Posts by Erin Rodriguez
Recycling: Things You Don’t Need Can Change A Life
I want to talk to you about recycling. Not just reuse and recycling of textiles (we’ll get to that later). But have you ever realized that the Giver and Creator of all resources, has demonstrated a model of recycling from the beginning? “He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.…
Read MorePeople’s City Mission Has Launched a New In-House Employment Agency
One of the leading causes for keeping people homeless is the lack of employment opportunities. For people staying at the Peoples City Mission (PCM), this can even happen in a strong job market. To help solve this issue PCM has just launched an in-house employment agency for their clients. This newly formed program will work…
Read MoreWhen it’s Cold Outside, No One is Ever Turned Away
There have been many cold days this year…and thankfully for most of us, warm places to go. But if you don’t have anywhere to stay, this winter is a dangerous time, even life threatening. Being our community’s only homeless shelter, providing dedicated overnight shelter, we are the safety net for the homeless. Quite literally, without…
Read MoreOne Year Drug Relapse Program
Homelessness and addiction often occur together, and, unfortunately, many people struggling with both issues are unable to get the help they need. Drug and alcohol abuse can develop due to the stresses associated with homelessness. Additionally, addiction can also contribute to loss of a home. Marty came to us from another state, having recently become…
Read MoreFor everyone searching for hope, KINDNESS changes everything.
“But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.” Titus 3:4-7 What wonderful news! God loves us and has given you and me a most precious gift in the form of a savior. The One who has…
Read MoreToy Giveaway for Kids at People’s City Mission
This year kids who are staying at the Mission and kids from impoverished families who shop at the Help Center will once again have a fun Christmas surprise. December 12 & 13 will be a time where guests of the mission can shop for free for Christmas presents for their families from new toys. December…
Read MoreFree Thanksgiving Meals Served at People’s City Mission
We don’t want anyone to be alone on the holidays. People’s City Mission will once again be serving a full Thanksgiving meal to not only all of the homeless in Lincoln, but to anyone who would otherwise be alone on Thanksgiving and could use a meal. We start serving at 11:30 and will go until…
Read MoreMental Health and the Homeless at PCM
August 30th of this year, two of our own had their lives taken from them. The man arrested for the crimes was also one of our own. Our staff and guests were shocked. Dismayed. Angry. Some even fearful. These seemed like senseless killings, by someone who had displayed no prior signs of violence. The next…
Read MorePCM Celebrates 115 Years of Service to the Lincoln Community
This year the People’s City Mission (PCM) is excited to be celebrating 115 years of service to the Lincoln community! During this time we have been able to assist over one million individuals struggling with homelessness and poverty. And our doors, well, they have stayed open for more than one million continuous hours to those seeking our…
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