In recent months, Lincoln has experienced a significant increase in the number of families coming into our community, particularly from Afghanistan and Ukraine. This is in addition to the number of families entering our community from other places across the globe. With little time to prepare for such a significant influx, our current infrastructure has been strained and families are in need of additional supports. With a goal of raising $400,000, the fund is intended to immediately bolster and build capacity for ongoing wrap-around supports to enhance services for families from Afghanistan and Ukraine as they resettle.
The Lincoln Resettlement Fund has been established by United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County through partnership with Lincoln Community Foundation, Duncan Aviation, Community Health Endowment, Woods Charitable Fund Inc., Acklie Charitable Foundation, and others. Specific needs to be addressed include transportation support, childcare and additional case management.
On Thursday, June 9, 2022, local philanthropic leaders announced the creation of the Lincoln Resettlement Fund to wrap support around families resettling in the Lincoln community. The fund is hosted by United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County. The need is urgent and critical, so the goal is to raise $400,000.
Support from the Lincoln Resettlement Fund is available to any nonprofit 501(c)(3) serving resettling families in the Lincoln area, and will prioritize support for the following:
The fund is separate from the United Way Annual Campaign. Grant requests are also separate and distinctly focused on expanded support for resettlement.
Grant applications are now closed.
Requested amounts from qualified 501(c)(3) organizations during the application process totaled $550,000 indicating great need in the community. The fund distribution committee reviewed applications carefully and is honored to have the pleasure of awarding the following organizations with funds from the Lincoln Resettlement Fund to serve resettling families in Lincoln and Lancaster County.
Donations are still being accepted for a second round of funding.
Special thanks to those donors who made significant gifts of $10,000 or more to the Lincoln Resettlement Fund:
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