Community Survey
Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey, it is now closed. We appreciate you sharing your passion about the future of Friendship Home. As valued partners of our organization we invite you to participate in a brief survey to share your perspective on Friendship Home. This spring Friendship Home will be collaborating with […]
Surviving My Stalker
Anna met Marcus while they were both in college through a mutual friend. At the beginning of their relationship, Marcus was attentive, kind, and supportive. Anna felt like the luckiest person in the world to have someone care so deeply about her. Two years into their relationship Anna and Marcus decided to move in together. […]
Thank You Muchachos!
Friendship Home is grateful for supporters like Muchachos Restaurant and Food Truck! Muchachos began as a food truck and has grown to open a restaurant in the heart of downtown Lincoln. We are incredibly thankful for the generosity we have received from Muchachos. This past fall, they provided meals for Friendship Home’s Getting Ahead class, […]
Holiday Wonderland
Friendship Home’s Service Center is looking so festive for the holidays this year and that is thanks to two of our wonderful volunteers! For many years now, Emily and Debby have helped make Friendship Home get in the holiday spirit. For survivors of domestic violence, hope starts with a safe place. Hope can flourish and […]
Giving Tuesday
Because of your generosity on Giving Tuesday, we surpassed our goal and raised $10,229! With your continued support we can continue to provide safe shelter and crisis services to survivors of domestic violence. We are grateful for your support!
From the Executive Director
As I write this, I am reflecting on the relationships that have made it possible for us to serve survivors, and it is with a heavy heart, I am reminded that in October we lost a truly authentic relationship builder, Kay Mathews. Kay was fiercely committed to Friendship Home’s mission, and she had a unique […]
Summer Newsletter
A New Day Introducing Leah Droge, as Friendship Home’s new Executive Director! Leah is a native of Pawnee City, NE, and a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University, with a Bachelor’s in Sociology, and currently working towards a master’s degree in Public Administration. Read more about Leah and full issue of the Summer Newsletter
The Big Give
Friendship Home is thrilled to announce we have been selected as a finalist for The Big Give! This is a local philanthropic initiative presented by Union Bank & Trust. They have pledged to donate $100,00 to 10 Lincoln nonprofits for a total giveaway of $1 million. The funds, gifted through UBT, would allow for a […]
Executive Director Announcement
Friendship Home’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Leah Droge as the new Executive Director of Friendship Home. The Board cited Ms. Droge’s broad experience within the organization, her vision for the agency’s future and her powerful commitment to Friendship Home as key reasons for selecting her to fulfill this leadership role. Ms. Droge […]
Break the Bias on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day takes place on March 8, 2022. It is a day to honor and celebrate the contributions women made surrounding social, cultural, political and economic domains. It also calls for political and social activism for gender equity and gender parity. The theme for 2022 is Break the Bias. It attempts to highlight the […]