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Helping women and children who left their homes with only the clothes on their backs due to domestic violence means they need a lot of things to rebuild their lives. Your in-kind donations don’t just meet the needs of survivors...
Read More ››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,...
Read More ››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...
Read More ››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...
Read More ››This Sunday, October 9th, be on the lookout for Friendship Home’s volunteers in the mint green shirts! Our volunteers will be going door-to-door collecting financial contributions for Friendship Home in the Lincoln and surrounding communities. Take a stand against domestic...
Read More ››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...
Read More ››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...
Read More ››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...
Read More ››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...
Read More ››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...
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