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Leveraging Community Investments for Modern Affordable Housing
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...
A Second Chance: Building Futures Through Manufacturing at Bison, Inc.
Bison, Inc. and the Lincoln Manufacturing Council are creating opportunities for justice-involved individuals through skills training and jobs.
Lincoln Vital Signs Data Walks: Inspiring Collective Action Through Community Feedback
Strong communities use data to make collective changes that ensure everyone has the opportunity to succeed and thrive. Lincoln’s ongoing data report, Lincoln Vital Signs, informs residents about trends affecting our city and invites collaboration across all sectors of...
Strong Neighborhoods Grants to Fund $25,000 in Local Projects
Community Builder Coalition recently unveiled the Strong Neighborhoods Grants program to support neighborhood-based, resident-led programs and projects across Lincoln. Lincoln Community Foundation granted $25,000 to support and equip neighborhood stakeholders to...
New Pilot Program Improves Lincoln’s Rental Properties
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...
MyTern: A Community Immersion Experience
Lincoln has many programs and initiatives working towards retaining skilled talent within its workforce. One of its programs focuses on reaching students before they enter the workforce. MyTern, Lincoln’s signature summer internship networking program, wrapped up a...
Big Hearts Shaping Little Minds
Earlier this summer, 11 future childcare givers walked into the classroom – with diverse cultures, diverse life experiences – all extremely eager to learn and connected with the dream of serving children and families. On a warm summer day in mid-August, Lincoln...
Lincoln Community Foundation Grants $850,000 for Affordable Housing
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,...
Lincoln Littles Giving Day Expanded to Month of February
Lincoln Community Foundation is excited to announce that the annual Lincoln Littles Giving Day has been expanded to a month-long campaign raising funds and awareness for Lincoln Littles work in early childhood education. Launched in 2019 and inspired by the Prosper...
Community Development Resources Names New Executive Director
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...