Thanksgiving is for everyone
Thanksgiving is for everyone. This includes the man who is broken in spirit and has burned all of his bridges with family and friends. It also includes the mom and her children who are just looking for a safe place to land and a break from hardship. Every individual served at our shelter and at…
Read MoreOur dental clinic helps people in need and it is absolutely free.
“I haven’t smiled in 12 years.” Can you imagine that? There is power in a smile. A smile can convey optimism and happiness, among other things. When you are embarrassed of your smile, or your teeth and gums hurt all the time, it changes your whole demeanor, and can greatly impact your health. The condition…
Read MoreLincoln’s kids experiencing homelessness can have a positive experience going back to school.
The first day of school. It’s exciting for most students. How will they feel about their teachers? Will they make new friends? Can they fit in? For the school aged kids experiencing homelessness and living here at the Mission, that excitement can turn into dread. School can be a very difficult place to go when…
Read MoreWinning a war of independence from homelessness & addiction
We have so much to be grateful for. As we remember and celebrate independence for our nation, I hope we don’t forget the homeless & impoverished struggling right here in our city. I’d like to share with you some battles for independence from homelessness and addiction that are being won at PCM. Earl is in…
Read MoreA homeless dad making sacrifices to support his kids and get himself clean
It’s easy to think that a man who struggles with drug addiction and lives in a homeless shelter is also a bad father to his children. Rick* is that guy. He has made decisions in his life that he regrets. Decisions that caused him to lose his family, his home, and more. On the surface,…
Read MoreRecycling: 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 MoreNebraska prisons are #1 in overcrowding.
PCM’s Curtis Center is making a way for former prisoners to successfully move forward, not back. Why is it so difficult for folks recently released from incarceration to successfully integrate backinto the community? The majority of material and social structures they had prior to sentencinghave either been changed during their time away or no longer…
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…
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