Category: Announcements

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...

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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...

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2023 Board of Directors

Friendship Home is pleased to announce the appointment of Denny Van Horn as board president, and the election of six new members to the Friendship Home Board of Directors. New board members include Matt Ferris of Ferris Financial, Peggy Friesen,...

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Welcome Emelia Robinson

We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Emelia Robinson as our new Community Outreach Coordinator. Emelia comes to Friendship Home with experience in project management, nonprofit experience, and empathetic communication. We believe that Emelia will be a fantastic addition...

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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!  

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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,...

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Welcome Dani Jurgens!

We are excited to announce the return of Dani Jurgens to Friendship Home as the new Development Director.  Dani previously worked at Friendship Home, as a Case Manager and Volunteer Coordinator. In 2017 Dani moved on to work on her...

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Safe Quarters 2022 is in the Books!

That’s a wrap on Safe Quarters 2022. On Sunday, October 9th we spread awareness in the community and were able to raise funds for survivors of domestic violence through canvasing neighborhoods! We would like to extend a HUGE thank you...

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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...

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Safe Quarters 2022!

Registration is now open for the 20th Annual Safe Quarters. This years event will be held on Sunday, October 9th. Safe Quarters is a one-day, community-wide effort to collect financial contributions for survivors of domestic violence and their children seeking...

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