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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...
Starry Nights Christmas Tree Festival & Gala 2018
Starry Nights is NEXT WEEK! Friday, November 23 3:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, November 24 9:00am-8:00pm Sunday, November 25 10:00am-2:00pm The Starry Nights Christmas Tree Festival is our way of saying "thank you" to Lincoln for your support of People's City Mission. Come...
Thanksgiving at the Mission
Our annual Thanksgiving dinner is just around the corner. As always, we depend greatly on the generosity of the community this time of year. Please help give Thanksgiving to thousands of homeless and near homeless in Lincoln so that they are able to enjoy the...
Toss Box Q & A
After the recent wave of Toss Box misuse, larcenies, and vandalisms, we wanted to continue the conversation by answering some of the frequently asked Toss Box questions. The purpose of the PCM Toss Box program is to make giving as convenient as possible for our entire...