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Sequestration Means no New Housing Vouchers in Lincoln for a While
Lincoln Journal Star on 05/14/2013Educare Grand Opening Friday
Lincoln Journal Star on 04/11/2013Gathering Place in Hunger Drive
Lincoln Journal Star on 03/11/2013Free Lunch: The Incredible Effort to Feed Lincoln's Hungry
Lincoln Journal Star on 03/04/2013Federal Budget Cuts Might Affect Nebraska
Channel 8 KLKN TV on 03/01/2013Educare Center Opening Like the First Day of School
Lincoln Journal Star on 02/05/2013Educare Center to Open Feb. 4
Lincoln Journal Star on 01/25/2013Homeless Count Launched in Lancaster County
Channel 10/11 on 01/24/2013Local Businesses Team up to Provide Vehicles for Families
KFOR on 12/10/2012Lincoln Housing Authority Newsletter
Lincoln Housing Authority on 12/04/2012A Time for Giving, A Time for Thanks
Lincoln Journal Star on 11/16/2012Early Head Start is Here to Help
Lincoln Kids Newspaper on 11/06/2012Educare child care center hires director; nearing January completion
Lincoln Journal Star on 10/23/2012Local Group Helps Lincoln Homeless
Channel 8 -- KLKN TV on 10/12/2012Getting to Know the Early Head Start Home-based Program
Lincoln Housing Authority on 09/07/2012Early Head Start Celebrating Success
Wahoo Newspaper on 08/17/2012Community Action Assists with the High Cost of Energy
Channel 10 & 11 on 07/26/2012The Gathering Place Helps People During Extreme Temps
KLKN on 07/17/2012Community Action Offers Fans to Help People Cope With the Summer Heat
Lincoln Journal Star on 06/11/2012Make the Most of Your Rental Experience - Moms Everyday
Moms Everyday on 04/18/2012Qualify for Free Tax Preparation - Moms Everyday
Moms Everyday on 04/18/2012Speakers Document Costs of Proposed Federal Budget Cuts
Lincoln Journal Star on 04/17/2012New Survey Dedicated to Pinpointing Nebraska Poverty
KOLN/KGIN Channel 10/11 on 03/13/2012Action Agencies Survey Shows Financial Stress
Lincoln Journal Star on 03/13/2012United Way to Support Educare Center With Short-term Funding
United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County on 02/07/2012Coalition Aims to Help 5,000 People Get a Financial Boost This Tax Season
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties on 01/27/2012Iron Brush Tattoo to Give Free Ink and Support Community Action to Celebrate Anniversary
Daily Nebraskan on 01/20/2012HUD Sends $1.7 Million to Lincoln to Help Stop, Prevent Homelessness
Lincoln Journal Star on 12/22/2011$746,850 Awarded to Non-Profits Through the Lincoln Community Foundation
Lincoln Community Foundation on 12/22/2011Research-Based Child Care Center Likely to be Completed by Next Year
Lincoln Journal Star on 10/11/2011G.I.F.T.S: One Couple's Idea to Make a Difference in Lincoln
Posted on 09/15/2011Community Action Helps People Cope With Extreme Heat
Posted on 07/20/2011Interview with KOLN/KGIN, July 19, 2011
Save money on your summer utility bills
Posted on 07/05/2011Neighborhood Extra, June 22, 2011
Gathering Place hosting family fun run
Posted on 05/10/2011Lincoln Journal Star, May 9, 2011
Volunteers to be honored for selfless service
Posted on 04/29/2011Omaha World Herald, April 26, 2011
Congratulations to Michael Ryan, Gathering Place Program Administrator, for receiving the Debra Hartman Award for Professional Commitment to Service.
LES donates $231,000 to help low-income customers with their bills
Posted on 04/26/2011Lincoln Journal Star, April 26, 2011
Gathering Place to participate in $1 million hunger-fighting program
Posted on 03/03/2011Lincoln Journal Star, March 2, 2011
Bitter cold drives up demand for utility bill assistance
Posted on 02/06/2011Lincoln Journal Star, February 4, 2011
Early Head Start off to good start
Posted on 02/03/2011Wahoo Newspaper, February 3, 2011
Susie Buffett donation to spur early childhood programs
Posted on 01/31/2011Lincoln Journal Star, January 31, 2011
Free tax assistance available to low-, moderate-income families
Posted on 01/30/2011Lincoln Journal Star, January 30, 2011
Better Than A Trip to Disneyland
Posted on 01/28/2011A big THANK YOU to United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County's Women in Philanthropy group for their support of Community Action's Head Start program!
Lincoln mayor announces energy efficiency campaign
Posted on 01/05/2011Lincoln Journal Star, January 5, 2011
Pregnancy motivates Lincoln woman to get GED, start college
Posted on 12/27/2010Lincoln Journal Star, December 27, 2010
Families Given the Gift of Four Wheels
Posted on 12/18/2010Two hard working families receiving services from Community Action were the recipients of new vans, generously donated by Tracy's Collision Center.
Community Action is looking for contractors to help weatherize homes
Posted on 12/06/2010Lincoln Journal Star, December 6, 2010
Vidlak named Director of Weatherization
Posted on 12/06/2010Lincoln Journal Star, December 6, 2010
Irving students discover the joy of community service
Posted on 11/29/2010Lincoln Journal Star, November 25, 2010
A big THANK YOU to Irving Community Outreach for holding a book drive to support Community Action's Head Start Child Development Center.
Lance's Journal: The Gathering Place Feeds The Hungry
Posted on 11/23/2010KOLN/KGIN's Lance Schwartz visits The Gathering Place, a program of Community Action.
Help Community Action give the "gift of warmth"
Posted on 11/23/2010Lincoln Journal Star, November 17, 2010
News Releases
Federal Funds Available to Meet Local Emergency Food and Shelter Needs (5/12/2010)
40 Nights Photojournalism Project (3/03/2010)
Lincoln Action Program Changes Name (2/23/2010)
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Kick-Off (1/29/2010)
Head Start / Early Head Start Expansion (1/25/2010)
