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Mother’s Day at the Mission
Living at the Mission on Mother's Day “Mommin’ ain’t easy.” You may have seen that printed on a t-shirt or a coffee mug. You may have listened to the podcast. Maybe you’ve even said it? Sure, it’s a cute saying, but it is said in truth. Being Mom isn’t easy. It is one...
Volunteer Opportunities!
The end of the school year is a bittersweet time for us at the Mission. We are thrilled summer is here, but that also means we lose some incredible volunteers: students who go back home for a couple months. Between preparing sack lunches, serving lunch or dinner, and...
Meet the Mission: Art
Mission guest. Intern. Volunteer. Part-time on call. Full-time overnights. Full-time days. Volunteers Services Director. There’s little of People’s City Mission that Art hasn’t been a part of. Art came to People’s City Mission as a guest in 2012. He’d got in some...
Give 2 Lincoln Day
June 1 Update: WHAT. A. DAY! Yesterday's Give 2 Lincoln Day was record-setting on many levels. Lincoln showed up and gave big: $4,613,411.73 donated in 24 hours. And big love was given to People's City Mission, too: $100,405.00. Our biggest year ever! THANK YOU! We...
One Day Without Shoes
It was another record-breaking year for One Day Without Shoes with Cornhusker Bank. 35,613 PAIRS. OF SHOES. Record-breaking! "Empathy is about standing in someone else's shoes, feeling with his or her heart, seeing with his or her eyes. Not only is empathy hard to...
The Volunteering Trifecta
There are so many ways to help the homeless and impoverished. From hosting drives and events to volunteering to donating clothes and items you no longer wear or use, the possibilities to help are nearly endless. A group of UNL students came to us recently and said...
How Much Is Your Time Worth?
It is no secret that we're only able to do what we do because of Lincoln's generosity. And by 'generosity'...we aren't just talking about financial contributions. We're talking about TIME. Your time is invaluable. It comes without a price tag. That you choose to...
One Day Without Shoes Walk 2018
On April 10th, 2018, over 100 people gathered at 84th & O to walk for shoe awareness for the 8th annual One Day Without Shoes walk with Cornhusker Bank. The walk wrapped at 68th & P, PCM's Help Center. Cornhusker Bank has led this initiative since 2011, after...
The People of PCM: Rachel’s Story
Rachel’s life has been off the rails for almost as long as she can remember. “I come from a really big mess.” Rachel’s parents divorced when she was 9. She ran away from her mom’s house a handful of times only to be returned by LPD. One day her mother had enough and...
PCM Voted as Best Charity/Nonprofit
People's City Mission Voted #1 Charity/Nonprofit in Lincoln "We are very honored to have been selected as Lincoln's Choice for this year. Lincoln is lucky to have so many great nonprofits, and we are just glad to be one of them." Pastor Tom Barber, CEO People's City...