Through local employee engagement, thoughtful advocacy efforts and purposeful investments, Amur Equipment Finance (AmurEF) and its employees support a variety of innovative partnerships and programs that align with our mission, vision and strategic objectives, create value and help build a stronger community, together. This includes national associations like the American Heart Association, National Earth Day, and Toys for Tots, as well as regional associations like Race for Grace and the Nebraska 4-H Equine Program.
See how AmurEF and its employees give their time, talent and resources in communities around the country. Have a cause that is near and dear to your heart and want AmurEF to get involved? We welcome feedback and encourage all of our employees to propose new charities, associations or organizations AmurEF can support. Submit feedback to our HR team.
FrontSight Military Outreach
AmurEF is proud to support our veterans by sponsoring the Trinity’s Annual Golf Classic for Military Veterans hosted to support FrontSight. FrontSight is a not-for-profit organization operated entirely by veterans who share and understand the needs and struggles faced by veterans. FrontSight builds the bond, brotherhood, and camaraderie vital to creating thriving lives for veterans and their families.
National Ag Day
March
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee created “Ag Day” in 1999 to help educate and expand urban children’s’ knowledge of where their food comes from, as well as the wealth of by-products made from farm animals and the land. AmurEF proudly supports Ag Day by being a sponsor, as well as employing board members that actively participate on the committee.
Go Blue for Child Abuse Awareness
April
The AmurEF team proudly supports awareness for Child Abuse by wearing blue, the official color of prevention, to show their support for children. Employees purchased daisies to support Child Abuse awareness. Many community events and activities are scheduled throughout the month to emphasize the critical importance of preventing child abuse and neglect and keeping children safe.
Red Nose Day
May
AmurEF proudly supports Red Nose Day, a campaign with the mission to end child poverty by funding programs that keep children safe, healthy, and educated. Through the power of entertainment, they bring people together to laugh and have fun, all while raising life-changing cash for the children that need it the most. Since our debut in 2015, they have raised nearly $150 million and have positively impacted over 16 million children in America, and around the world.
The GRACE Foundation
April and September
The GRACE Cancer Foundation (GRand Island Area Cancer Endowment) positively impacts the lives of cancer patients and their families who live within 40 miles of Grand Island, NE. Help is available through several methods, such as gas cards, assistance with medical bills, household expenses, and more. Employees participate in the "Race for GRACE" which is a 2 mile or 10K course that takes place every April. 100% of all race profits go to the GRACE Cancer Foundation. AmurEF proudly supports "We are GRACE" Annual T-Shirt Fundraiser every September, and employees wear T-Shirts on Friday during the month of September to show their support.
Nebraska 4-H Equine Program
July
AmurEF is a proud supporter of the The Nebraska 4-H horse program which offers life-changing opportunities for youth. Along with learning horsemanship and animal husbandry, 4-H members practice life skills, such as responsibility, self-discipline, personal safety, goal setting, and keeping records. The focus of the Nebraska 4-H horse programs is the total development of the young person. The horse shows and related equine activities and contests are utilized as a vehicle for human growth and development. The programs aim to develop confident, competent, caring individuals who have good character and are connected to their communities.
Awards given at Hall County Fair
Rockin’ Against Cancer
April
This event will help raise funds for Rockin’ Against Cancer. Part of the funds will be directly donated to the Cancer Research Institute, the leader in Cancer Immunotherapy. This benefit raises money to help find a cure for ALL types of cancers. The impact of such contributions can already be seen in treatments such as immunotherapy, a cancer treatment which uses the bodies own immune system to attack cancer cells; a treatment, which has very minimal side effects as opposed to chemotherapy and radiation. AmurEF sponsored a table for the event
Leadership Tomorrow
September through June
AmurEF is a proud sponsor, supporter, and participant of Leadership Tomorrow which enhances community leadership by providing an educational program for individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who demonstrate leadership ability and commitment to the community.
Big Brother / Big Sisters of Central Nebraska
August
For 50 years Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Island has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Their Vision is to help all children achieve success in life. AmurEF proudly participates in their annual Putt Putt Golf tournament to raise awareness and support for Big Brothers / Big Sisters.
Domestic Violence Awareness
October
AmurEF was honored to sponsor an industry wide event to benefit the Love Life Now Foundation, Inc. This foundation raises awareness against domestic violence and helps bridge the gap between shelters and the communities they serve. Locally in Grand Island we support Domestic Violence Awareness through The Crisis Center which is a non-profit agency providing 24-hour emergency and supportive services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. They provide these services for Hall, Howard, Hamilton and Merrick Counties. All services are 100% confidential.
