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Single Dads and their Kids Have A Place at PCM
Kevin is a single dad who is the sole parent for his children. He is also homeless. If he were in a city other than Lincoln, it’s highly probable he would not be able to find a shelter that would accept his family. He would likely have to make the devastating choice...
Diaper & Wipes Drive for UKRAINE
Have you been wanting to do something tangible to help the folks in Ukraine who are suffering? In the face of incredible obstacles, don't despair at being unable to fix it all. Instead, let's do what we can - and this is one of those things. People’s City Mission is...
PCM 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...
The Curtis Center at PCM Provides Hope and Second Chances
by Mike Kinney The needs of men and women recently released from incarceration can’t be overstated. The majority of material and social structures they had prior to sentencing have been either changed during their time away or no longer exist. To cite Maslow, the...
PCM Has a Completely FREE Dental Clinic
Have you ever had a toothache? I have, and let me tell you - the pain was all consuming. Fortunately, I was able to go to my dentist and get it fixed. But what if I didn’t have insurance or enough money to see a dentist? Did you know there are a number of people in...
24 Hours on the Street
YOU'RE INVITED For the 4th year, Pastor Tom is going for 24 hours without food or sleep, advocating for the homeless. June 25th & 26th, 1pm to 1pm, we will be in the Haymarket, at 8th and P Streets. Pastor Tom will be talking with guests throughout the 24 hours....
Father’s Day: Two Men Fighting to be Healthy Role Models
Darren is one of the single dads staying with us at the Mission. Not too long ago, his son’s mom called Darren to plead with him to come to Lincoln to take care of their son, who had been having some behavioral problems. Their son is very close to his grandpa in...
The Pandemic is Especially Impacting the Homeless
Have you felt the loneliness of isolation since the pandemic hit? Some of you have been unable to hug grandkids or grandparents. Some have missed out on much needed human contact in order to be physically safe. Isolation in and of itself effects the emotional state of...
What’s His Story? It Could Be One of Hope.
Before I began working with the homeless, I had never talked to someone who would be listed as a homicide victim within a few days. Or met a child that had lived in a car for four months. Or had lunch with someone who had slept in an alley and eaten their meals from a...
Winter Coats & Warmth Items Needed for the Homeless
Winter is here, and for the homeless, it is no winter wonderland. For many of us, winter snow means making snowmen, sledding, family time, then hot chocolate and cozy blankets, perfect evenings for staying inside…for those who have a home. But for those experiencing...
