Ywca Of Lincoln
About Ywca Of Lincoln
YWCA Lincoln is the kind of local organization that shows up in the everyday places where life gets harder, and then stays there with something useful in hand. It offers youth leadership, job readiness, financial literacy, hygiene support, respite care, and juvenile-justice advocacy for women, girls, children, families, and other Lincoln residents who need it. Each year, it serves more than 1,000 people, with programs that are built around racial justice, women’s empowerment, and family well-being.
What stands out here is how specific the support is. A high school girl can find mentorship through CATCH, a parent can get help through Circle of Security Parenting, and a family can turn to Job Outfitters or the Wholesome Hygiene Program for basic, immediate needs. It’s local work with a wide reach, but it never loses sight of the person in front of it.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
CATCH
A mentorship and leadership program for high school girls that builds life skills, confidence, self-awareness, and meaningful connections to community.
Project Restore
An advocacy and communication resource for families facing juvenile intervention decisions, carried out with RESTORE case managers, juvenile court, and school administrators.
Girls Circle
A structured support group for girls ages 9 to 18, focused on resiliency, peer connection, self-expression, and emotionally safe group support.
SMART Girls Club
An empowerment program for girls in 4th through 8th grades to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities and skill-building.
Circle of Security Parenting
An 8-week parenting program based on research to help parents build stronger relationships, respond to children's needs, and support security and confidence.
Take a Break
A respite program for parents, grandparents, foster parents, or guardians of children with autism spectrum or other access and functional needs.
Employ402
A job readiness program that addresses barriers to employment and provides coaching and resources, including financial literacy workshops and job readiness support.
Job Outfitters
A free service that provides clothing, interviewing guidance, online resources, money management, job retention support, and employment vouchers through a partnership with Lincoln Goodwill.
Wholesome Hygiene Program
A program that provides basic hygiene items to individuals and families who do not have access to or cannot afford them.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
YWCA Lincoln is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. It carries out this mission through programs and structure that are in tune with multicultural needs.
Who they serve
Women, girls, children, parents and guardians, families, and Lincoln residents seeking youth development, employment support, respite care, hygiene items, or juvenile-justice advocacy.
Their impact
- Serves more than 1,000 people each year.
How your donation helps
- CATCH program activities and materials
- Basic hygiene items for the hygiene closet
- Employment clothing and vouchers for Job Outfitters
- Youth and family support services connected to program delivery
Our story
YWCA Lincoln began in 1886, when twelve couples set out to protect women and help them move toward self sufficiency. Over time, it housed women, offered technical and trade skills courses, and grew into a long-standing community agency in Lincoln.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Ywca Of Lincoln’s services.
People seeking services can contact the office at info@ywcalincoln.org or (402) 434-3494. Some programs require registration or intake forms, and Take a Break requires a Release of Information and Permission Form plus an Emergency Contact Form.
In their words
Warren Buffett: Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree long ago.
Karen Bell-Dancy: lest we forget
Events
STEM Summer Camp
July 2026A summer camp for girls entering 3rd through 12th grades, offered in partnership with PEI, with hands-on STEM activities, leadership development, teamwork, breakfast, lunch, and snack provided.
Financial Literacy Workshop
QuarterlyAn introductory workshop on banking, budgeting, and financial planning, with childcare, dinner, a Super Saver gift card, and a budget book provided.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Ywca Of Lincoln has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Serve as a facilitator or mentor for CATCH
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How does Take a Break work?
Take a Break gives respite to parents, grandparents, foster parents, or guardians of children on the autism spectrum or with other access and functional needs. It serves children ages 1 through 12, meets on the second and fourth Fridays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Belmont Community Center, and requires registration forms.
What does CATCH provide?
CATCH is a free mentorship and leadership program for high school girls. It meets once a week for 1.5 hours after school at Lincoln High School CLC Club.
What does Job Outfitters provide?
Job Outfitters is a free service that offers clothing, interviewing guidance, online resources, money management, and job retention support. Participants receive vouchers that can be used for employment clothing at Goodwill Lincoln locations.
What is Circle of Security Parenting?
Circle of Security Parenting is an 8-week parenting program based on research about building strong relationships with children. It helps parents respond to children’s emotional needs, strengthen connection, and support security and confidence.
How can someone access the Wholesome Hygiene Program?
The program provides basic hygiene items to Lincoln individuals and families who do not have access to or cannot afford them. Interested people can complete the intake form or contact Allison Dancy at Allison@ywcalincoln.org.
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