GIVING GOODS P R O G R A M HomeServices of Nebraska is excited to announce a successful pilot of the New Giving Goods Program. Launched in March of 2018, the Giving Goods program provides our customers the opportunity to donate items they can’t take with them on their move to local organizations serving people in need. Typical items include things like beds, dressers, couches, end tables, book shelves, refrigerator, I think this is a great rugs, artwork, and other home goods. When customers request the service, the service – one that we can Giving Goods Program schedules a free at home up pick up and then delivers the promote to clients as a service items to our partners organizations such as; Habitat ReStore Lincoln and the People’s no one else provides. City Mission. Woods Bros Realty – Lincolnshire agent, Russ Quick
As of August 1st, 2018, the Giving Goods Program has generated 50 requests with an estimated donation value of $20,000. This service is currently available to HOME Real Estate and Woods Bros Realty customers in the Lincoln area. However, plans are already in place to expand this program offering to include our wider service area of Beatrice, Seward, York and Grand Island. Giving Goods Program Director, Jason Schmit, says, “This is a program we can include in all our listing presentations and offer all our customers. Not only is it a great service to be able to offer, the benefits to our community are significant. This is a true win/win situation for all involved.” Marketing materials such as the program flyer and program business cards can be picked up from the Marketing Coordinators at each office. The link to the request form can also be found under “Services” on the HOME and Woods Bros website, on the main page of Digidesk, or direct at www.givinggoodsforgood.com. BY: JASON SCHMIDT
Jason heads the Giving Goods Program. You can reach him at 531-500-3355 or jason.schmit@homeservicesne.com
Primavera w/Prosciutto, Asparagus & Carrots Ingredients
Directions
1 pound penne or farfalle
Bring a pot of water to a boil, salt it generously and cook the pasta for 8 minutes; add the asparagus, carrot and snap peas and cook for 3 minutes. Check the pasta and vegetables to make sure they’re cooked through but still have texture, then drain.
1 pound asparagus spears, stems trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks 1 cup snap peas 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces sliced prosciutto, jamon iberico or other high-quality ham, diced Photo courtesty of: Kat Teutsch
Recipe by: Food Network Magazine Total Time: 35 minutes Serves: 6 Gabby Gaulke loves to cook, she would even go as far to say she is a bit of a foodie. This was her favorite recipe she tried this past month. She hopes you enjoy it as much as she did!
1 large shallot, sliced 1/8 inch thick 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade or low-sodium storebought 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large saute pan, add the ham and shallot and cook until lightly browned, 3 minutes or so. Add the garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the cream, stock and mustard and simmer for a minute or two, scraping up any brown bits. Add the pasta and vegetables to the pan. Toss and cook for another 2 minutes, until cooked through and the pasta is coated. Taste for seasoning, add salt if necessary and serve immediately in warm bowls.
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