For more than two decades, Willy has been a steadfast and beloved presence at Friendship Home. As our longtime Facilities Coordinator, Willy has played a crucial role in maintaining the spaces where healing happens. Now, as he steps into a...
Read More ››In nonprofits, volunteers stand out as one of the most valuable assets an organization can have. Their impact extends beyond the hours they contribute. Volunteers bring passion, skill, and energy to the causes they care about. One of the most...
Read More ››At Friendship Home, back-to-school season isn’t just about new notebooks or backpacks—it’s about restoring hope. The children staying with us have already experienced more than most, and a fresh start at school can help them feel normal again. You can...
Read More ››In 2024, the dissolution of the Family Violence Council left a gap in the coordinated response between criminal justice partners and individuals experiencing domestic violence. For decades, the Family Violence Council played an essential role in ensuring that survivors of...
Read More ››In the first quarter of 2025, our state was shaken by the loss of nine lives to intimate partner violence, two within the Lincoln community. These tragic deaths are a heartbreaking reminder of how urgent the need is to support...
Read More ››At Friendship Home, we have always been committed to providing safety, hope, and healing to survivors of domestic violence. Over the past several years, the need for our services has grown at an unprecedented rate. In fact, the number of...
Read More ››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...
Read More ››Voices of Hope’s Annual Strike out Sexual Assault fundraiser registration is LIVE! Gather a team of friends and register today to help them strike out sexual assault during this bowling fundraiser. Not only will there be a raffle with some...
Read More ››Thanks to our friends at Walmart, Sam’s Club, StarTran, and Alpha Media, in just two months’ time, community members can easily provide highly needed items for families served at Friendship Home by picking up an extra item or two during...
Read More ››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...
Read More ››