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What Is The White Cane Foundation?

Our Co-founders David and Kelly Lauer on why they started The White Cane Foundation.

How the White Cane Foundation Impacts our Local Community

  • We partner with title 1 elementary schools in Lincoln, NE where the majority of students live below the poverty level. We currently serve 7 of the 20 Title 1 Schools. 
  • Each school has an assigned liaison to identify students in need and submits weekly information about the children selected to The White Cane Foundation. 
  • Volunteers take the information and make weekly deliveries to the school with supplies we provide. They meet one-on-one with students in The White Cane Foundation “store”, a designed space in every school where selected children can shop, in a place that provides privacy and dignity in a school-designated area
  • Each Student receives two pairs of pants and two tops, tennis shoes, socks, underwear, hygiene items, and a coat if needed. 
  • We encourage and love the students while helping them “shop” and see the pride in their eyes as they walk out the door with their new clothes which we call “Bundles of Joy”. 
  • Our goal is to be a part of every Title 1 Elementary School in Lincoln. 

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Mission Statement

The White Cane Foundation is here to provide students with basic needs through a consistent presence. An emphasis will be placed on maintaining the dignity and respect of the individual. Students are empowered to go out in the world with confidence and independence to become their very best self. 

Vision Statement

To be the light for every student with a need. 

Core Values

Act with dignity, grace and compassion.

Be present. 

Bring the joy.

Be open and accepting of others.

About Us

Thank you for taking an interest in The White Cane Foundation. We started this foundation because we felt inspired to do more. We knew kids were attending school and not able to do their very best because they were worried about their hygiene and proper clothing. With a little effort and passion, we are confident we can bridge the gap for these students and be a source of positive light in their lives.  


People often ask us, why the name “The White Cane Foundation”. In 2013 our family watched the music video “Lover of the Light” by Mumford & Sons. In it, a blind man leaves his white cane at home and goes out into the world with only his senses and the light guiding him. It inspired our family to think about a way to challenge each other to go out into the world and share the light. For us, that inspiration is an actual white cane that rotates between family members and symbolizes the importance of being the very best person we each can be.   


We encourage you to watch the Mumford & Sons, featuring Idris Elba, - Lover of the Light official music video here. 


Be the light,

Dave and Kelly Lauer

Download Brochure & Annual Reports

White Cane Foundation Brochure (pdf)Download
White Cane Foundation 2022 Annual Report (pdf)Download
The White Cane Foundation Annual Repor0t 2021 (pdf)Download
White Cane Foundation Annual Report 2020 (pdf)Download

Your support will help us provide clothing and hygiene kits for children in need.

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