Collaborative Initiatives

This nationwide initiative provides local support, toll-free, 24/7 information and referrals for human services needs. During 2019, trained staff helped 4,263 callers from Lincoln/Lancaster County ($20,000 grant). Download your free Lancaster County Free Discount Prescription Card.

The agency technical assistance fund will provide flexible support to United Way partner agencies in addressing their organizational and capacity needs ($20,000 grant).

United Way provides funding to support Lincoln Community Learning Centers. The CLC initiative is focused on achieving three major outcomes: improved student learning and development, strong and supportive families and engaged neighborhoods ($35,000 grant).

This jointly funded project of United Way and the Joint Budget Committee of the City and County helps track food pantry and food distribution efforts in the community ($7,500 grant).

Lancaster Connected is a community collaborative for safe children and strong families. The mission of the collaborative is to support families through a prevention network of connected community resources to ensure all families have the opportunities they need to raise healthy and thriving children.

United Way provides support for the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development’s workforce development activity to create pathways for Lincoln residents to obtain living-wage employment in our community ($12,500 grant).

Ride United Last Mile Delivery is a United Way initiative, in partnership with DoorDash that fulfills critical food insecurity needs in 20 communities across the country, including right here in Lincoln and Lancaster County. Over 150 food deliveries are being made to Lincoln families each week through Ride United Last Mile Delivery. In 2022, we are committed to facilitating 10,000 deliveries in Lincoln and Lancaster County.

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