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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 ››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...
Read More ››Our phenomenal volunteers, Debby and Emily, recently tackled a huge project for us. In January, they volunteered a combined total of 112 hours to transform a once cluttered basement into a space that meet the needs of the families served...
Read More ››As President of the Board for Friendship Home, it is with great gratitude that I wish our outgoing Executive Director, Amy Evans, a well-earned and peace filled retirement. Amy’s 35-year tenure with Friendship Home has been nothing short of transformational....
Read More ››The Violence Against Women Act has been one of the cornerstones of America’s response to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for the past quarter-century. Every time Congress has reauthorized VAWA, they have strengthened it to improve protections...
Read More ››7 Myths of Human Trafficking Human trafficking is defined as the unlawful act of transporting or coercing people to benefit from their work or service, typically in the form of forced labor or sexual exploitation. There are several misconceptions regarding...
Read More ››Friendship Home is excited to announce two promotions! Congratulations to Angie Hilsabeck and Tisha Pulec. Angie Hilsabeck, a key member of our donor relations team since May 2020, has been promoted to director of strategic partnership and will steward and...
Read More ››UScellular Visits Lincoln Organizations with Donations Company Spreads Locally Grown Joy to Support Friendship Home, Food Bank of Lincoln LINCOLN, Nebraska (Dec. 14, 2021) – To celebrate the holiday season and the meaningful value of community, UScellular has donated items...
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