as our Youth Serving Organization

With Dr. Ali Khan, Dean of UNMC’s College of Public Health, serving as Honorary Chair

Featuring keynote speaker Xavier McElrath-Bey, Executive Director of the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (CFSY) and co-founder of the Incarcerated Children’s Advocacy Network (ICAN)

Come be inspired by stories of impact, raise your voice for kids, and help us build a stronger future for Nebraska’s children.

Tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/voicesforchildreninnebraska/event/raiseyourvoice2025/