2025-11-14T10:55:11-06:00 2025-06-30 470677245 HBE LLP 7140 STEPHANIE LANE PO BOX 23110 LINCOLN NE 685423110 990 2024-07-01 470376624 UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY UNIT 4024417700 6900 VAN DORN ST STE 24 LINCOLN NE 68506 MEAGAN LIESVELD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4024417700 2025-11-07 1 0 ZACHARY N FOWLER CPA P01214092 4024234343 2025-11-07 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X MEAGAN LIESVELD 6900 VAN DORN ST STE 24 LINCOLN NE 68506 7258534 0 X WWW.UNITEDWAYLINCOLN.ORG X 1945 NE FUNDING TO LOCAL IMPACT PARTNERS WHO FOCUS ON ACHIEVING OUTCOMES IN THE THREE SPECIFIC AREAS DETERMINED TO BE ESSENTIAL IN IMPROVING PEOPLE'S LIVES AND STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY:1) EDUCATION2) FINANCIAL STABILITY3) HEALTH 26 26 22 1626 0 0 7073628 6646673 0 0 367570 339120 147701 134544 7588899 7120337 5219434 4635850 0 0 1542432 1551024 0 0 1149674 727032 787659 7488898 6974533 100001 145804 11141560 11273018 8366318 8351972 2775242 2921046 X TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY. 1 0 701904 701904 COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREA: EDUCATION (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA ON SCHEDULE O).DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED PROGRAMS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:1) 6,828 STUDENTS WERE SERVED BY OUR PARTNER AGENCY PROGRAMS 2) 4,697 STUDENTS STRENGTHENED POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND CARING ADULTS3) 4,198 STUDENTS DEMONSTRATED IMPROVED SKILLS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING 631500 631500 COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREA: HEALTH (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA ON SCHEDULE O).DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED PROGRAMS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:1) 11,318 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH PARTNER AGENCY PROGRAMS2) 4,656 INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY CRISIS SITUATIONS RECEIVED TIMELY ACCESS TO SUPPORT AND COUNSELING3) 1,741 YOUTH DEMONSTRATED IMPROVED COPING AND RESILIENCE SKILLS 597656 597656 COMMUNITY IMPACT FOCUS AREA: FINANCIAL STABILITY (SEE DETAILED LIST OF PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA ON SCHEDULE O).DURING THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED PROGRAMS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING:1) 3,411,694 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH PARTNER AGENCY PROGRAMS 2) 80,564 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED FOOD ASSISTANCE AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES3) APPROXIMATELY 70% OF PARTICIPATING HOUSEHOLDS REPORTED INCOME LEVELS CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES 384804 384804 COMMUNITY RESPONSE/LANCASTER CONNECTED COLLABORATIVE: THIS COMMUNITY-WIDE INITIATIVE STRENGTHENS COORDINATION AMONG LOCAL PARTNERS TO PREVENT CHILD MALTREATMENT AND REDUCE ENTRY INTO HIGHER LEVELS OF CARE WITHIN THE CHILD WELFARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS. UNITED WAY SERVES AS THE FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAD, OVERSEEING CONTRACTS, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND REPORTING. THE INITIATIVE IS SUPPORTED BY FUNDING FROM THE NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION (NCFF) AND THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TOTALING $384,804 FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL PERIOD. 248624 248624 ENGAGE. EMPOWER.GRADUATE (EEG): WOMEN UNITED AND EMERGING LEADERS UNITED COLLABORATE TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO RESOURCES. THIS INITIATIVE FUNDS PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, EARLY LEARNING, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS, SUPPORTING ON-TIME GRADUATION AND LONG-TERM ACHIEVEMENT. IN 2024-2025, $248,624 WAS RAISED AND ALLOCATED TO SIX PROGRAMS: JUMP START TO KINDERGARTEN, FAMILY LITERACY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, SUMMER ENRICHMENT, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS. 56767 56767 WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY (WIP) INITIATIVE: UNITED WAY'S ANNUAL HELPING HANDS AUCTION RAISED FUNDS TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL ITEMS SUCH AS DIAPERS AND WARM CLOTHING TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. IN 2024-2025, WIP AWARDED $56,767 TO 13 UNITED WAY PARTNER AGENCIES TO DISTRIBUTE THESE ITEMS TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT LINCOLN. 35000 35000 LINCOLN COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS (CLC): $35,000 WAS ALLOCATED TO LINCOLN COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS. THE COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS (CLC) INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON THREE CORE OUTCOMES: ENHANCING STUDENT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, STRENGTHENING FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND FOSTERING CONNECTED AND SUPPORTIVE NEIGHBORHOODS. 20000 20000 AGENCY CAPACITY BUILDING: THIS PROJECT RECEIVED A $20,000 ALLOCATION TO STRENGTHEN NONPROFIT CAPACITY WITHIN THE LINCOLN COMMUNITY. CAUSE COLLECTIVE, THE GRANT RECIPIENT, SUPPORTS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH COLLABORATION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A CENTRAL HUB FOR INFORMATION SHARING, TRAINING, AND SECTOR-WIDE COORDINATION TO ENHANCE EFFECTIVENESS AND COMMUNITY IMPACT. 18749 18749 EMERGING LEADERS UNITED (ELU) INITIATIVE: UNITED WAY'S EMERGING LEADERS UNITED (ELU) AFFINITY GROUP RAISED $18,749 THROUGH ITS ANNUAL WINGFEST EVENT TO SUPPORT CREATIVE LEARNING SPACES IN LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND NONPROFITS. THESE SPACES PROVIDE CALMING, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE CAN PRACTICE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND COPING SKILLS, IMPROVING CLASSROOM ENGAGEMENT AND REDUCING BEHAVIORAL DISRUPTIONS. 16849 16849 VIRTUAL BOOK DRIVE: AN ONLINE CAMPAIGN SPONSORED BY UNITED WAY'S WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY AND EMERGING LEADERS UNITED GROUPS RAISED $16,849 TO PURCHASE BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN LANCASTER COUNTY. DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, 4,575 BOOKS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO SUPPORT LITERACY AND LEARNING. 15000 15000 LINCOLN PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: UNITED WAY PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE LINCOLN PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY TO CREATE PATHWAYS FOR LINCOLN RESIDENTS TO OBTAIN LIVING-WAGE EMPLOYMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY. $15,000 HAS BEEN ALLOCATED FOR THIS PROJECT. 10000 10000 SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM: A $10,000 ALLOCATION SUPPORTED THE FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN'S SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM, WHICH SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,026 PARTICIPANTS IN 2025. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 55,946 NUTRITIOUS MEALS, 25,165 BREAKFASTS AND 30,781 LUNCHES FEATURING FRESH PRODUCE AND FRUITS SUCH AS STRAWBERRIES AND BLUEBERRIES TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING. 8000 8000 DATA-TRACKING PROJECT: THIS PROJECT RECEIVED AN $8,000 ALLOCATION IN A JOINTLY FUNDED EFFORT WITH THE JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE TO HELP TRACK FOOD PANTRY AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION EFFORTS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE GOAL IS TO DETERMINE AN UNDUPLICATED COUNT OF PARTICIPANTS SERVED TO BETTER INCREASE THEIR FOOD STABILITY. 7500 7500 PROJECT CONNECT LINCOLN: A $7,500 ALLOCATION SUPPORTED PROJECT CONNECT LINCOLN, AN ANNUAL ONE-DAY EVENT PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY. THE EVENT CONNECTS PARTICIPANTS WITH HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ADDRESS BOTH IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM NEEDS. 7071 7071 STABLE STRONG SUCCESSFUL: A $7,071 ALLOCATION SUPPORTS THIS INITIATIVE, WHICH STRENGTHENS COORDINATION AMONG COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE FAMILIES CAN ACCESS RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMIC SUPPORT, THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIES SERVICE GAPS AND MOBILIZES RESOURCES TO ADDRESS UNMET NEEDS. 6462 6462 RIDE UNITED LAST MILE DELIVERY: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE, DOORDASH, AND THE FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE HOME DELIVERY OF FOOD TO HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP. IN 2024-2025, 1,072 BAGS OF SHELF-STABLE FOOD WERE DELIVERED WITH PROGRAM FUNDING TOTALING $6,462. 5000 5000 LINCOLN VITAL SIGNS: UNITED WAY ALLOCATED $5,000 TO THIS COMMUNITY WIDE INITIATIVE WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO UPDATE THE VITAL SIGNS BI-ANNUAL REPORT AND FACILITATE EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY KEY COMMUNITY MEASUREMENTS, COLLECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION, AND ANALYZE TRENDS FOR USE IN IDENTIFYING FUNDING PRIORITIES AND TRACKING OUTCOMES. 3222 3222 VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT: UNITED WAY'S CORPORATE COMMUNITY INITIATIVE ENGAGED EMPLOYEES IN MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER PROJECTS, INCLUDING ASSEMBLING HYGIENE, LITERACY, AND SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS FOR COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTION. CORPORATE DONATIONS TOTALING $3,222 SUPPORTED THESE WORKPLACE VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COLLECTIVE IMPACT. 70000 70000 LINCOLN LANCASTER COUNTY RESPONSE FUND: UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY, IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL FUNDERS AND BUSINESSES, ESTABLISHED THE LINCOLN-LANCASTER COUNTY RESPONSE FUND TO SUPPORT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AFFECTED BY CHANGES IN FEDERAL FUNDING. THE FUND PRIORITIZES ASSISTANCE FOR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING FAMILIES EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC OR SITUATIONAL HARDSHIP IN LANCASTER COUNTY. FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE ACCESS TO CHILDCARE, HOUSING STABILITY AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, FOOD SECURITY, HEALTHCARE ACCESS, FAMILY AND SURVIVOR SAFETY, SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NEWLY RESETTLED IN THE COMMUNITY, AND SERVICES ADDRESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. DURING 20242025, $70,000 WAS RAISED, WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING ANTICIPATED IN 20252026. 31287 31287 LABOR PARTNERS UNITED (LPU): LABOR PARTNERS UNITED IS A NEW UNITED WAY AFFINITY GROUP FORMED BY MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL WORKFORCE TO ADVANCE UNITED WAY'S PILLARS OF EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH. IN ITS INAUGURAL YEAR, LPU RAISED AND ALLOCATED $31,287 TO SUPPORT YOUTH MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INITIATIVES AT DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL AND NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY MOBILE RESOURCE CENTERS. 4250 4250 SAFE SLEEP LANCASTER CONNECTED: THIS PROJECT PROMOTES SAFE INFANT SLEEP PRACTICES AND SEEKS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS) AND OTHER SLEEP-RELATED INFANT DEATHS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIPS. DURING 20242025, $4,250 IN FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WAS USED TO PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTE SAFE-SLEEP BASSINETS TO 39 HOUSEHOLDS. THE PROJECT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 20252026 EXPANDING COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND ACCESS TO SAFE INFANT SLEEP RESOURCES. 494360 494360 COMBINED HEALTH AGENCIES DRIVE (CHAD): UNITED WAY PARTNERS WITH CHAD TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN IN LINCOLN. CHAD PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE MEDICAL RESEARCH, PATIENT AND FAMILY SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING CHRONIC ILLNESS. THE ALLOCATION FOR CHAD FROM THE 2024 CAMPAIGN WAS $494,360. 1463403 1261845 DESIGNATIONS: UNITED WAY PROCESSED $1,463,403 IN DONOR-DESIGNATED FUNDS. DONOR-DESIGNATED FUNDS ARE CONTRIBUTIONS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED BY THE DONOR TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY ACTS IN A FISCAL AGENT CAPACITY TO COLLECT, PROCESS, AND DISBURSE THE FUNDS. ORGANIZATIONS MUST HAVE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND BE COMPLIANT WITH THE PATRIOT ACT. 446368 PROGRAM GENERAL OPERATING COSTS: EXPENSES OF $476,068 WERE INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO ASSESS COMMUNITY NEEDS; PROVIDE OUTCOME MEASUREMENT TRAINING TO VARIOUS ENTITIES IN THE COMMUNITY; PROVIDE PROGRAM ASSESSMENT, REVIEW, AND SELECTION; ADMINISTER GRANTS; PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND STEWARDSHIP OVERSIGHT OF GRANT RECIPIENTS; AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO ADVANCE COMMON GOALS IN THE THREE FOCUS AREAS OF EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH. 3352716 2704790 5283776 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 10 0 1 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 26 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X X MARY ALDRICH-KNIGHT 4024417178 6900 VAN DORN ST STE 24 LINCOLN NE 68506 JACK ABEL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMY ARGO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ADAM BARRICKMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ERIC MOSS PAST PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 GEOFF CLINE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PHIL MORGAN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JENNIFER CUSICK-RAWLINSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RENEE DOZIER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN FALTIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL GAUSMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 EMEKA ANYANWU DIRECTOR 2025 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRAD CRAIN ASSISTANT TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ERIN HART DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TAYLOR HUNT DIRECTOR 2025 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFF LAKE DIRECTOR 2025 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID MALCOM SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SUE MARTIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM SEHI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 APRIL RIMPLEY IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 2 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMIE HARDER TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RYAN NELSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JODY OLSSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMY OSTERMEYER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN SKRETTA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS RASMUSSEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BOB REYNOLDSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRYAN ROBERTSON PRESIDENT 2025 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JANE GREEN PRESIDENT ELECT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TIM SCHLEGELMILCH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RILEY SLEZAK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MEAGAN LIESVELD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 152930 0 19636 MARK WALZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NATALIA WIITA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE ZELENY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARY ALDRICH-KNIGHT CHIEF FINANCIAL 40.00 X 102498 0 6934 255428 0 26570 2 0 1 0 0 90585 6556088 6646673 339120 339120 135795 90585 138197 -2402 -2402 ADMINISTRATIVE INCOME 900099 95162 95162 MISC REVENUE 900099 21191 21191 FOUNDATION SHARED SERV 900099 20593 20593 136946 7120337 136946 0 336718 4635850 4635850 285097 78893 132334 73870 984062 252352 232712 498998 51003 13251 9627 28125 137010 28599 31631 76780 93852 24392 26500 42960 13703 13703 147872 55069 27400 65403 141283 28956 2686 109641 9602 2500 1575 5527 125777 31995 20667 73115 12990 3370 2015 7605 10349 5317 2114 2918 23019 5971 3723 13325 12634 3215 2076 7343 MEMBERSHIP DUES 89430 21874 15906 51650 OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSE 59852 59852 MISCELLANEOUS 37882 10913 1869 25100 INTERVIEWING AND RELOCA 25401 5837 4170 15394 77865 15570 10375 51920 6974533 5283776 541083 1149674 6426072 6286892 1320204 1332846 2112290 2150764 109354 202264 115308 318319 297896 161486 135667 136410 922665 845523 11141560 11273018 184079 238732 1997236 1990812 165538 395886 6019465 5726542 8366318 8351972 X 2775242 2921046 2775242 2921046 11141560 11273018 145804 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 7771430 7625441 7589155 7073628 6646673 36706327 7771430 7625441 7589155 7073628 6646673 36706327 1828775 34877552 10976 15099 229247 367570 339120 962012 222880 140940 129205 144724 136946 774695 38443034 0.90730 0.91810 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 12500 12500 1.00000 0 0 297896 161486 136410 136410 RIGHT OF USE ASSET 845523 845523 CUSTODIAL FUNDS 17233 CAMPAIGN DESIGNATIONS 1949148 OPERATIONS PAYABLE 1845776 AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS 1052988 LEASE LIABILITIES 861397 5726542 X 5389150 138197 138197 5250953 1869384 1869384 7120337 5243346 138197 138197 5105149 1869384 1869384 6974533 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. AS SUCH, INCOME EARNED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE IS NOT SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX. ANY INCOME EARNED THROUGH UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX AT NORMAL CORPORATE RATES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO TAX LIABILITY ON UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITY. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 138,197. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATIONS 1,638,585. PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 230,799. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 138,197. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATIONS 1,638,585. PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 230,799. 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IMPACT INITIATIVE PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION PO BOX 80636 LINCOLN NE 685010636 470376896 501(C)(3) 60594 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION PO BOX 80636 LINCOLN NE 685010636 470376896 501(C)(3) 9000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST PIUS X FOUNDATION 6000 A ST LINCOLN NE 685105005 237074428 501(C)(3) 6760 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN NEBRASKA 2625 POTTER ST LINCOLN NE 685031053 362167910 501(C)(3) 9885 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT THE SALVATION ARMY LINCOLN NEBRASKA 2625 POTTER ST LINCOLN NE 685031053 362167910 501(C)(3) 76000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST SHORT NOSES AND FRIENDS UNITED RESCUE 2938 AVE F COUNCIL BLUFFS IA 51501 463477797 501(C)(3) 6300 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT ST MARK'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8550 PIONEERS BLVD LINCOLN NE 685201306 470498358 501(C)(3) 13000 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT ST MONICA'S LIFE CHANGING RECOVERY FOR WOMEN 120 WEDGEWOOD DR LINCOLN NE 685102431 470490169 501(C)(3) 17118 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT ST MONICA'S LIFE CHANGING RECOVERY FOR WOMEN 120 WEDGEWOOD DR LINCOLN NE 685102431 470490169 501(C)(3) 34425 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST ST PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH OF LINCOLN 4500 DUXHALL DR LINCOLN NE 68516 470738138 501(C)(3) 11000 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT TEAMMATES OF LINCOLN PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN NE 685012889 900057598 501(C)(3) 29605 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT TEAMMATES OF LINCOLN PO BOX 82889 LINCOLN NE 685012889 900057598 501(C)(3) 58803 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN INC 2545 N ST LINCOLN NE 685101250 470726814 501(C)(3) 24706 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN INC 2545 N ST LINCOLN NE 685101250 470726814 501(C)(3) 77400 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN INC 2545 N ST LINCOLN NE 685101250 470726814 501(C)(3) 6000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST - IMPACT INITIATIVE WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER 1245 S FOLSOM ST LINCOLN NE 685221257 470635271 501(C)(3) 10747 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER 1245 S FOLSOM ST LINCOLN NE 685221257 470635271 501(C)(3) 28500 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST EDUCARE OF LINCOLN 3435 N 14TH ST LINCOLN NE 68521 471981909 501(C)(3) 16000 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER 144 N 44 LINCOLN NE 68504 470807501 501(C)(3) 10596 0 PROGRAM OPERATING COST PILOT PROGRAM IMPACT INITIATIVE UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY FOUNDATION 6900 VAN DORN ST STE 24 LINCOLN NE 68506 201412874 501(C)(3) 5500 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT UNIVERSITY OF NE FOUNDATION 1010 LINCOLN MALL STE 300 LINCOLN NE 68508 470379839 501(C)(3) 6254 0 DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS 1229 MILLWORK AVE STE 401 OMAHA NE 68102 470376605 501(C)(3) 14186 0 COMMUNITY COLLABORATION COMMUNITY RESPONSE INTITATIVE 60 0 PART I, LINE 2: ALLOCATIONS: AGENCIES MUST BE LEGAL 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS SERVING LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY AND AGREE TO FOLLOW UNITED WAY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THEY MUST SUBMIT AN AUDIT WHICH INCLUDES A STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES BY PROGRAM AND A FORM 990. AGENCIES MUST ALSO VERIFY COMLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PATRIOT ACT. AGENCIES UNDERGO INTENSIVE REVIEW BY TRAINED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS BEFORE A RECOMMENDATION IS MADE TO THE UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. COMMUNITY IMPACT VOLUNTEERS REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS WHICH REQUIRE CLIENT OUTCOMES AND INDICATORS MEASURING THE CHANGE IN BEHAVIOR OR SKILL FOR CLIENTS BEING SERVED. DEMOGRAPHIC DATA ENSURES SERVICES REACH CLIENTS HAVING THE GREATEST NEED. UNITED WAY'S AUDIT REVIEW TEAM IS COMPOSED OF LOCAL CPAS WHO REVIEW AGENCY AUDITS AND 990S LOOKING FOR OVERALL STABILITY AND ABILITY TO MONITOR THE ALLOCATIONS OF DONOR DOLLARS. AGENCIES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS REFLECTING THE PROGRESS OF THE FUNDED PROGRAM. THE FINAL REPORT PROVIDES AN UPDATE OF THE OUTCOMES ACHIEVED. DONOR DESIGNATIONS: ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING DONOR DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH UNITED WAY UNDERGO SCREENING PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDING. SUCH SCREENING INCLUDES VERIFICATION OF CURRENT STATUS AS AN IRS CODE SECTION 501C3 NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PATRIOT ACT. X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MEAGAN LIESVELD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 152930 0 0 0 0 0 9180 0 10456 0 172566 0 0 0 X ADVERTISING 6 51141 FAIR MARKET VALUE X HELPING HANDS AUCTION 382 38615 FAIR MARKET VALUE X EQUIPMENT 2 5800 FAIR MARKET VALUE X WINGFEST EVENT 6 1981 FAIR MARKET VALUE X GOLF EVENTS 2 1715 FAIR MARKET VALUE X OFFICE SUPPLIES 1 900 FAIR MARKET VALUE X CAMPAIGN SUPPLIES 4 560 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 1 1 PART I, LINE 32B: THE ORGANIZATION USES BROKERS TO IMMEDIATELY SELL ANY DONATIONS OF STOCK RECEIVED. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 LINCOLN LANCASTER COUNTY RESPONSE FUND: UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY, IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL FUNDERS AND BUSINESSES, ESTABLISHED THE LINCOLN-LANCASTER COUNTY RESPONSE FUND TO SUPPORT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AFFECTED BY CHANGES IN FEDERAL FUNDING. THE FUND PRIORITIZES ASSISTANCE FOR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING FAMILIES EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC OR SITUATIONAL HARDSHIP IN LANCASTER COUNTY. FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE ACCESS TO CHILDCARE, HOUSING STABILITY AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, FOOD SECURITY, HEALTHCARE ACCESS, FAMILY AND SURVIVOR SAFETY, SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NEWLY RESETTLED IN THE COMMUNITY, AND SERVICES ADDRESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. DURING 20242025, $70,000 WAS RAISED, WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING ANTICIPATED IN 20252026. LABOR PARTNERS UNITED (LPU): LABOR PARTNERS UNITED IS A NEW UNITED WAY AFFINITY GROUP FORMED BY MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL WORKFORCE TO ADVANCE UNITED WAY'S PILLARS OF EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH. IN ITS INAUGURAL YEAR, LPU RAISED AND ALLOCATED $31,287 TO SUPPORT YOUTH MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INITIATIVES AT DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL AND NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY MOBILE RESOURCE CENTERS. SAFE SLEEP LANCASTER CONNECTED: THIS PROJECT PROMOTES SAFE INFANT SLEEP PRACTICES AND SEEKS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS) AND OTHER SLEEP-RELATED INFANT DEATHS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERSHIPS. DURING 20242025, $4,250 IN FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WAS USED TO PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTE SAFE-SLEEP BASSINETS TO 39 HOUSEHOLDS. THE PROJECT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 20252026 EXPANDING COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND ACCESS TO SAFE INFANT SLEEP RESOURCES. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS WERE AWARDED GRANTS IN THIS FOCUS AREA: ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER: REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE RECENTLY ARRIVED TO THE U.S. AT SEVERAL HIGH SCHOOLS AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS, FOCUSING ON BUILDING DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING AND CASE MANAGEMENT. PROGRAMS INCLUDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THE CENTER STRENGTHENS CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELL-BEING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. THE ARC OF LINCOLN: YOUTH PROGRAMS + WORKS WITH YOUTH WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) AND THEIR FAMILIES. IT ENSURES ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY SERVICES AND RESOURCES, HELPING FAMILIES NAVIGATE SYSTEMS, THERAPIES AND SERVICES FOR THE BEST OUTCOMES. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS MEANINGFUL PEER AND COMMUNITY INTERACTIONS FOR YOUTH. GRANT AMOUNT - $9,000. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LINCOLN: COMMUNITY BASED MENTORING PROGRAM CONNECTS CHILDREN AGES 7-19 WITH CARING ADULT MENTORS TO SUPPORT THEIR PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC GROWTH. MENTORS PROVIDE POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND FOSTER STRONG, ENDURING RELATIONSHIPS. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUTH FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, OFFERING YEAR-ROUND MENTORSHIP THAT HELPS IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, RELATIONSHIPS, AND LIFE CHOICES. GRANT AMOUNT - $60,000. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF LINCOLN/LANCASTER COUNTY: POWER HOUR & PROJECT LEARN PROGRAM PROVIDES UNDERSERVED YOUTH WITH HIGH-IMPACT BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING STEM EDUCATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, HOMEWORK HELP, TUTORING, AND SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. YOUTH ALSO BENEFIT FROM NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES. GRANT AMOUNT - $30,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (CLC) PROGRAM OFFERS BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, EXPANDED LEARNING CLUBS, SUMMER CARE, AND FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING, SUPPORTING FAMILIES, AND STRENGTHENING NEIGHBORHOODS. GRANT AMOUNT - $52,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS NORTHBRIDGE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS PROGRAM PROVIDES NATIONALLY ACCREDITED FULL-DAY, YEAR-ROUND CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO SIX YEARS OLD IN UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS. THE PROGRAM USES CREATIVE CURRICULUM/GOLD TO PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. TEACHERS WORK CLOSELY WITH PARENTS, PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL GOAL PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT FOR EACH CHILD, WITH SUPPORT FROM A PYRAMID MODEL COACH AND LICENSED THERAPIST TO PROMOTE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $90,000. CENTER FOR PEOPLE: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAM OFFERS DAILY ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE RECENTLY ARRIVED TO THE U.S. AND OTHER ADULTS TO IMPROVE THEIR SPOKEN AND WRITTEN LANGUAGE SKILLS WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR ADAPTATION TO AMERICAN CULTURE. THE PROGRAM HELPS PARTICIPANTS PREPARE FOR THE U.S. NATURALIZATION EXAM AND PROVIDES A PERSONALIZED LEARNING PACE WITH REGULAR ASSESSMENTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. THE PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AGES 3-5 AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH FULL-YEAR, CENTER-BASED SERVICES, AND PROVIDES EARLY HEAD START FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-3. IT OFFERS MENTAL HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND DENTAL SERVICES ENSURING CHILDREN RECEIVE INTERVENTIONS WHICH WILL HELP THEM MEET DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES. GRANT AMOUNT - $90,000. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: EDUCARE LINCOLN: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: PREPARING CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN AND LIFELONG SUCCESS PROGRAM COMBINES RESEARCH FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, SOCIAL WORK, AND RELATED FIELDS TO SERVE UNDER-RESOURCED FAMILIES IN LINCOLN. ITS FOUR CORE FEATURES ARE DATA UTILIZATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, HIGH-QUALITY TEACHING PRACTICES, AND INTENSIVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS. GRANT AMOUNT - $16,000. EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: ADELANTE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM HELPS CLOSE THE EDUCATION GAP AND IMPROVE LITERACY, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND FURTHER EDUCATION. IT INCLUDES A GED PROGRAM, WHICH FOCUSES ON THE FOUR REQUIRED SUBJECTS, AND CITIZENSHIP CLASSES THAT HELP PARTICIPANTS PREPARE FOR THE U.S. NATURALIZATION EXAM. GRANT AMOUNT - $6,500. THE HUB-CENTRAL ACCESS POINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS: LINCOLN EDUCATION OUTREACH (LEO) PROGRAM LINCOLN EDUCATION OUTREACH (LEO) PROGRAM IS AN ACADEMIC INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS FACING BARRIERS TO HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION. IT PROVIDES GED PREPARATION, HIGH SCHOOL RE-ENGAGEMENT, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT, AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS TRAINING FOR YOUTH AGES 16-24 TRANSITIONING TO ADULTHOOD. GRANT AMOUNT - $32,500. THE HUB-CENTRAL ACCESS POINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS: YOUTH AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER (YOUTHACT) PROGRAM SUPPORTS STUDENT PARENTS IN LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMPLETING THEIR GED AT THE HUB. YOUTHACT PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, RESOURCES, AND PARENTING CLASSES, WITH A FOCUS ON SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-CARE, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. GRANT AMOUNT - $9,000. LIGHTHOUSE: AFTERSCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM ADDRESSES RISK FACTORS SUCH AS UNSUPERVISED PEER TIME AND LOW SELF-ESTEEM THAT MAKE YOUNG PEOPLE VULNERABLE TO UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH THROUGH ACTIVITIES AND HELP ENFORCE RULES TO ENSURE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $74,000. LIGHTHOUSE: EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, SUPPORTING ACADEMIC SUCCESS, HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR CAREER READINESS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS PARTICIPANTS A PLACE TO DEVELOP IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS. GRANT AMOUNT - $17,500. LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS: TWO GENERATION FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY THAT PARENTS ARE THEIR CHILD'S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHERS. IT INCLUDES FOUR COMPONENTS: ADULT LITERACY, CHILD EDUCATION, PARENT EDUCATION, AND PARENT-CHILD TOGETHER TIME (PACT). THE PROGRAM IS SCHOOL-BASED AND OPERATES IN 12 LINCOLN SCHOOLS. GRANT AMOUNT - $14,000. LUX CENTER FOR THE ARTS: AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ART CLASSES PROGRAM DELIVERS ART CLASSES TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN TITLE I SCHOOLS. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES PAINTING, DRAWING, PRINT-MAKING, AND CERAMICS, ALLOWING YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN SUSTAINED ART EXPERIENCES WITH PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS. GRANT AMOUNT - $11,601. MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER: EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A MONTESSORI-INSPIRED EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVING CHILDREN AGES 3-5 WITH A FOCUS ON DEVELOPING SOCIAL, COGNITIVE, AND INDEPENDENCE SKILLS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FREE PLAY, OUTDOOR TIME, AND SMALL GROUP SESSIONS ON LITERACY, MATH, SCIENCE, AND ART. NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND A TWO-HOUR QUIET TIME ARE ALSO PART OF THE DAILY SCHEDULE. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER: OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES A DIVERSE POPULATION OF YOUTH AGES 5-13 ACROSS LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY WHO MAY ALSO LIVE IN FAMILIES WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES. IT OPERATES MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND PROVIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT, RECREATION, ARTS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL AWARENESS. HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND TUTORING ARE ALSO OFFERED, WITH ALL-DAY PROGRAMMING AVAILABLE DURING SCHOOL BREAKS. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER: MATERNAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON IMPROVING MATERNAL HEALTH OUTCOMES BY PROVIDING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CARE, INCLUDING PRE- AND POST-NATAL SUPPORT, A DOULA PROGRAM, BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS, AND FAMILY-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES. IT ALSO OFFERS DOULA TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROMOTES OVERALL WELLNESS AND FAMILY STABILITY THROUGH PEER AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT. GRANT AMOUNT - $7,000. NORTHEAST FAMILY CENTER: PARENTS AS PARTNERS PROGRAM OFFERS FULL-TIME ACADEMIC-BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS. THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WITH FAMILY CONFERENCES AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED TO SUPPORT PARENTING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $25,500. THE SALVATION ARMY - LINCOLN: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM/FINE ARTS ACADEMY PROVIDES A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH DURING AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS, ON SATURDAYS, AND THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. IT OFFERS EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, INCLUDING HOMEWORK HELP AND TUTORING, AND TEACHES LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS HEALTHY EATING, MATH, SCIENCE, ART, AND ANTI-TOBACCO EDUCATION. THE FINE ARTS ACADEMY OFFERS FREE MUSIC EDUCATION AND INSTRUMENTS FOSTERING CREATIVITY, DISCIPLINE, AND SELF-EXPRESSION. GRANT AMOUNT - $25,000. TEAMMATES OF LINCOLN: TEAMMATES MENTORING PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-12 IN LINCOLN PUBLIC AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS. MENTORS PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE, SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING, FOCUSING ON THE STUDENT'S STRENGTHS AND FOSTERING POSITIVE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR. THE PROGRAM HELPS IMPROVE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT, ATTENDANCE, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, RESULTING IN HIGHER GRADUATION RATES. GRANT AMOUNT - $58,803. WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER: LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (CLC) PROGRAM IS A LICENSED CHILDCARE PROGRAM PROVIDING BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE AS WELL AS NON-SCHOOL DAY SERVICES. THE CLC OFFERS EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, HOMEWORK HELP, SNACKS, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AIMED AT FOSTERING YOUTH SUCCESS, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, AND SUPPORTING NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $21,000. WILLARD COMMUNITY CENTER: PRESCHOOL AND PRE-K PROGRAMS IS A LICENSED PROGRAM SERVING CHILDREN AGES 3-5, OFFERING BOTH PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME OPTIONS. IT USES CREATIVE CURRICULUM TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND MOTOR SKILLS. THE PROGRAM PREPARES CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN, FOSTERING SKILLS SUCH AS SHARING, COOPERATION, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. GRANT AMOUNT - $7,500. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS WERE AWARDED GRANTS IN THIS FOCUS AREA: BRAVEBE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER: DIRECT SERVICES TO CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE PROVIDES INTERVENTION SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE OR NEGLECT, ALLOWING THEM TO TELL THEIR STORIES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, MEDICAL EVALUATIONS, AND ONGOING ADVOCACY FOR THE CHILD AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE COURT PREPARATION, MENTAL HEALTH REFERRALS, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION. GRANT AMOUNT - $75,575. CASA FOR LANCASTER COUNTY: COURT APPOINTED ADVOCACY FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND SUPPORTS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE NEEDS AND BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE COURT SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES CHILD SAFETY, STABILITY, AND WELL-BEING BY HELPING TO ENSURE TIMELY AND APPROPRIATE PERMANENT PLACEMENTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $24,000. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTHERN NEBRASKA: ST. GIANNA WOMEN'S HOMES PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR EXPECTANT WOMEN AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE 24-UNIT HOUSING COMPLEX OFFERS EXTENDED-STAY ACCOMMODATIONS, ALONG WITH EDUCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT, AND COUNSELING SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE STABILITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO PERMANENT HOUSING. GRANT AMOUNT - $16,200. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS PREVENTION SERVICES PROGRAM SUPPORTS EXPECTANT PARENTS AND FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGH HOME VISITATION AND PARENTING EDUCATION SERVICES. THE PROGRAM STRENGTHENS FAMILY STABILITY, PROMOTES POSITIVE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS, AND ENHANCES OVERALL CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BEING. GRANT AMOUNT - $68,600. EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: MUJERES EN CONFINAZA (WOMEN AMONG FRIENDS) PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT GROUPS AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY CRISIS SITUATIONS. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE BILINGUAL AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SERVICES THAT HELP THEM STRENGTHEN SUPPORT NETWORKS AND ACCESS ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES. GRANT AMOUNT - $6,300. FAMILY SERVICES LINCOLN: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITHIN LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE SCHOOL-BASED DELIVERY MODEL REDUCES BARRIERS TO CARE BY OFFERING COUNSELING AND SKILL-BUILDING SERVICES THAT PROMOTE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, POSITIVE BEHAVIOR, AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. GRANT AMOUNT - $42,000. FRIENDSHIP HOME OF LINCOLN, INC: EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. USING A TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH, THE PROGRAM PROMOTES SAFETY, STABILITY, AND LONG-TERM WELL-BEING THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO MEET IMMEDIATE AND ONGOING NEEDS. GRANT AMOUNT - $80,000. HOPESPOKE OUTPATIENT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS IMPACTED BY CRISIS OR ADVERSE EXPERIENCES. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES AND ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL PAYMENT OPTIONS. GRANT AMOUNT - $135,280. LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPRESENTATION PROJECT PROVIDES CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES INCLUDE GUIDANCE AND REPRESENTATION RELATED TO PROTECTION ORDERS, FAMILY LAW MATTERS, AND OTHER CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES SAFETY, STABILITY, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SUPPORT. GRANT AMOUNT - $14,000. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: LINCOLN MEDICAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP: SCHOOL COMMUNITY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION (SCIP) PROGRAM IS AN EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BRING TOGETHER FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT STUDENT MENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH BY ADDRESSING BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS THAT INFLUENCE YOUTH. GRANT AMOUNT - $23,640. LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES: CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES INTENSIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH UNDER THE AGE OF 19. GRANT AMOUNT - $12,640. MOURNING HOPE GRIEF CENTER: PEER BASED GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPEN AND HONEST COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT FOR BEREAVED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE EDUCATION, NETWORKING, OUTREACH, AND SUPPORT GROUPS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE GRIEF PROCESS AND LEARN COPING STRATEGIES. GRANT AMOUNT - $21,440. ST. MONICA'S LIFE CHANGING RECOVERY FOR WOMEN: PROJECT MOTHER & CHILD PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. THE SIX-MONTH PROGRAM OFFERS SAFE HOUSING AND ACCESS TO COORDINATED MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES. PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND CASE MANAGEMENT DESIGNED TO PROMOTE STABILITY, WELLNESS, AND FAMILY REUNIFICATION. GRANT AMOUNT - $34,425. VOICES OF HOPE LINCOLN, INC: CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES 24-HOUR CRISIS RESPONSE, ADVOCACY, AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SAFETY NEEDS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. IT OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND PERSONALIZED SERVICE PLANNING TO PROMOTE SAFETY, STABILITY, AND LONG-TERM WELL-BEING. GRANT AMOUNT - $77,400. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS WERE AWARDED GRANTS IN THIS FOCUS AREA: AMERICAN RED CROSS OF SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA CHAPTER: DISASTER SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY EMERGENCIES SUCH AS FIRES, FLOODS, AND SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS. SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR HOTLINE, EMERGENCY RELIEF SUPPLIES, SAFE SHELTER, AND ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT TO SUPPORT RECOVERY, STABILITY, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. GRANT AMOUNT - $32,500. ASIAN COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER: FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OVERCOME BARRIERS TO STABILITY AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING SERVICES SUCH AS ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AND COORDINATION OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE. THE PROGRAM ALSO ASSISTS WITH TAX PREPARATION AND TRANSLATION OF ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY. GRANT AMOUNT - $8,000. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTHERN NEBRASKA: EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAINTAIN HOUSING STABILITY BY COVERING RENT, UTILITY, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL EXPENSES. IT ALSO OFFERS BUDGETING SUPPORT AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL WELLNESS AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. GRANT AMOUNT - $33,000. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTHERN NEBRASKA: FOOD MARKET AND MEAL SERVICE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO PERISHABLE AND NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS, INCLUDING FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, DAIRY PRODUCTS, AND OTHER NUTRITIOUS OPTIONS. PARTICIPANTS CAN SELECT FOODS THAT MEET THEIR HOUSEHOLD PREFERENCES AND NEEDS. THE PROGRAM ALSO COORDINATES MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION EVENTS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN. GRANT AMOUNT - $12,500. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR YOUTH AGES 12-18 WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY OR IN NEED OF TEMPORARY CARE. THE PROGRAM OFFERS STRUCTURED GROUP ACTIVITIES, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO PROMOTE SAFETY, STABILITY, AND POSITIVE CONNECTIONS WITH FAMILIES OR OTHER APPROPRIATE PLACEMENTS. GRANT AMOUNT - $35,000. CEDARS YOUTH SERVICES: CEDARS STREET OUTREACH AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER PROGRAM CONDUCTS OUTREACH TO YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY OR CRISIS, PROVIDING IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, SAFETY PLANNING, AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO HELP THEM ACCESS STABLE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS. THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER OFFERS A WELCOMING DROP-IN SPACE WHERE YOUTH CAN RECEIVE FOOD, HYGIENE ITEMS, AND COUNSELING SERVICES THAT PROMOTE WELL-BEING AND INFORMED DECISION-MAKING. GRANT AMOUNT - $10,000. CENTER FOR PEOPLE: NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSEHOLDS WITH LIMITED FOOD ACCESS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN FRESH PRODUCE, MEATS, BAKED GOODS, AND OTHER NUTRITIOUS ITEMS THROUGH WEEKDAY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS. PARTICIPANTS CAN SELECT FROM AVAILABLE INVENTORY TO MEET THEIR HOUSEHOLD'S DIETARY PREFERENCES AND NUTRITIONAL NEEDS. GRANT AMOUNT - $28,500. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: BASIC AND EMERGENCY NEEDS SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAINTAIN HOUSING STABILITY BY COVERING RENT, UTILITIES, AND SECURITY DEPOSITS. IT ALSO OFFERS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING OPTIONS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND TENANT SUPPORT SERVICES THAT PROMOTE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. GRANT AMOUNT - $65,000. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: FINANCIAL WELL-BEING PROGRAM INCLUDES THREE INTEGRATED SERVICES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL STABILITY AND PROMOTE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC WELL-BEING. FREE TO SAVE PROVIDES FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND MATCHED SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES; OPPORTUNITY PASSPORT SUPPORTS YOUNG ADULTS WITH FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND ASSET-BUILDING; AND FINANCIAL COACHING OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED GUIDANCE TO HELP PARTICIPANTS MANAGE DEBT, IMPROVE CREDIT, AND ACHIEVE FINANCIAL GOALS. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF LANCASTER AND SAUNDERS COUNTIES: THE GATHERING PLACE PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS EVENING MEALS SEVEN DAYS A WEEK TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY. MEALS ARE BALANCED AND OFTEN INCLUDE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO SUPPORT OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. ECHO COLLECTIVE: THE REFINERY PROGRAM SUPPORTS WOMEN WHO ARE NEW TO THE U.S. BY PROVIDING BUSINESS EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP, AND CONTINUOUS SUPPORT. PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AND INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC COACHING TO HELP THEM DEVELOP SMALL BUSINESSES AND BUILD PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS. GRANT AMOUNT - $22,500. EL CENTRO DE LAS AMERICAS: CRISIS ASSISTANCE & PREVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, RESUME ASSISTANCE, AND ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS SERVICES SUCH AS FOOD AND TEMPORARY AID COORDINATION. THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT AND ONGOING GUIDANCE, PARTICIPANTS STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL STABILITY AND MAINTAIN SECURE HOUSING. GRANT AMOUNT - $11,500. FAMILY SERVICES LINCOLN: COMMUNITY GARDENS PROGRAM PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH ACCESS TO GARDEN SPACE AND EDUCATION ON GROWING FRESH, NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR THEIR HOUSEHOLDS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, THE PROGRAM DEVELOPS NEW GARDEN SITES TO EXPAND COMMUNITY ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY. GRANT AMOUNT - $12,000. FAMILY SERVICES LINCOLN: INRESPONSE PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY OR CRISIS. USING A RAPID REHOUSING MODEL, PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND HELP SECURING PERMANENT HOUSING THROUGH A TRANSITION-IN-PLACE APPROACH. A HOUSING SPECIALIST SUPPORTS EACH PARTICIPANT IN LOCATING HOUSING, ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND WORKING TOWARD FINANCIAL STABILITY. GRANT AMOUNT - $20,000. FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN: FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT 1221 KINGBIRD PROGRAM PROVIDES MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY. PARTICIPANTS REMAIN IN THEIR VEHICLES WHILE BEING ASSISTED BY FOOD BANK OF LINCOLN STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, ENSURING A SMOOTH AND CONVENIENT EXPERIENCE. GRANT AMOUNT - $41,913. FRESH START: TRANSITIONAL SHELTER SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY. PARTICIPANTS TYPICALLY STAY THREE TO SIX MONTHS, WITH EXTENSIONS UP TO ONE YEAR. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON GOAL PLANNING, BUILDING SUPPORT NETWORKS, AND PROMOTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT AND CONNECTIONS TO COUNSELING, TREATMENT, AND EDUCATION. IT IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE COMMUNITY'S CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR HOUSING STABILITY AND RECOVERY SERVICES. GRANT AMOUNT - $35,500. GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER: BASIC AND EMERGENCY NEEDS PROGRAM PROVIDES ESSENTIAL ITEMS SUCH AS CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AND DIAPERS, ALONG WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENT AND UTILITIES. IT SUPPORTS FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR TRANSITION BY COORDINATING WITH PARTNER AGENCIES AND OFFERING INTERPRETATION, HOME VISITS, AND REFERRAL SERVICES. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES STABILITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. GRANT AMOUNT - $19,343. GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER: FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSEHOLDS WITH ACCESS TO NON-PERISHABLE AND PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE, ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO CHOOSE FOODS BASED ON THEIR PREFERENCES AND HOUSEHOLD SIZE. THE PROGRAM ALSO SHARES INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITES AND PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE ACCESS FOR THOSE UNABLE TO VISIT DURING WEEKDAY HOURS. GRANT AMOUNT - $30,000. THE HUB-CENTRAL ACCESS POINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS: CENTRAL ACCESS NAVIGATION PROGRAM PROVIDES A CENTRAL ACCESS NAVIGATOR WHO OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT AND GUIDANCE TO HELP YOUNG ADULTS IDENTIFY AND CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES. SERVICES INCLUDE SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING AND UTILITIES, FINANCIAL COACHING, AND REFERRALS THAT PROMOTE STABILITY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS. GRANT AMOUNT - $15,000. LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY, INC: BARRIER REMOVAL PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS FOR RENTERS, HOMEOWNERS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS WITH MOBILITY LIMITATIONS. ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE RAMPS, LIFTS, GRAB BARS, HANDRAILS, WIDER DOORWAYS, AND ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM AND KITCHEN FEATURES. A MODEL HOME DEMONSTRATES VARIOUS ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS, AND STAFF PROVIDE ON-SITE CONSULTATIONS AND GUIDANCE ON FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS. GRANT AMOUNT - $7,500. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA: UPLIFT: USING THE POWER OF THE LAW TO INFLUENCE AND FOSTER TRANSFORMATION PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL OR HOUSING INSTABILITY. UPLIFT HELPS ADDRESS LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO HOUSING, DEBT, EMPLOYMENT, AND ACCESS TO BENEFITS BEFORE THEY ESCALATE. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO INCREASE LEGAL AWARENESS AND PROMOTE STABILITY. GRANT AMOUNT - $7,500. LINCOLN LITERACY: FIRSTSTEP: HEALTHCARE CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PARTICIPANTS PURSUING HEALTHCARE CAREERS BY PROVIDING CAREER TRAINING, GUIDANCE, AND EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION. A STIPEND IS OFFERED AT KEY MILESTONES TO REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS RELATED TO TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH RESUME DEVELOPMENT, JOB APPLICATIONS, AND INTERVIEW SKILLS TO SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL CAREER PLACEMENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $22,500. MATT TALBOT KITCHEN AND OUTREACH: HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAM PROVIDES DAILY MEALS AND FOOD ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP. TWO NUTRITIOUS MEALS ARE SERVED EACH DAY, AND PANTRY ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WITH LIMITED FOOD ACCESS. WHILE ON SITE, PARTICIPANTS CAN CONNECT TO ADDITIONAL PREVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN A SAFE, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. GRANT AMOUNT - $12,200. MATT TALBOT KITCHEN AND OUTREACH: TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE STABILITY AND RECOVERY. TWO TRANSITIONS HOUSES OFFER STRUCTURED LIVING ENVIRONMENTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN, WITH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING FOCUSED ON MAINTAINING RECOVERY, ACCESSING SERVICES, SECURING EMPLOYMENT, AND ACHIEVING LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE. GRANT AMOUNT - $18,200. NEIGHBORWORKS LINCOLN (NWL): HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM OFFERS A HUD-APPROVED HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSE THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES PREPARE FOR SUCCESSFUL HOMEOWNERSHIP. PARTICIPANTS LEARN ABOUT BUDGETING, CREDIT MANAGEMENT, AFFORDABILITY, AND THE HOME BUYING PROCESS. DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE BUYERS TO SUPPORT CLOSING COSTS AND MINOR HOME REPAIRS. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY AND FINANCIAL WELL-BEING ACROSS LINCOLN NEIGHBORHOODS. GRANT AMOUNT - $7,500. PEOPLE'S CITY MISSION: FAMILY AND WOMEN'S SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY AND DAY SHELTER, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS, AND ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES SUCH AS HYGIENE FACILITIES AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES TO HELP THEM TRANSITION TO AND MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING. GRANT AMOUNT - $9,000. THE SALVATION ARMY - LINCOLN: DISASTER SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AT DISASTER SITES, ALONG WITH LOGISTICS, SHELTERING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. TEMPORARY HOUSING VOUCHERS MAY BE OFFERED WHEN NEEDED TO ENSURE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE AND STABILIZATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DISASTERS. GRANT AMOUNT - $5,000. THE SALVATION ARMY - LINCOLN: FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND GROCERIES THROUGH SEVERAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, INCLUDING THE FOOD PANTRY, WINTER NIGHT WATCH, KIDS CAFE, AND A SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM. SERVICES INCLUDE MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, PERISHABLE FOOD ACCESS, AND PREPARED MEALS FOR CHILDREN AND HOUSEHOLDS IN AREAS WITH LIMITED FOOD ACCESS. GRANT AMOUNT - $21,000. THE SALVATION ARMY - LINCOLN: UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAINTAIN ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND PREVENT SHUTOFFS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE ENERGY EDUCATION TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION, BUDGETING, AND LONG-TERM STABILITY, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE SEEKING RECURRING ASSISTANCE. GRANT AMOUNT - $25,000. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO AND FORMALLY REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS PRESENT THE FORM 990 ANNUALLY AT THE OCTOBER BOARD MEETING. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE FORM 990 FOCUSING ON SIGNIFICANT AREAS OF THE TAX RETURN AND HOW THESE AREAS RELATE TO THE ANNUAL AUDITIED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY ANY RELATIONSHIPS WHERE THEY AND/OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS MAY HAVE PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL INTERESTS THAT COULD INFLUENCE THEIR DECISION MAKING ABILITY. THEY ALSO SIGN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED, READ,AND WILL COMPLY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO AFFIRM THEIR UNDERSTANDING THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. BOARD MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS MAY NOT SERVE ON FUNDING TEAMS THAT RECOMMEND GRANT AWARDS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THERE MAY BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN THAT PERSON AND THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION. WHERE A GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER BELIEVES THAT A MATTER TO BE VOTED UPON WILL PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THAT MEMBER WILL ANNOUNCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WILL HOLD SILENT DURING DISCUSSION ON THE ISSUE. THE MEMBER WILL REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY MOTIONS AFFECTING THE DECLARED CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER AND ALLOW THEM TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. APPOINTED STAFF WILL REVIEW DECLARED CONFLICTS PRIOR TO VOTING AND BRING POSSIBLE CONFLICTS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND/OR THE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON. THE MINUTES OF THE GOVERNING BOARD AND ALL COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL CONTAIN: THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO DISCLOSED OR WERE FOUND TO HAVE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST; THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT; ANY ACTION TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS PRESENT; NAMES OF PERSONS PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES RELATING TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST; THE CONTENT OF THE DISCUSSION AND A RECORD OF ANY VOTES TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE DISCUSSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE GOVERNING-BOARD APPOINTED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONDUCTED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERFORMANCE REVIEW. NO COMMITTEE MEMBER HAD A REAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED BASED ON JOB PERFORMANCE WITHIN LIMITS OF UNITED WAY BUDGET PARAMETERS USING COMPARABILITY DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DOCUMENTED THE DELIBERATION PROCESS AND THE BASIS FOR ITS DECISIONS. THE COMMITTEE REPORTED ITS DETERMINATION AND RECOMMENDED BOARD APPROVAL AT THE AUGUST 2024 BOARD MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION AND BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONDUCTED THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR THE SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION. COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED BASED ON JOB PERFORMANCE WITHIN LIMITS OF UNITED WAY BUDGET PARAMETERS USING COMPARABILITY DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTED THE DETERMINATION AND BASIS FOR CONCLUSIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE REPORTED THE DETERMINATION TO THE UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL AT THE AUGUST 2024 BOARD MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION AND BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC VIA POSTING TO ITS WEBSITE AT WWW.UNITEDWAYLINCOLN.ORG. IN ADDITION, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, AND 501 (C) (3) DETERMINATION LETTER ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH ALLOWED INSPECTION AT THE LOCAL UNITED WAY OFFICE. COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY'S FINANCE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT AND APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT AND THE FORM 990. UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY FOUNDATION INC 238 S 13TH STREET LINCOLN NE 68508 201412874 SUPPORTING FOUNDATION NE 501(C)(3) 509(A)(3) TYPE 1 UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY FOUNDATION C 43843 CASH