United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of Lincoln and Lancaster County.
Learn MoreThe needs in our community are as interconnected as we are. That’s why we prioritize bettering health, education and financial stability of everyone in Lincoln and Lancaster County.
We measure our success in actual lives changed. These stories are a testament to the difference that communities can make when we come together to create lasting change.
Across our community, United Way partner agencies worked harder than ever to meet growing need in 2020. Last year, 6,069,222 pounds of food were distributed by United Way funded partners.
Read MoreBecause of the pandemic, many children in our community are behind in their schooling. High school graduation rates fell in our community last year for the third year in a row and United Way is seeing challenges at all grade levels.
Read MoreEight-year-old Natalie was referred to one of United Way’s partner agencies because she was routinely showing up to school late and had trouble focusing in the classroom.
Read MoreWhen Derrick needed care he couldn't afford, United Way was there with hope.
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