ABOUT US

Mission & History

At the Center for People In Need, our mission is to enhance opportunities for families as they address socio-economic barriers limiting their paths to success. Our programs combine to encompass a cohesive network of services for low-income families.

The Center for People in Need conducted a survey among Clinic with a Heart patients regarding issues related to their health care needs and access to adequate resources.  The survey was taken during six clinics in October, November, and December 2008.  Click here to download a PDF copy of the results.

A community needs survey was conducted by the Center in December 2008.  Nearly 2,000 low-income families were surveyed to identify the issues, barriers, and challenges faced by the growing number of families in our community who are living in poverty.  The results and analysis are compiled in a series of reports entitled “The Face of Poverty Today in Lincoln, Nebraska.”  Click here to read the recent Lincoln Journal Star article featuring the Center for People in Need’s 2008 Faces of Poverty Survey. Click here to download a PDF copy of the 2008 report.  Download previous surveys by going to the Faces of Poverty section of this website.  

Download a copy of the Center’s Summer Fun 2009 Resource Handbook.  The resource guide lists a variety of low-cost/no-cost events and activities that your children can enjoy this summer!

 In support of our mission we:

  • Increase the capacity of other human services agenices that are providing for the social and economic needs of low-income families.
  • Provide emergency, basic needs of families through delivery of direct services.
  • Actively advocate for systemic changes through the state legislature.
  • Implement creative means of service delivery to disadvantaged families.

  • Support educational and job skills training opportunities for low-income workers.