Our Impact

Even in a community as strong as ours, families and individuals face obstacles to live successful lives.

60%

increase last year in calls to our local 2-1-1 hotline for food

years is the decrease in life expectancy for our neighbors living in Lincoln’s impoverished neighborhoods

3rd

grade students who do not gain reading proficiency are four times more likely to drop out of school.

They say that one person can change the world. Imagine what we can do together.

3,644

victims of domestic violence received support last year

6,828

students served in academic programs last year.

732,296

meals served to neighbors facing hunger last year.

Our Mission

United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of Lincoln and Lancaster County.

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Our Work

We bring the community together to solve complex issues. By partnering with nonprofit agencies, local businesses and passionate community members we’re making a collective impact that advances the common good for all residents in Lincoln and Lancaster County.

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Stories

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.

Catalina's Story

You are helping families like Catalina's

My life has been changed by United Way

When Mo Shakir was fourteen, his mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Helping Families Stay in Their Homes with Lights on and Food on the Table

Last summer, during a particularly hot stretch of days, Linda and Jim, a senior couple on a fixed income, were overwhelmed by recent medical bills and realized they were behind on their utility payments.

Thanks to Ride United, Michelle, Betty, and Jeanette have food each week

“I know that if I’m low on food, I can count that on Friday, I will have some food,” Michelle says.

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