Papillion Community Foundation
109 N Washington St.
Papillion, NE 68046
United States
Our Mission: The 50 Mile March Foundation empowers Veterans facing mental health challenges and homelessness by fostering a community of hope and relentless support.
Our Values: Commitment, Honor, Integrity, Respect, Service
Who We Support: Since our inception, the 50 Mile March Foundation has raised nearly one million dollars for our mission and provided hundreds of thousands in grants to local nonprofit organizations that directly help our Veterans. Honoring our history, each year the March donates 10% of walker proceeds to our grant-making program. The remaining funds are invested in our future - construction of the Community of Hope - a tiny home village and community campus to support Veterans facing homelessness and mental health challenges.
WHAT IS THE 50 MILE MARCH?
The 50 Mile March is a 50 mile ruck march from the steps of the Nebraska State Capitol to Omaha, Nebraska to raise awareness and funds to support our community's Veterans. Participants train, fundraise, and build community in preparation of 22 hours and over 120,000 steps each August. The 2025 March, Operation Home Base will be held August 23-24. We anticipate 150 walkers, nearly 100 volunteers, and even more supporters will help us execute this exciting community event.
Learn more about our mission, vision, and programs at www.50milemarch.org.
- Since our inception, we have awarded almost $500,000 in community grants to Veteran serving nonprofit agencies across the Omaha metro area!
- In our initial year (2020), 6 walkers raised $25,000... in 2024, 148 walkers raised over $590,000!
- Our youngest participant in the 50 Mile March in 2024 was 8 years old, and our oldest 75!
