Nonprofit in Residence

October 7 - 11, 2024

Nonprofit in Residence

Join fellow Huskers to network with local nonprofit organizations from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. located in the Nebraska Union across from the N-Card Office. Students can stop by to network and learn about industries, internships, and volunteer opportunities.

The Nebraska Union on a sunny day

Monday: Oct. 7

CEDARS

Our mission is to help children and youth achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships.

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Lincoln Literacy

Lincoln Literacy is a multi-award-winning, community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. We provide a continuum of services rooted in language and literacy skills in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Tuesday: Oct. 8

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life.

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TeamMates of Lincoln

TeamMates mentoring program matches young people with one-to-one mentors. Mentors are volunteers from the community who have made a commitment to this program and their student.

Wednesday: Oct. 9

Friendship Home

Friendship Home is an organization of people who are passionate about helping survivors of domestic violence and their children find safety and support.

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Lincoln Community Learning Centers

Lincoln’s Community Learning Centers provide a delivery model to support youth, families, and neighborhoods as they strive to be successful, thriving, and strong. CLCs are about the process of people and programs working together to create a culture of learning that serves our entire community.

Thursday: Oct. 10

Capitol Humane Society

The Capital Humane Society is a non-profit organization with a goal of uniting animals and families.

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Matt Talbot

The Mission of Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach is to serve the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of Lincoln's working poor, and homeless through outreach, advocacy, education.

Friday: Oct. 11

Food Fort

Food Fort began by simply seeking to meet the deeper needs of underserved youth in Lincoln.

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United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County

United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County works to bring the whole community together to create long-term, lasting change. That’s why we prioritize bettering the health, education and financial stability of everyone in Lincoln and Lancaster County.

For more information about Nonprofit in Residence week, contact Andrew Brown within Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement | andrew.brown@unl.edu | 402-472-8721.