January 22-26, 2024

Nonprofit in Residence

Join fellow Huskers to network with local nonprofit organizations from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. located in the Nebraska Union across from the N-Card Office. Students can stop by to network and learn about industries, internships, and volunteer opportunities.

The Nebraska Union on a sunny day

Monday: January 22

Linked2Literacy

Linked2Literacy provides ownership of literacy materials to the underserved through community partnerships and believes representation matters. Visit this booth to learn how you can volunteer at this nonprofit organization.

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Bright Lights

Bright Lights is a non-profit organization located in Lincoln, NE that has been taking learning beyond the classroom since 1987. Serving Kindergarten-8th grade students, Bright Lights provides five weeks of energized, engaging and fun STEAM-based learning opportunities every summer. Visit this booth to learn how you can volunteer at this nonprofit organization.

Tuesday: January 23

Willard Community Center

At Willard Community Center, we help area residents grow, connect and contribute to our community. Willard Community Center is the sole human service agency with a presence in the southwest Lincoln area. Visit this booth to learn how you can volunteer at this nonprofit organization.

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Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska

Girl Scouts have been a force for positive change in our world for 110 years—tackling issues in their communities, helping others, and leading into the future. Visit their booth to learn about how you can volunteer.

Wednesday: Jan. 24

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lincoln

Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Visit their booth to learn about how you can volunteer.

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Lincoln Hygiene Network

Lincoln Hygiene Network is Lincoln's first dedicated hygiene bank. We increase the health and dignity of individuals and families experiencing financial hardship through distribution of essential hygiene and personal care products at no cost to direct service organizations and programs in Lincoln-Lancaster County, Nebraska. Visit this booth to learn how you can volunteer.

Thursday: Jan. 25

Lighthouse

Lighthouse is an afterschool program that offers middle and high school aged-youth academic support, evening meals, and enrichment/recreational activities. Visit this booth to learn about how you can get involved with this organization.

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Lincoln Animal Ambassadors

Lincoln Animal Ambassadors assists pets and their people through a voucher-based low cost spay/neuter program and an income-based pet food bank. Visit this booth to learn how you can volunteer.

Friday: Jan. 26

Nebraska Civic Engagement Table

We’re focused on building the collective impact of Nebraska’s 501 (c) (3) nonprofit community in order to empower and engage all Nebraskans. Visit this booth to learn about how you can volunteer.

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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. Visit this booth to learn about how you can volunteer.

For more information about Nonprofit in Residence week, contact Andrew Brown within Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement | andrew.brown@unl.edu | 402-472-8721.