Good Neighbor Community Center

Started in 1973, Good Neighbor Community Center has been helping the Lincoln Community with Food, Clo

Tom Randa
Executive Director | [email protected]

Mary Kelly
Program Director | [email protected]

Cayla Kelly
Director, Nutritional Outreach | [email protected]

Lenette Whiteface
Office Manager | [email protected]

Zainab Al-Baaj
MENA Hope Coordinator | [email protected]

Tareq Al Shareefi
Community Outreach Advocate | [email protected]

Mike & Deb Closner
Janitorial

09/12/2024

Itโ€™s all about collaboration! ๐Ÿ™Œ Many thanks to the Cultural Centers of Lincoln, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Office of Health Disparities, and Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department for joining us today. We are grateful for these four years of teamwork!

Asian Community & Cultural Center of Lincoln, NE, El Centro de las Americas, Good Neighbor Community Center, Indian Center, Inc., Clyde Malone Community Center, Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

09/12/2024

We are grateful to these wonderful sponsors for supporting our event and look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday. The event is officially SOLD OUT, but you can still support the GNCC with a donation using the event link.

https://goodneighborcommunitycenterinc.networkforgood.com/events/70937-samples-of-the-world-2024

09/09/2024

A donation of tomatoes from a community grower. Thank you! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ ๐Ÿ… ๐Ÿชด

Photos from Good Neighbor Community Center's post 09/09/2024

Clyde Malone Community Center ground breaking ceremony

09/09/2024

Just a reminder that we will not be doing perishables, FoodNet, and shopping floor (donations give out) this month due to ongoing renovations.
If you can hold on to danations until October, that will be highly appreciated.
For all other appointments, please excuse our mess.

09/08/2024

We canโ€™t wait to see everyone in a week.
Few tickets left, donโ€™t wait until last minute to get yours.

https://goodneighborcommunitycenterinc.networkforgood.com/events/70937-samples-of-the-world

Photos from Good Neighbor Community Center's post 09/06/2024

Thank you to United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County for sponsoring and organizing this amazing day and to Union Bank & Trust staff who volunteered at our center and helped us prepare for our upcoming re-model!
We couldn't do it without you all!!

09/04/2024

๐†๐๐‚๐‚ ๐‘๐ž๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐”๐ฉ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž: ๐“๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ

Starting September 6th, the Good Neighbor Community Center will undergo important renovations! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ
๐‘พ๐’† ๐’‚๐’Š๐’Ž ๐’•๐’ ๐’“๐’†๐’•๐’–๐’“๐’ ๐’•๐’ ๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’“๐’†๐’ˆ๐’–๐’๐’‚๐’“ ๐’”๐’„๐’‰๐’†๐’…๐’–๐’๐’† ๐’ƒ๐’š ๐‘ถ๐’„๐’•๐’๐’ƒ๐’†๐’“ 2๐’๐’….

๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐€๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ž๐:

๐‘ƒ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘ โ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘™๐‘’๐‘ : Monday - Thursday
๐น๐‘œ๐‘œ๐‘‘๐‘๐‘’๐‘ก: Sundays - ๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘†๐‘ข๐‘›๐‘‘๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ, ๐‘†๐‘’๐‘๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘š๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ÿ 8.
๐‘†โ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘๐‘๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐น๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ: Monday - Friday (Unavailable)
We kindly ask our community members who usually donate to ๐’‰๐’๐’๐’… ๐’๐’ ๐’•๐’ ๐’…๐’๐’๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’๐’” ๐’–๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’ ๐‘ถ๐’„๐’•๐’๐’ƒ๐’†๐’“ 1๐’”๐’• while renovations are completed.

๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ญ ๐€๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ž๐:

Immigrants/Refugee and Resettlement Services will continue as usual, although some classes may be relocated as needed during renovations.

๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ, ๐ฐ๐ž ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ข๐ง๐ :

Diapers
Bus Passes
Personal Care Items
Senior Hygiene Kits

๐…๐จ๐จ๐ ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž:

We encourage you to call our office [๐Ÿ’๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ.๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ•.๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ‘]
for pre-packed non-perishable food.
Perishable food boxes (prepared by our community partner, Community Crops) will also be included with your food. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

Important Reminder:

Shopping for clothes and household items will be paused.
Please wait until October 2nd to bring donations.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience as we work to improve the center for our community!

09/04/2024
Samples of the World 09/04/2024

Samples of the World 2024: Flavors & Harmony

Four more days for the early bird tickets. Get your tickets today. We got a wonderful lineup of food from around the globe and great entertainment.

Samples of the World Flavors & Harmony: Samples of the World with Musical Maestro Daniel Martinez and Oscar Pohirieth "Samples of the World" is an annual event hosted by the Good Neighbor Community Center (GNCC), showcasing the rich diversity of cultures within our community. At this event, attendees have the opportunit...

09/03/2024

Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity to meet Lincoln's diverse community? A variety of duties as well as times are available for Lincoln Unites on September 20th from 4PM - 7PM. Please reach out to [email protected] if interested or sign up via VolunteerLNK!

www.volunteerlnk.org

Photos from Good Neighbor Community Center's post 08/26/2024

An informative afternoon at Bryan Health's Resource Fair!!

Photos from Good Neighbor Community Center's post 08/24/2024

We are grateful to be a part of UNL's Health Fest as we welcomed new & returning students & distributed reusable/reheatable containers packed with healthy snacks! โค๏ธ

08/14/2024

Happy Wednesday! We will be only offering perishables distribution this morning, not this afternoon.
Morning distribution to run approximately 10AM - NOON, please bring your Clarity Card or ID.

Photos from Good Neighbor Community Center's post 08/12/2024

Our team wishes a happy & successful year to all as the '24 - '25 school year begins!! ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ“š

Photos from Good Neighbor Community Center's post 08/06/2024

Lincoln Public Schools & Cause Collective Resource Fair 2024 ๐Ÿ“š ๐Ÿซ โœ๏ธ

National Immunization Awareness Month 2024 - Awareness Days Events Calendar 2024 08/01/2024

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)
This years theme, HUMANLY POSSIBLE, is a testament to what can be achieved when humanity works together for a better future!
๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’“

Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department

National Immunization Awareness Month 2024 - Awareness Days Events Calendar 2024 National Immunization Awareness Month is sponsored by the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC) and is observed in August annually across the

Photos from Good Neighbor Community Center's post 07/31/2024

Happy Wednesday from our team!! Perishables distribution to begin at 10:30 ๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿ…๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿ“
Food Bank of Lincoln

07/25/2024

August 4th kicks off Nebraska Crossing's Music Festival, running from August 4th - 11th all events are free to the public. Antelope Park on August 10th is Lincoln's primary performance, at 10 AM a Meditation Concert with Bel Canto Duo (bring your yoga mat or blanket) then from 5-8PM brings (4) acts: Dream Warriors (Indigenous hip-hop), Authentic Light Orchestra (Armenia folk rock fusion), John Hadfield & Ron Blake Duo (jazz) and Mixed Harmony - Nebraskas own Cuban sensation! Full schedule at NebraskaMusicFest.org

Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival

Photos from Good Neighbor Community Center's post 07/25/2024

Lots of locally grown produce for distribution today beginning at 1PM!

Photos from Good Neighbor Community Center's post 07/22/2024

Cultural Centers of Lincoln Collaborative Project Update
๐Ÿ  Exciting News! ๐Ÿ 
We are thrilled to announce the completion of our first of three building projects under the Cultural Centers of Lincoln Collaborative Project. This first one is in partnership with Assurity! Out of the 152 units at 2twenty2 Apartments, 15 are affordable housing units, and currently, only 6 units remain available for rent!
Available Units:
โ€ข 5 One-Bedroom Units: $1224/month
โ€ข 1 Studio Unit: $1141/month
For more information and to check qualifications, please CALL: (402) 436-3434.

Property Highlights:
โ€ข Hardwood-style flooring
โ€ข Paw spa for your furry friends ๐Ÿพ
โ€ข Stainless steel, efficient appliances
โ€ข Wheelchair accessible homes โ™ฟ
โ€ข Building wide security cameras
โ€ข Premium Grohe brand faucets
โ€ข Recycling center
โ€ข Storm shelter
โ€ข Bike repair stations and bike storage ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ
โ€ข Ceiling fans in each apartment
โ€ข Grilling stations
โ€ข Large kitchen island with seating*
โ€ข Tiled kitchen backsplash
โ€ข Coffee bar โ˜•
โ€ข Spacious kitchens
โ€ข Balcony*
โ€ข Pet friendly! Cats and dogs welcome ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿถ
โ€ข Furnished home options available ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ
โ€ข LED lighting for energy efficiency ๐Ÿ’ก
โ€ข Pantry*
โ€ข Air conditioner
โ€ข Digital thermostat
โ€ข Smoke-free community ๐Ÿšญ
โ€ข Built-in microwave
โ€ข Carpeting
โ€ข Full-size washer and dryer included in each home
โ€ข Pendant lighting*

Apartment Amenities:
โ€ข Air Conditioning
โ€ข Balcony
โ€ข Cable Ready
โ€ข Ceiling Fans
โ€ข Dishwasher
โ€ข Disposal
โ€ข Fireplace
โ€ข Furnished
โ€ข Granite Countertops
โ€ข High Ceilings
โ€ข Kitchen
โ€ข Microwave
โ€ข Pantry
โ€ข Refrigerator
โ€ข Walk-In Closets
โ€ข Washer/Dryer
โ€ข Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Community Features:
โ€ข Bicycle Storage
โ€ข Business Center
โ€ข Clubhouse
โ€ข Courtyard
โ€ข Elevator
โ€ข Fitness Center ๐Ÿ’ช
โ€ข Furnished Units Available
โ€ข Garages
โ€ข Gated
โ€ข Lounge
โ€ข Maintenance on site
โ€ข Package Service ๐Ÿ“ฆ
โ€ข Pool ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ
โ€ข Property Manager on Site
โ€ข Public Transportation
โ€ข Recycling
โ€ข Spa
โ€ข Sundeck ๐ŸŒž
Explore more about the property: 2twenty2 Apartments
Secure your new home today and be part of a vibrant, inclusive community! ๐ŸŒŸ

Photos from Good Neighbor Community Center's post 07/22/2024

Good morning from our wonderful team of staff & volunteers assisting with perishables!

07/15/2024

Fans available for those 60+ through Aging Partners/ADRCNebraska

Photos from Good Neighbor Community Center's post 07/03/2024

There will be no afternoon distribution today, just this mornings Community Crops & Food Bank delivery. Distribution begins at 10AM!

Photos from Good Neighbor Community Center's post 06/27/2024

Grateful for an abundance of fresh greens and vegetables from Community Crops! Distribution begins at 1PM today ๐Ÿฅฌ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿซ‘

Photos from Good Neighbor Community Center's post 06/25/2024

Immigration and Workforce Summit 2024
Immigrant Legal Center + Refugee Empowerment Center
Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Photos from Good Neighbor Community Center's post 06/24/2024

Starting today we will be distributing half of what Food Bank brings us in the morning, starting approximately at 10AM & distributing the other half during our 1PM perishable distribution. This will allow us to offer more food for those who cannot be here in the morning.

06/18/2024

We will have grocery items for distribution today at 1PM. Please bring your Clarity card or ID.
As a reminder we will be closed tomorrow in celebration of Juneteenth so there will be no perishable distribution.

06/14/2024

We will be closed Monday due to an emergency within our Good Neighbor family. Please be patient with us when we re-open Tuesday as it will be busy and we will be doing our best to assist in meeting your needs. Thank you, we appreciate your understanding. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

06/13/2024

LPD Officer Hein stopped by for a tour, to catch up on our supportive services and visit friend & long time volunteer Roxy ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿฉต

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Our Story

MISSION

Welcoming Neighbors. Supporting Stability.

CORE VALUES

Called to serve our neighbors. "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink... I needed clothes and you clothed me" (Matthew 25:35,36).

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Just a reminder that we will not be doing perishables, FoodNet, and shopping floor (donations give out) this month due t...
Renovations affecting food distribution update
Mayor's Interfaith Breakfast
Todayโ€™s food options. Serving until noon or until all the food is gone. Welcome!
A collaborative effort of students from College View Academy & hygiene items from Lincoln Hygiene Network made this mont...
Thank you Charlie Iron Thunder for a memorable & emotional presentation today at our Cultural Centers of Lincoln meeting...
Food Bank & perishables every Monday & Wednesday morning is now inside starting approximately at 10:30!
Grandparents (Christmas) Room is ready to go. A big shout out to our MENA Hope Director, Zainab Al-Baaj for working so h...
Congratulations to this yearโ€™s 24th Annual Lincoln Homeless Coalition Recognition Event Lifetime Service Awardees; Beatt...

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Lincoln, NE
68503

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 12pm
Sunday 3pm - 4pm

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