2022 HOMETOWN HEROES MAGAZINE

Page 28 2022 Hometown HEROES Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS May / June 2022 Joan Woods taught school. What made both Bob and Joan ‘Jo’Woods heroes was their “quiet philanthropy.” They purposely lived frugally, driving around in rickety cars, and not spending their money on themselves. When Bob died in 1998, Jo was still driving a 1972 Camaro with crank windows and no AC. It took months of cajoling to get her to buy a new car and even then, she bought a used Avalon. She was also known to frequent thrift stores for her own clothing. Bob and Jo both gave away literally millions of dollars to worthy local causes, most always anonymously. Very few people knew they did those things, which is the way they wanted it. But, they kept it up and accomplished wonderful things for this community. Their philanthropy showed their true character and their true colors. The Woods Foundation was not really a goal Continue 8