Nonprofit in Residence

HERO area

February 9 - 13, 2026

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. Students can stop by to network and learn about industries, internships, and volunteer opportunities.

Monday, February 9

NeighborLNK

The NeighborLNK program is designed to facilitate personal connections by directly linking volunteers with seniors (age 60 and over) or persons with disabilities who are homebound and seeking additional support. 

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Tuesday, February 10

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.

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Wednesday, February 11

People City Mission

PCM is Lincoln’s primary homeless shelter, providing emergency & transitional housing to men, women & families. We serve 3 homecooked meals a day. Our Help Center provides free housewares & clothing to low income families to prevent homelessness.

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Thursday, February 12

Girls on the Run

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.

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Friday, February 13

American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is committed to driving equitable health impact in Nebraska through five key priority areas: women, readiness, tobacco and vaping, patients, and healthy living. 

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Big Brothers Big Sisters

For 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life.

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Questions? Connect with Andrew Brown  andrew.brown@unl.edu  |  402-472-8721