Monthly Giving
Join Friendship Home’s Monthly Giving Program The need for our services is rising. We serve more individuals each year than in previous years, and we don’t anticipate a drop in those numbers. In 2023 we served 1,664 survivors and their children but still have a daily waiting list of people seeking safe shelter? It is […]
The Journey
The need for our services is rising. We serve more individuals each year than in previous years, and we don’t anticipate a drop in those numbers. In 2023 we served 1,664 survivors and their children but still have a daily waiting list of people seeking safe shelter? It is an Read more in our Spring […]
Winter Appeal
As we welcome a New Year, it’s a time for new beginnings and fresh hopes. However, for many survivors of domestic violence, the promise of a new start can seem out of reach. With your heartfelt support, Friendship Home can provide a nurturing environment for survivors of domestic violence and their children, offering them the […]
A Letter from the Executive Director
The holidays are a time of joy, giving us a chance to be surrounded by friends and family, to share laughs, and to make happy memories. For adults and children experiencing domestic violence, what should be a season of joy can be a challenging and isolating time. Luckily, no one must feel alone. With support […]
SafeNight
From volunteering to donations, there are many ways to give to Friendship Home. Recently, we partnered with Safe Shelter Collaborative to utilize a unique giving method. By downloading the Safe Night App and joining Friendship Home’s community, you will be notified when a safe night of shelter through a hotel stay has been utilized. Learn […]
New Single-Family Shelter
As time passes, Friendship Home continues to expand. We’re excited to announce that we just opened a new single-family shelter in the community, increasing our ability to house survivors in domestic violence situations! Opening a new unit is no simple task, and certainly not one that’s done alone. First and foremost, we wouldn’t be able […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Despite the fact that domestic violence is prevalent in every community, and affects all people regardless of age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender, religion, race, or nationality, there remains a unfortunate level of silence around the issue. Domestic Violence Awareness Month raises the voices of survivors and advocates bringing […]
Safe Shelter Collaborative
Friendship Home Partners with Safe Shelter Collaborative Everyone deserves a violence-free life and a safe place to sleep. Friendship Home has partnered with Safe Shelter Collaborative to utilize an app called SafeNight. By partnering with SafeNight, we can ensure that even if our shelters are full, survivors are able to have a safe night of […]
The Buses were Stuffed!
The Lincoln community literally “stuffed” the bus during the Stuff the Bus event on April 15th & 16th. Thank you to all the volunteers and countless community members, all four StarTran buses were stuffed full of highly needed items for survivors of domestic violence. Thank you to the Lincoln Walmart and Sam’s Club stores that […]
Winter Newsletter
Support Found at Friendship Home For over 45 years, Friendship Home has been dedicated to providing essential services to domestic violence survivors and their children. In recent years, we have witnessed a rise in the number of survivors we serve. The need for housing is complicated and impacts all Nebraskans. Read the full newsletter here.