By Amanda Barker, Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships, Lincoln Community Foundation One question that’s been preoccupying my mind lately is this – “What does a community look like when everyone is prospering?” For me, that question goes beyond my role...
Discover how Foxtail Meadows is setting a new standard for mixed-income housing in Lincoln—with help from the Lincoln Community Foundation.
It took around a decade and the collaboration of dozens of individuals and organizations to reach a groundbreaking ceremony held on Nov. 6. But within two years, Center Terrace will bring 125 affordable apartments, community space and a medical clinic to 1000 S. 13th...
Quality affordable housing leads to healthier and stable families, which in turn increases a thriving community. Although Lincoln has lower housing costs in comparison to the national average, discrepancies of what this looks like in our community remain. According...
The Lincoln Community Foundation (LCF) recently awarded $850,000 in grants from its Affordable Housing Fund to seven organizations working to create and preserve affordable housing. These organizations include Community Development Resources, Family Service Lincoln,...
Community Development Resources (CDR) Board of Directors recently announced the selection of Farshad Maltes as its new Executive Director. Farshad started with CDR in early December following a national search for an executive director which CDR has not had in place...
The Lincoln Vital Signs 2022 report features data that provides a shared understanding of our city—both the achievements and persistent weaknesses. Previous reports have become the centerpiece of a community-wide engagement process to set priorities and take action to...
Ninety minutes pass quickly as Prosper Lincoln drivers gather once a month to provide updates and collaborate on the many community-wide efforts taking place to lift Lincoln higher. What started as 2,100 ideas to address the 2014 Lincoln Vital Signs findings has...
One year after releasing its Affordable Housing Coordinated Action Plan, a detailed report of growth trends and market analysis that outlines the city’s housing needs over the next 10 years, Lincoln has seen tremendous achievements around its affordable housing...
The City of Lincoln has been providing housing and utility assistance since July 2020 when CARES Act funding became available. If the pandemic has prevented you or someone you know from paying for housing and utilities, financial assistance may be available. Money to...