Scottsbluff – United Way of Western Nebraska is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025–26 United Way Campaign Raffle for Cash, proudly sponsored by Platte Valley Companies.
This year’s lucky winners—each receiving a $500 cash prize—are:
Alyssa Mitchell-Gonzalez, Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff
George Holthus, City of Gering
Chris Lind, Bytes Managed IT
Jon Doyle, Sidney Federal Savings & Loan
All four individuals became eligible for the drawing through their generous contributions to United Way of Western Nebraska. Each winner is a participant in a United Way Pacesetter Campaign and had the opportunity to give through the convenience of payroll deduction, helping make a lasting impact in their community.
“Giving back is part of who we are at Platte Valley Bank,” said Tony Kaufman, Community President. “We love partnering with United Way because of their dedication to improving lives right here at home. A big thank you goes out to all the individuals who support United Way through payroll deduction, and we’re glad to provide a little extra motivation to give by sponsoring the Raffle for Cash prize money.”
To celebrate the occasion, prize presentations were held in Scottsbluff and Sidney.
In Scottsbluff, Platte Valley Companies representatives Tony Kaufman, Platte Valley Community President, and Kayla Milton, Assistant Vice President–Commercial Lender, joined United Way of Western Nebraska Executive Director Karen Benzel and Campaign & Community Impact Coordinator Jessie Lopez to congratulate Alyssa Mitchell-Gonzalez, George Holthus, and Chris Lind and present their prizes.
In Sidney, Jessie Lopez, United Way of Western Nebraska Campaign & Community Impact Coordinator presented Jon Doyle with his cash prize.
United Way of Western Nebraska thanks Platte Valley Companies for their continued partnership and extends sincere appreciation to all donors who support the mission through giving. Their generosity helps strengthen youth opportunity, financial security, healthy communities, and community resiliency throughout Western Nebraska.
United Way of Western Nebraska is more than a fundraiser—we are a community impact organization that unites people, partners, and resources to build a stronger, healthier, and more resilient Western Nebraska. Since 1945, we have invested locally by supporting 22 nonprofit agencies focused on youth opportunity, healthy communities, financial security, and community resiliency. In times of disaster and crisis, United Way of Western Nebraska mobilizes rapid relief efforts to help communities recover and rebuild. Every dollar raised stays in Western Nebraska, strengthening lives and communities where it matters most.
Learn more at www.uwwn.org.