Lora arrived at Fresh Start Home with nothing but “the gift of desperation” and some clothing. Three years later, this recovering and sober alcoholic and drug abuser is no longer homeless, has a job and most importantly, has her three children back in her life. Lora’s tear-filled success story drew a standing ovation from the… Read the Full Story »
Look out world! There’s a new engineering partnership that could radically alter our lives. Or at least it will alter the lives of the aspiring engineers. They’re two 10-year-old boys. The pair participated in a 2016 summer enrichment program focusing on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math). After designing, testing, modifying, and perfecting a wind-powered… Read the Full Story »
The notion of poverty is all too easy to disregard in one’s mind as, “not my problem.” Indeed, for those of us lucky enough to be reading this in the comfort of our warm homes or at the office it can be difficult to imagine what impoverished individuals go through every day. However, ponder this… Read the Full Story »
Moving the tassel from the right to the left is more than just a symbolic gesture. For students unable to perform this acclaimed tradition, it can mean making an average of $707,400 less in their lifetime and are 27 percent higher likelihood of living in poverty. The Lincoln Board of Education has set the goal… Read the Full Story »
Wine bottles wrapped in rhinestones, desserts designed to tease the most determined dieter and bling by the basketful were on display to tempt those who attended United Way’s Women in Philanthropy 10th Annual Helping Hands Auction held at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel on Jan. 26. Dozens of baskets loaded with silent auction items and a… Read the Full Story »
Mental health conditions are more common than cancer, diabetes and heart disease, affecting one-fourth of all Americans over the age of 18. But this isn’t a problem exclusive to adults. Studies show that half of all lifetime cases of a mental illness begin to develop before age 14, and one in five students between the… Read the Full Story »
Join United Way and community leaders to learn about performance-based social change and maximizing our community investments from expert, Mark Friedman. This event will feature expert Mark Friedman discussing the needs for accountability and performance measures as it relates to social change. There are many wonderful causes to support in Lincoln, but how do we… Read the Full Story »
The following local sites are offering food and gift donation programs: Many places require pre-registration as well as proof of income eligibility. Please call the specific agency for more information. Catholic Social Services 2241 O St 402-474-1600 Services: • Food baskets for families/individuals • Toy Room – parents may shop for one toy per child… Read the Full Story »
Help support United Way and Community Health Charities by supporting the businesses who are helping to build a better community. Starting on Small Business Saturday, November 26th, the following participating business will be donating a portion of their sales to United Way & Community Health Charities:
Food. Gifts. Family. Friends. These are important parts to holiday celebrations. Unfortunately, there are many families in Lincoln who face the holiday season without one or several of these. How can you get involved? United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County is partnering once again with local agencies serving those in need by offering the… Read the Full Story »
