Meet Lucy    

I'd like you to meet Lucy. Lucy came to us from a nearby community, where she had lived most of her life. Lucy had her children and raised them there and was enjoying being a grandmother when she became involved in an abusive relationship. She struggled to escape her abuser, but he continued to pursue destroying her life. She eventually found her way to a shelter where she was able to stay for a short while until the shelter's funding ran out and she was forced to leave. She and a friend decided to come to Lincoln to find a safe place to live and look for work. When they got here, they were directed to the People's City Mission.

Lucy told me that when they got here they were amazed to not only find shelter but also food. Her friend commented to her that, "they have more food than you could ever eat!" And Lucy added, "and it's good food, I mean I've stayed in a lot of places but the food is always outdated and a little bit rotten, ya know, this food is amazing!"

Lucy told me about other shelters that she had stayed in that were "dirty" and "they don't even give you sheets. But here everything is so clean and nice! Compared to other places, this is like a hotel!" Lucy praised the shelter staff saying, "They are so friendly, and they help you find resources!"

For many women like Lucy, being trapped in an abusive relationship can become overwhelming to where they feel they have no hope. With the internet's abundant presence in our daily lives, it's easier than ever for predators to dominate their victims making escape nearly impossible. For this reason, we always change the names and many identifying factors of our guests and their stories to protect them. However we feel it is also important to get the message out that domestic violence is real, and its victims are among us every day.

Lucy has made great strides in the few short weeks that she has been here. She has found a job and is on her way toward free, independent living once again.

Great job, Lucy! 

Cornhusker Bank to go Without Shoes for "Toms"    

On April 5th, Cornhusker Bank will partner with us to participate in the national event "One Day Without Shoes." This event was started by Tom's Shoes which exists to give shoes to children in 3rd world countries by using the idea of "One for One." When someone purchases a pair of shoes through Tom's website another pair is given to a child in another country.

Cornhusker Bank is encouraging employees to go without shoes on April 5th to raise awareness for the need for shoes at home and abroad.

Starting now through April 9th, you can donate money or even bring in shoes that you can't wear anymore to any Cornhusker Bank. For every dollar that is donated, the bank will match it. The money will be used to purchase shoes through Tom's shoes and other companies to give to our kids here at the Mission. And because of Tom's Shoes "One for One" kids overseas will also receive shoes.

Learn more about the event at Cornhusker Bank's Facebook page and on Tom's Shoes website. 

Rescue Magazine tells the story of "Healing and Hope" 

Amazing Grace College Food & Clothing Drive!