--- title: KENNESAW COUPLE TO RECEIVE VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR AWARD Aaron and Kerri Bly to be recognized by Nebraska Children's Home Society - Nebraska Children's Home Society description: OMAHA, Neb. (December 6, 2013) Aaron and Kerri Bly of Kennesaw will be recognized as Volunteers of the Year by Nebraska Children’s Home Society (NCHS) at its 120th anniversary and awards banquet on December 14, 2013. “Often in development, when requesting support we ask people to give of their time, talents and treasures, “said Brian Read More... --- [Donate](https://nchs.org/donate/) - - - - - [402.451.0787](tel:402.451.0787) [402.451.0787](tel:402.451.0787) - [130th Anniversary](https://nchs.org/130-years-nchs-celebration/) - [Calendar](https://nchs.org/events/) - [Careers](https://nchs.org/careers/) - [Get Involved](https://nchs.org/get-involved/) [Donate](https://nchs.org/donate/) [![Finalized-NCHS-Full-Color](https://blog.nchs.org/hubfs/Finalized-NCHS-Full-Color.svg)](https://nchs.org/) - [Family Support](https://nchs.org/family-support/) - Column 1 - [Pregnancy Services Offering resources, support, & guidance as you determine the best course of action for you & your family.](https://nchs.org/pregnancy-services/) - 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(December 6, 2013) Aaron and Kerri Bly of Kennesaw will be recognized as Volunteers of the Year by Nebraska Children’s Home Society (NCHS) at its 120th anniversary and awards banquet on December 14, 2013. “Often in development, when requesting support we ask people to give of their time, talents and treasures, “said Brian Osborne NCHS Chief Development Officer. “All three aspects are important, so the volunteer of the year award was created to honor those who go above and beyond the call of duty in giving of their time and talents.” Aaron and Kerri Bly make their home in rural Kenesaw. Their home was formerly a country school, and appropriately it is now a place of continuous learning for them and their five children, Gabby, Christian, Trae, Seth and EJ. The couple  has been volunteering for NCHS about nine years, being vocal advocates of adoption, and causes that support children. They have recruited sponsors, businesses, and sports celebrities to support NCHS.   Aaron has utilized his skills of organization and persuasion to assemble an active and committed group of volunteers in Kearney and the tri-cities area. This past July the group hosted the 5th Annual Fairways and Greens for Kids and Dreams charity golf tournament in Kearney, with over $50,000 in proceeds benefiting the Children’s Home. For their  commitment to volunteerism and the NCHS mission of providing safe and loving care for children of all ages, the Nebraska Children’s Home Society is presenting Aaron and Kerri Bly with the Volunteers of the Year Award.   [![NCHS Team](https://blog.nchs.org/hubfs/NCHS-Team-Author-IMG.png)](https://blog.nchs.org/author/nchs-team) [NCHS Team](https://blog.nchs.org/author/nchs-team) The NCHS team is committed to helping children, parents, grandparents, and families create a safe and loving home. To the NCHS Team, children always come first. By providing support to families and parents, NCHS works to ensure children have access to the care, love, and development opportunities they need to be successful adults. ## Related Blogs September 9, 2024 ##### NCHS Announces Lincoln Office Relocation LINCOLN, Neb. (September 9, 2024) - After 15 years at the Valley Road location, NCHS is announcing... Read More + September 15, 2023 ##### Governor Pillen proclaims September is Kinship Care Awareness Month Caption: Governor Jim Pillen presents Kinship Care Awareness Month Proclamation to NCHS Chief... Read More + August 9, 2023 ##### NCHS Welcomes Five New Board Members OMAHA, Neb. (August 8, 2023) - NCHS is pleased to welcome five new members to its board of... 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