Survivor Centered Services
For over 45 years, Friendship Home has been providing advocacy and shelter to individuals experiencing domestic violence. Friendship Home’s mission is to support, shelter and advocate for survivors of domestic violence and their children. We are dedicated to addressing the complexities of interpersonal violence at an individual and community level. In fact, over the last […]
Survivor Needs Assessment
In a commitment to uplift and empower domestic violence survivors, Friendship Home, in collaboration with the Asian Community Cultural Center, BraveBe, LPD Victim Assistance, and Voices of Hope, embarked on a transformative journey. Under the guidance of Dr. Toni Jensen, a comprehensive Survivor Needs Assessment was conducted from January 2023 to February 2024. This initiative, […]
Domestic Violence & Voting
As Election Day gets closer, many of us are preparing to cast our votes through mail in ballots, early voting, or voting on election day. At Friendship Home, we recognize the barriers that someone experiencing domestic violence may face when attempting to cast their vote in a safe way. As a survivor, you deserve to […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
40 years ago this month a Crime Victims Fund was signed into law, providing a source of federal funding to support and assist programs serving individuals who have faced violence. We celebrate the 40th anniversary of this historic legislation.Lead by advocates, survivors, volunteers, and professionals, VOCA marked a significant milestone in protecting victims’ rights. At […]
Suicide Awareness
September is the month of the year where we focus on suicide prevention. As the month comes to a close, however, it’s important for us to continue to keep the topic in the forefront of our minds by being mindful of the causes of suicidal ideation, and the warning signs to look out for. This […]
Suicide Awareness
September is the month of the year where we focus on suicide prevention. Even as the month as come to a close, it’s important for us to continue to keep the topic in the forefront of our minds by being mindful of the causes of suicidal ideation, and the warning signs to look out for. […]
The Journey
Lincoln is a city brimming with potential and opportunities. Yet, we continue to face significant challenges in providing safe and confidential shelter to those in urgent need. Friendship Home serves an average of 128 survivors daily, including their children. Despite our efforts to expand services, the demand for our support continues to grow. Read more […]
Back to School
As summer winds down and back-to-school season is around the corner, there can be many questions on a child’s mind: “Who will my teacher be?” “What should I wear on my first day?” “What will I learn this year?” Unfortunately, for children experiencing or displaced by domestic violence, there may be other questions as well: […]
Items Needed
Your help is needed to meet the needs of the survivors and children we serve. We are currently in need of several items and your donation will make a real impact on their lives. Your in-kind donations don’t just meet the needs of survivors who are starting over. They are also a physical reminder that […]
Give to Lincoln Day
Now through May 30th– your gift can have more impact, give more security, and inspire more hope through Give to Lincoln Day. Give to Lincoln Day is a giving day event that encourages you to contribute to Lincoln and Lancaster County nonprofit organizations. Every donation makes a bigger impact on Give to Lincoln Day because […]