Give Back in Bago

Give Back in Bago

November 24, 2025

Bringing Generosity of Spirit in Winnebago, NE

We have all heard the expression have an "Attitude of Gratitude." That sounds nice, but what does it mean?

Making Thank You and Sharing a Habit

An Attitude of Gratitude centers on choosing to be intentional creating a regular habit of expressing appreciation for all different parts of life, no matter how small. The concept being that if you concentrate on what you have, you'll always feel that you have more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you'll always feel that you never have enough.  

Gratitude is Not Easy, But Worth It

Life can be hard, especially this time of year, it can be even harder for our relatives who stuggle to survive and afford each day. When we are struggling it feels impossible to be grateful for what we do have. Enter choosing an attitude of gratitude: it sounds silly or simple but research shows that people who are intentional about developing this - often difficult to create - positive, glass half-full mindset see a dramatic impact on their overall mental health, which in turn elevates their lives. 

Opportunities to Give Thanks

It's the season of giving and you might find yourself wondering what you can do to give back to the Winnebago community. Being generous doesn't have to mean spending money, is it something you can do with exactly what you have in your pockets today. We have created a list of 11 opportunities to be intentional about showing gratitude and generosity at every level at WCHS and in our community in 2025.

  1. Take a tag from the Winnebago Angel Tree. Again this year, WCHS is hosting an angel tree to provide gifts for children at the Child and Family Services Department, Temporary Assistance Needy Family Program, and the Youth Crisis Intervention Center. Check out a tag and check in an unwrapped gift at our Dental Clinic window at WCHS, 225 S. Bluff Street, Winnebago, NE 68071.
  2. Visit our elders or volunteer at Senior Citizen Center. Elders (55+) gather at the senior center for activities and weekday lunch. Stop by to visit, chat or volunteer to help serve a meal! 
  3. Give to a playground at Land of Wellness. WHF is raising money to build a playground to add to the outdoor recreational space at Land of Wellness for the children and families of Winnebago. 
  4. Supply the coat drive for relatives in our temporary shelters. WCHS Community Crisis Response and Behavioral Health Clinic teams are hosting a coat drive to gather new and gently used winter gear to donate to individuals and families seeking temperary housing in our halfway house or domestic violence shelter. Drop items off to the Behavioral Health Clinic window at WCHS, 225 S. Bluff Street, Winnebago, NE 68071.
  5. Write a nomination for the Daisy Award. The Daisy Award is a national award that recognizes outstanding Nursing, submit your story of how a nurse made a difference to you.
  6. Bring non-perishable items for those in need of food aid. The WCHS Benefits team is hosting a food drive to gather needed items from patients and staff to donate to the local food banks and distribution centers. 
  7. Share your care/experience story with WCHS. WinnHealth testimonials share real postive patient/relative stories to inspire other individuals and families to consider our health system or other services and locations available within it. 
  8. Contribute to our Food is Medicine initiatives of WCHS Master Facilities Plan. The “Food is Medicine” components of Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System’s Master Facilities Plan include a Fresh Food Market, a Healthy Choice Cafe, and a Teaching Kitchen. We need your help - consider a personal or business donation through the Winnebago Health Foundation.
  9. Invest in higher education scholarships. Human capital is the backbone of the Tribe's health system. As the communities largest employer, the Foundation continues to support and invest in growing qualified Healthcare professionals to serve our community. 
  10. Celebrate an individuals outstanding care or service at WCHS. Make someone's day by submitting recognition or kuddos for any WCHS team member who has gone above and beyond in their service. 
  11. Give to the Winnebago Health Foundation. There are many ways to give to the 501c3 non-profit arm of the health system, every dollar donated will go to support our mission of creating and sustaining a healthy community.

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Join WCHS in giving an 'Attitude of Gratitude' a try this holiday season!