Day Without Shoes began to help raise awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a person’s life. During a campaign held every April, the community is encouraged to donate their new or used shoes or make a cash donation to help every struggling family get a pair of shoes. Join us…

LET’S GIVE EVERY STRUGGLING FAMILY IN LINCOLN A PAIR OF SHOES! Day Without Shoes began to help raise awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a person’s life. During a campaign held every April, the community is encouraged to donate their new or used shoes or make a cash donation to…

Every year, the Realtor’s Association of Lincoln coordinates a sock drive to benefit People’s City Mission and provide those in need in our community with warm socks. In 2023, they surpassed their goal and collected over 40,000 PAIRS OF SOCKS! This year they hope to collect even more. Collection is Feb. 1-29. Collection sites and more info…

On the longest night of the year, Thursday, December 21st, People’s City Mission will host a memorial service to remember those homeless members of our community who passed away during this past year.  The Longest Night of the Year: A Memorial Service for those Who Died Homeless will be held Thursday, December 21, 2023, 7:00 pm…

Our annual Santa’s Workshop Christmas Toy Giveaway for families in need will take place Thursday, December 14th. We anticipate helping over 5,000 people, including shelter guests and low-income families who shop at the Help Center. At this event, families in need at the shelter and in the general public can shop for free for Christmas gifts for…

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. Doors will open at 11:00, with the meal starting…

People’s City Mission is proud to present the 13th annual Starry Nights Christmas Tree Festival: 2023 Walk Through the Trees, November 22nd, 24th,25th, and 26th at Gateway Mall. Starry Nights Christmas Tree Festival is People’s City Mission’s largest community event and fundraiser. During the event, the community will be treated to gorgeous, elaborate designer-decorated Christmas trees sponsored…

PCM’s Help Center at 6800 P St. will be giving away 500 Thanksgiving meal boxes to those in need.  Giveaway will take place on Saturday, November 18th, from 9:30am – 12:30pm, or until supplies run out. This will be a DRIVE THROUGH event, with staff and volunteers directing traffic for a smooth flow.

The FREE distribution of coats from the 3rd annual YMCA Coat Drive for PCM will take place on Thursday, Nov. 2 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. This distribution is open to all regular shoppers at the Help Center and anyone in the community who is in need. Shoppers will need to register at the…

Winter weather in Nebraska can bring hardships to the homeless, but this year a familiar organization is stepping in to bring some warmth and relief from the cold to those who need it most. During the month of October, all four Lincoln YMCA locations will be participating in a coat drive to benefit People’s City…