HERO area
Monday, November 9
Girls on the Run Nebraska
Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others.
WebsiteHopeSpoke
HopeSpoke inspires healthy futures for children and their families through comprehensive behavioral and mental health services.
WebsiteTuesday, November 10
People City Mission
People's City Mission is Lincoln's primary homeless shelter housing 350 men, women, and children on an average day. PCM provides emergency and transitional housing to both men and families (including single mothers).
WebsiteMADD Nebraska
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is more than just mothers. We're fathers, sisters, brothers, families, and friends. We're truly a grassroots organization, made up of people like you who care about making an impact in Nebraska to keep your loved ones safe.
WebsiteWednesday, November 11
The Hub of Lincoln
The mission of The HUB is to provide unconditional support and programming for young people as they become productive, independent and active members of the community.
WebsiteBig Brothers Big Sisters
Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
WebsiteThursday, November 12
Educare of Lincoln
Educare Lincoln is a research-based Program that prepares young, at-risk children for school; a specially designed Place that nurtures early learning and sends a bold message about the value of investing in the first five years; an innovative Partnership between the public and private sectors to create a more efficient, more effective early learning program; and a compelling Platform to drive change among policymakers, business leaders and early childhood providers by showing what quality early learning looks like.
WebsiteLinked2Literacy
Linked2Literacy inspires generations by providing inclusive books and literacy education through community partnerships.
WebsiteFriday, November 13
Lincoln TeamMates
TeamMates mentoring program matches young people with one-to-one mentors. Mentors are volunteers from the community who have made a commitment to this program and their student. Matches meet together at school each week for approximately one class period.
WebsiteQuestions? Connect with Andrew Brown andrew.brown@unl.edu | 402-472-8721