Member Agencies

Our hope is that we would provide a space for people to come in their time of need, that people would find Atlas as a place of truth and love, acceptance and direction, grace and mercy and that all of us would pursue vibrant and growing relationships with the community, each other, and Christ most importantly.

https://www.atlaslincoln.org

Bridges to Hope provides basic household furniture, clothing, and personal hygiene products at no cost to the men and women we serve. An executive director, office manager, thrift store manager, and store assistant, along with many dedicated volunteers, manage the 4,800 square foot warehouse and the 3,500 square foot thrift store, providing a friendly face to those coming through our doors. Our vision also includes incoming housing projects like the Tiny Home Village, which will exist to end some of the current issues that cause the incarcerated to recidivate.

https://www.bridgestohopene.org

Our vision statement is an aspirational goal that we strive to achieve every single day at CSS. We strive to inspire hope and love when we welcome the stranger and when we give drink to the thirsty and food to the hungry. We strive to inspire hope and love when we encounter each other and when we encounter our volunteers, community partners, and you, our supporters. In every encounter, that is our goal and we’d be honored to have you join us on this journey. See how you can partner with us as we work hard to accomplish this goal for our southern Nebraskan neighbors.

https://csshope.org

Our mission is to help children and youth achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. Each day, CEDARS provides this mission-focused work to over 1,000 kids through an array of programs. In the last year, CEDARS supported 2,531 kids and families.

https://www.cedarskids.org

Our mission is to provide services and programs to our low-income community here in Lincoln that address basic needs and provide opportunities to achieve economic independence.

centerforpeople.org

Over the past 50 years, CenterPointe has grown to include over forty programs including mental health and substance use treatment, primary care services, rehabilitation, medication management, 24-hour crisis response, and housing. 

centerpointe.org

Central Plains Center for Services is a private, non-profit social service agency. Since its founding in October 1994, the Agency has remained committed to its purpose and mission of “offering opportunities for positive change to individuals, families, and communities.” This is achieved through various services, including Transitional and Independent Living Coaching, Educational Programs, Financial Literacy Services, and Early Childhood Education. The administrative office in Broken Bow, Nebraska, reflects our strong rural roots and perspective in our statewide work. In addition, we have offices in Lincoln and Omaha to better serve urban and more populous areas. Our 41 dedicated and highly skilled staff are located throughout Nebraska, providing coverage to all of the state’s 93 counties and 76,121 square miles. Our strategic geographic distribution of staff ensures that we can easily serve our populations wherever they are located.

central-plains.org

Central Plains Center for Services is a private, non-profit social service agency. Since its founding in October 1994, the Agency has remained committed to its purpose and mission of “offering opportunities for positive change to individuals, families, and communities.” This is achieved through various services, including Transitional and Independent Living Coaching, Educational Programs, Financial Literacy Services, and Early Childhood Education. The administrative office in Broken Bow, Nebraska, reflects our strong rural roots and perspective in our statewide work. In addition, we have offices in Lincoln and Omaha to better serve urban and more populous areas. Our 41 dedicated and highly skilled staff are located throughout Nebraska, providing coverage to all of the state’s 93 counties and 76,121 square miles. Our strategic geographic distribution of staff ensures that we can easily serve our populations wherever they are located.

https://www.communityactionatwork.org/

The David Staenberg Family Foundation helps veterans in Lincoln through partnering with local organizations, providing for tangible needs, and offering meals during the holidays. The David Staenberg Family Foundation helps dyslexic youth continue their education through scholarships to post-secondary education.

https://davidstaenbergfamilyfoundation.org

We provide support to women who are sold for sex. By focusing on several core areas, we fill specific gaps in our community’s efforts to end trafficking. Our team creates safe physical and emotional spaces for women to experience restoration. For someone who has never experienced no-strings-attached care, this changes everything.

disruptingtraffick.org

Family Service Lincoln is a 501(c)3, founded in 1891 as the first charitable organization in Lincoln, Nebraska. The programming provided by Family Service has evolved over the years to meet the needs of families and fit the current conditions in our community. Today we provide case management, housing, behavioral health therapy, expanded learning opportunities, and nutrition programs to more than 6,000 families a year. Our mission of “Helping Families Thrive” embodies the impact we have across all five tracks of programming.

familyservicelincoln.org

Fresh Start is a proactive agency focused on eradicating homelessness for women through quality services and expanded partnerships.

freshstarthome.org

Founded in 1978, Friendship Home has been in existence for 45 years, with its first permanent home in the summer of 1985. To meet the needs of domestic violence survivors and their children, Friendship Home’s current facilities have expanded shelter options, including transitional housing and single-family shelters.

friendshiphome.org

The Good Neighbor Community Center (GNCC) offers essential and emergency services, providing support to families and individuals in Lincoln and Lancaster County. Established in 1973 as a mission by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the GNCC firmly upholds the principle of religious and cultural inclusivity. We are dedicated to serving all members of our community, without regard to their ethnicity, race, creed or cultural background.

gncclincoln.org

We build trusting relationships with women and girls who are vulnerable to and victims of sexual exploitation in Nebraska. We address the demand side of sex trafficking by leading men to end the objectification of women and children. We raise community awareness about this injustice & empower individuals to recognize, prevent and combat it.

https://ivegotaname.org/

The mission of the Department of Community Corrections is to provide an opportunity for positive change with the safety of our community and dignity of the participants as the driving force. Community Corrections is able to reduce the need for incarceration by providing the court with community-based supervision and therapeutic services with an emphasis on accountability and public safety.

https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/192/Community-Corrections

We at the League of Human Dignity are concerned with the rights and quality of life of people with disabilities. We believe in emphasizing likeness not difference, ability not disability, normality not abnormality, and integration not segregation. We work with people who have disabilities to promote independent living and ensure social, economic, and political equality.

https://leagueofhumandignity.com/

For more than 50 years, Legal Aid of Nebraska has provided dignity, hope, self-sufficiency and justice through quality civil legal aid. The legal services we provide allow us to support and stand side-by-side with low-income Nebraskans to ensure the fair enforcement of the law, to protect the rights of the people, and to address the urgent legal needs of our communities. That is the important job of Legal Aid of Nebraska.

https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org/

Lincoln City Libraries fosters the power of reading and provides open access to all forms of information to enrich people’s lives every day.

lincolnlibraries.org

The mission of Lincoln Community Foundation (LCF) is to provide leadership and resources to help build a great city. We serve as faithful stewards for many types of philanthropy, both for your gifts today and for your lasting legacy of giving tomorrow.

lcf.org

The Housing Authority fulfills that mission by: The ownership and/or management of 1400+ units of rental housing, The administration of the federal Section 8 Rent Subsidy Program in the city of Lincoln, The operation of two home ownership programs, Tenant supportive services, Community partnerships with other providers of housing and social services Although the Lincoln Housing Authority is a governmental entity, it does not have the power to tax, and does not receive local tax dollars. It is governed by a five member Board of Commissioners appointed by Lincoln’s mayor and approved by the City Council. The Board of Commissioners appoints an Executive Director to oversee the daily operation, and ensure that the Board’s policies are implemented.

https://www.l-housing.com/index.html

No one should have to choose between buying food and basic hygiene care. We work to ensure our neighbors have access to hygiene and period products – vital for health, self-esteem, and daily life, yet often overlooked and unaffordable for many in our community. There are no government assistance programs to help with these fundamental needs. By bridging this critical gap, we’re creating pathways to better health, confidence, and opportunity for all.

https://www.lincolnhygienenetwork.org/

Lincoln Public Schools is the second largest public school district in Nebraska, located in the heart of the plains, renowned for its long-standing legacy of educational excellence and tradition of rigorous academic achievement. The school district is growing and thriving, serving over 41,000 students in more than 70 schools and programs.The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning, and civic engagement.

lps.org

Welcome to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department. Our mission is to protect and promote the public’s health.

https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Health-Department

The Human Services Administration shall serve as the eyes and ears of the public sector, facilitating and advising elected officials, funding sources, and the community at-large in the areas of human services and its delivery system. Its purpose shall be to guide this community to respond to human needs in a collaborative, cost efficient, and expedient manner with available resources, and to assist in generating new resources when necessary.

https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/255/Human-Services

Lutheran Family Services expresses God’s love for all people by providing quality human care services that build and strengthen individual, family, and community life.

onelfs.org

Matt Talbot provides beyond basic needs to embolden people to have hope. Everyone is welcome to walk through our open doors and get a hot meal two times a day. Nevertheless, Matt Talbot is about much more than food. We are a dedicated and united front of staff and volunteers who help the homeless and near homeless find possibilities when things seem impossible.

https://www.mtko.org/

Established in 2001, MHA-NE is a nonprofit, peer operated, and participant-driven organization dedicated to serving and providing alternative programs to those who live with mental health and/or substance use and addiction issues.

https://mha-ne.org/

Since 1996, Nebraska Appleseed has fought for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. We take a systemic approach to complex issues – such as child welfare, immigration policy, affordable health care and poverty – and we take our work wherever we can do the most good, whether that’s in the courthouse, at the Capitol, or in the community.

https://neappleseed.org/

The Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence enhances safety and justice by changing the beliefs and behaviors, and dismantling the systems that perpetuate sexual and domestic violence, human trafficking, stalking, and other forms of violence.

https://www.nebraskacoalition.org/

NDCS has a statutory responsibility to keep safe people in the public, people who work for the agency, people who visit its prisons and the people living in its prisons. This is accomplished through sound incarceration practices and daily vigilance. Good security encompasses much more than counts, searches and locked doors.  It includes providing opportunities for incarcerated individuals to change thinking and behavior. Those opportunities are facilitated by assessments, treatment, programming and comprehensive reentry planning.

https://corrections.nebraska.gov/

Growing Nebraska communities through affordable housing and agribusiness. NIFA leverages its resources, data, knowledge and technology, with effective statewide partnerships and collaboration, to promote vibrant Nebraska communities through affordable housing solutions and agribusiness.

https://www.nifa.org/

Established to deliver quality healthcare in the state of Nebraska through local, regional and community-based resources, Nebraska Total Care is a Managed Care Organization and subsidiary of Centene Corporation (Centene). Nebraska Total Care exists to improve the health of its beneficiaries through focused, compassionate and coordinated care. Our approach is based on the core belief that quality healthcare is best delivered locally.

https://www.nebraskatotalcare.com/

NeighborWorks Lincoln is a non-profit community housing development organization that actively partners with residents, businesses, and public officials to increase the supply of affordable housing and strengthen neighborhoods. We open doors for people to achieve their dreams of home ownership and for others who are committed to strong and inclusive neighborhoods.

https://nwlincoln.org/welcome.html

People’s City Mission was started in 1907 by local churches, offering food and shelter for transient and impoverished men, women and children. Today, the People’s City Mission is Lincoln’s primary homeless shelter housing 350 men, women, and children on an average day. PCM provides emergency and transitional housing to both men and families (including single mothers). The Help Center, opened in 1990, takes the donations our community gives us and distributes them to low-income families within the community for no cost. Here we collect and then distribute food, clothing, household items, furniture, toys, and personal care items. The PCM Free Medical Clinic opened in July 2009 to provide free medical, dental, chiropractic, and behavioral health care to low-income Lincoln residents without medical insurance.

https://pcmlincoln.org/

The mission of the Association is to provide programs and services that enhance your career. As a REALTOR® you work hard and it is important to know the benefits available to you. Through the REALTOR® organization you gain the strength of numbers for industry issues and purchasing power; a higher level of professionalism through standards of practice; and the right to use the term REALTOR®.

https://lincolnrealtors.com/

Region V Systems is one of six Behavioral Health Regions in Nebraska. Each Region is unique, yet all play an important role in the provision of behavioral health services across Nebraska. The Regional system provides an avenue of local participation and local autonomy in the development and delivery of needed services.

https://region5systems.net/

The Bridge Behavioral Health is a nationally-accredited substance use and mental health treatment facility. We provide medically-monitored withdrawal, substance use and mental health respite, residential treatment, and outpatient services. With a trauma-informed approach, our multidisciplinary team works with each client to create an individualized treatment plan. We are open 24/7 and serve people regardless of their ability to pay.

https://thebridgenebraska.org/

The mission of The HUB is to provide unconditional support and programming for young people as they become productive, independent, and active members of the community. 

https://www.hublincoln.org/

United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County works to bring the whole community together to create long-term, lasting change. Even in a community as strong as ours, families and individuals face obstacles to live successful lives. That’s why we prioritize bettering the health, education and financial stability of everyone in Lincoln and Lancaster County. We all share a responsibility for the future of our community. It is vital that we join together to build a strong foundation that leads to lasting change.

https://www.unitedwaylincoln.org/

UNL’s Center on Children, Families, and the Law is one of 57 departments, centers, programs, and institutes located within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. CCFL was established in 1987 to serve as a home for research and public service on child and family policy issues. The knowledge of child and family issues we gain is used to educate policymakers, scholars, service providers, and the public. Our work serves as the primary basis for new local, state, and national policies and has been cited in court rulings, including the U.S. Supreme Court. We help the helpers by providing training, resources, and expertise to helping professionals.

https://ccfl.unl.edu/

The Urban Development department is responsible for managing Lincoln’s share of federal Community Development Block Grant funds, serving as the City’s Redevelopment Authority, coordinating acquisition of Right of Way and sales of City property, and managing public parking resources. 

https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Urban-Development

At VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Find a health facility near you, and manage your health online. Sign up for community events and updates.

https://www.va.gov/nebraska-western-iowa-health-care/

Our mission is two-fold: 1.) To provide services to victims and their significant others who are faced with the traumatic aftermath of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, incest, and childhood abuse and 2.) To provide information about these crimes for the purposes of citizen awareness, prevention and to enhance the sensitivity and professional understanding of those who may work with individuals with these problems.

https://www.voicesofhopelincoln.org/

The Mission of Wellbeing Initiative, Inc. is to empower individuals living with mental health and substance use challenges to reach their fullest potential. We strive to do this by cultivating communities through training, education, and opportunities for success.

https://wellbeinginitiatives.org/

The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The YWCA community contributes time, talent, tenacity and financial support for the betterment of women everywhere. The YWCA is a powerful voice for the rights of women. The YWCA is a community united by a passion for positive social change, justice and economic empowerment. We are thought leaders and activists. We aim to shake things up to improve the lives of women and their families and communities everywhere. We have continued to grow with the help of our donors and volunteers that make our mission possible.

https://www.ywcalincoln.org/