Partners in Purpose
The 2026 Rally Beloved Level Collaborative Allies*
(*Our full community of allies is recognized on the home page.)
These allies stand with the planning committee and youth as we walk together toward belonging, dignity and possibility.
2026 Beloved Ally Collaborators • Ameritas • Belmont Community Center • Peter Ferguson BHS, LLC • 93.7 The Ticket KNTK FM Sports Radio • Stone Farms
2026 Empowerment Ally Collaborators • Lincoln Community Playhouse • Food Bank of Lincoln • Linked 2 Literacy • University of Nebraska Upward Bound Math Science • Bryan College of Health Sciences • V2 Content Studios • Jarell Roach Presentations
2026 Bridge Builder Ally Collaborators • The City of Lincoln • Lincoln City Libraries • Emily Koopmann • Lincoln Public Schools • Dr. Delores Kirkland and Dr. Jake Kirkland, Jr. • Bobbie Ehrlich • Lincoln Journal Star • Dr. Bess Sullivan Scott • Dr. Bess Sullivan Scott (Lincoln, NE) • Lincoln Community Playhouse • Bryan Health • Hodges-Bolkovac Family (Lincoln, NE) • Stephanie Emry (Lincoln, NE) • LNKTV City & Education • University of Nebraska-Lincoln • The Post (Lincoln, NE)
2026 Step Allies • Nate Woods and Family • BlackIsBeautiful NE • Rutabagas Comfort Food • Cramer Family (Omaha) • The Maynard Family • Sherri Johnson • Lincoln Branch NAACP • Mike Trader’s Mid America Basketball Camps • RAAFT by Polytech LLC. • Sohl Family • Bennie Shobe • City Commission on Human Rights • Doane University • Westside Community Schools • Jenda Family Services • Big Brothers Big Sisters • Rebecca and Derrick Pearson • Lincoln Alumnae Chapter – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. • Jim Yankech in memory of Chuck Van Rossum • Statesboro Village Builders (GA) • Statesboro Youth Council (GA) • Dr. LaSara Mitchell (GA) • Abby Verzal • Dr. Karen Kassebaum • Jen Landis • Chris Raff •
Video Credit Jaden Ferguson (Rally Alumni)