Goodwill & Salvation Army
The Salvation Army and Goodwill are most recognized in the United States for their thrift stores that sell used clothes, furniture and a wide range of household goods at a low cost.
The Salvation Army also offers social services with a computer training lab, after-school programs for children, free food, diapers and other needs.
Goodwill also offers more than discount clothing and home goods. Their services are more focused on helping people qualify and find employment, particularly in downtown Lincoln at the One Stop Cooperative Computer Lab in the Workforce Development One Stop Career Center.
Center for People in Need
A good place for anyone to start is the Center For People in Need.
The Center has access to several translators, and can help just about anyone who walks through the door. If the people at the Center can't answer your questions, they know people who can.
They publish booklets and guides that list and help explain everything from rent and utility assistance to free or low cost food. They also publish...READ MORE
Other Organizations
Religious Schools
There are 22 private schools for elementary and high school students. While public schools are free, private schools in Lincoln are typically run by religious organizations and require tuition payments from students or their families.
Although all private schools in Lincoln are Christian-based, Christian beliefs are not required to enroll. For example, there are eleven Catholic elementary schools and nine Lutheran schools in Lincoln, but anyone, regardless of race or religion, may enroll. However, tuition rates may be cheaper for those of Catholic or Lutheran faith.