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When a Child in Your Life is in Danger, Here’s a SAFE PLACE They Can Go
Did you know that when your kids are out, all sorts of things can happen? Such as their being bullied, a stranger following them, or perhaps their need to escape a bad date. Of course trafficking is always a potential danger too. This is why Safe Place was created....
HOW DOES HE PULL HIMSELF UP BY HIS BOOTSTRAPS When he has no boots?
It’s a painful thing when tragedy strikes. And sometimes the consequences are enormous. Take Mark for instance. A young man working hard in construction before he fell off a two-story building. Thankfully, Mark survived the fall. However, the suffering he endured as a...
CARES Act Allows for $300 Above-the-Line Charitable Giving Deduction
Did you know that the CARES Act relief initiative now allows taxpayers to deduct up to $300 of their cash donations to qualifying organizations without itemizing deductions? Key Points A measure in the federal coronavirus relief bill grants taxpayers an above-the-line...
The Never-Ending Cycle: Why breaking out of poverty is so hard
Young children living in low socioeconomic households are probably not aware of the money troubles their parents experience. However, they do sense an overall tension in the household, which makes them apprehensive and tense, the American Psychological Association...
Give To Lincoln Day: A Story of Redemption
“There is no part of my experience that God can’t use. Whether it’s the trauma from my childhood, my drug addiction, my time in jail, none of them are off limits to God’s redemptive power.” -Art Wilson Art is the director of the Men’s Shelter here at the Mission. He’s...
Give to Lincoln Day: A Story of Beating The Odds
Randy has a gruff voice and a wicked sweet tooth. He likes to make people laugh. He has a servant’s heart and is very creative in the kitchen. Randy is also the Food Services Manager at People’s City Mission. He runs a tight ship and is responsible for making and...
COVID-19 Response and How You Can Help
//NOTICE// If you have lost income because of this pandemic and need the services of the Help Center, come during shopping hours and let an employee know your situation and you will be allowed to shop for free while supplies last. You will be asked to show an ID...
SmileLNK
On Tuesday, February 25th, the 3rd annual SmileLNK will be held at People’s City Mission. SmileLNK began as the brainchild of Matt Elwood of Elwood Photography. Matt came to us and said, “Guys, I have this idea….” He wanted our guests to be able to have a nice family...
Winter for the Homeless
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. Did you know there are hundreds of people in Lincoln who are homeless and...
Christmas at the Mission
There are so many ways for you to touch a life and help the homeless & impoverished at People's City Mission this Christmas! Here's a short list, but the possibilities are endless: • Fulfill a ‘wish list’ for a single lady, or family for Christmas • Donate a new...