Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation
About Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation
In Lincoln, this foundation puts real support behind students headed for construction careers and community projects tied to housing. It funds scholarships for high school seniors in southeast Nebraska, students at Southeast Community College, and others pursuing work in the building industry. It also backs educational programs and charitable efforts that keep the local home-building world connected to the community it serves.
What sets this foundation apart is how directly it links the classroom to the job site. A scholarship for a future builder can sit right alongside housing-focused community service and student design contests, which gives its work a practical, local feel.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Scholarships for construction students
Provides scholarships for high school seniors in southeast Nebraska, students at Southeast Community College, and other students pursuing degrees or careers related to construction and the building industry.
Community service projects focused on housing
Supports charitable community projects centered on housing and related community needs.
Industry-related educational programs
Funds educational programs related to the home building and construction industry.
Interior and Residential Design contests
Supports student contests in interior design and residential design, with winners recognized through HBAL events.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
To support the educational and charitable activities of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln, including community service projects focused on housing, scholarships for students pursuing construction-related careers, and funding for other industry-related educational programs.
Who they serve
High school seniors in southeast Nebraska, students pursuing construction-related degrees or careers, and community housing initiatives in Lincoln and Lancaster County.
Their impact
- Funds six $500 scholarships annually for students in Building & Construction Technology.
- Funds five $1,800 scholarships annually for tools for incoming students in Building & Construction Technology.
- Provides $750 scholarships for students enrolled at Southeast Community College in construction-specific degree programs.
How your donation helps
- Scholarships for students pursuing careers related to the building industry
- Community service projects focused on housing
- Industry-related educational programs
- Tools for incoming Building & Construction Technology students
Our story
The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation was established in 2009 as a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit focused on the future of the home building industry in Lancaster County. It was created to broaden philanthropic participation and to support the educational and charitable activities of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation’s services.
Students seeking scholarship information can contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 or info@hbal.org. Scholarship applications are also available through the Southeast Community College Educational Foundation for students in eligible construction-related programs.
Events
HBAL Golf Tournament
annualAn annual event that benefits the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation.
Remodelers Council Golf Tournament
annualAn annual event that benefits the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation.
Sporting Clay Shoot
annualAn annual fundraiser that benefits the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation.
Santa Cop Project
every NovemberEach November, HBAL members make wooden toys that are donated to the Lincoln Police Department for children who need holiday cheer.
Tribute to Youth
AprilAn April event that recognizes students who have excelled in programs such as Interior Design and CAD Residential Design Contests and includes scholarship awards.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Make wooden toys for the Santa Cop Project in November.
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What kinds of scholarships does the foundation support?
It supports scholarships for high school seniors, Southeast Community College students, and students pursuing construction-related degrees or careers.
What kinds of community projects does it support?
It supports community service projects focused on housing, along with other charitable activities tied to the building industry.
How can a student get scholarship information?
Students can contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 or info@hbal.org, and some scholarship applications are available through the Southeast Community College Educational Foundation.
What is the Santa Cop Project?
Each November, HBAL members make wooden toys that are donated to the Lincoln Police Department for children who need holiday cheer.
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