August 30, 2019 United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County is launching a new initiative to address chronic absenteeism for youth in the Lincoln community. Through its Stable. Strong. Successful. initiative, United Way will work closely with Lincoln Public Schools, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation and our funded partners. “It’s easy to understand that a… Read the Full Story »
New this year is our Leadership Registry micro-site. Instead of printing the Leadership Giving registry, with the support of redthread, our advertising agency, we modernized our approach to recognizing our leadership donors. Please click here to visit our new Leadership Registry site!
Join the National Association of Letter Carriers(NALC) Branch 8 for the LARGEST food drive in the nation! The NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is this Saturday, May 11th! Leave a bag of non-perishable food donations next to your mailbox or at a local post office, and mail carriers and volunteers will deliver the goods… Read the Full Story »
The Great Gatsby himself might not have been in attendance at the United Way Women in Philanthropy’s Helping Hands auction on Jan. 31, but nearly 500 people were there dressed to the nines in rhinestones, flapper skirts, feathers, and vintage suits true to the Roaring Twenties theme. The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel ballroom was the… Read the Full Story »
Lincoln and Lancaster County are not immune to childhood poverty and neglect issues. While our city’s unemployment rate is lower than nearly any other place in the country, employment as a baseline doesn’t necessarily keep one’s family out of poverty. In fact, more than half of Lincoln’s impoverished adults are employed. That number affects not… 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. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY 855 S. 8th Street 402-477-4133 Services: • Volunteers needed for gift wrapping and food distribution CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES… Read the Full Story »
LINCOLN, NEBR—Sponsored by Ameritas, the September kickoff breakfast of the United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County/Community Health Charities year-long campaign to raise $7 million for 64 community agencies had all the earmarks of a marathon—sprinters who shot out of the starting gate and countless others who will work hard for a big finish. “We… Read the Full Story »
With varying levels of pre-K learning experiences, the first days of kindergarten can be challenging for students. While some can read, write and name colors, others are falling behind and still learning how to hold a pencil and spell their own name. Jump Start to Kindergarten is a program that’s part of United Way’s ENGAGE…. Read the Full Story »
If there were ever doubts about how much folks around here like wings, it was easily put to rest on Saturday June 30 when Lincoln’s Railyard filled with happy wing-eaters, there to support United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County. With wet wipes at the ready, nearly 800 ticket holders donned lanyards that gave them… Read the Full Story »
Lancaster County’s rate of child abuse and neglect investigations varies from year to year. Overall: the outlook is positive. Per capita rates of incidents of reported neglect have decreased by 17% since the rates hit highs in 2011, while efforts, outreach and visibility on the issue have dramatically improved. How can we continue making strides?… Read the Full Story »
