Lincoln Veterans Parade

08/26/2026

We love coming to these Dinners and sharing our mission the new veterans. Taking the time to talk with them and their family about what they did in the service. Then sharing our yearly event and all the connected resources who attend the parade. Also, all the cool vehicles, fun floats, and candy that's involved 😁

08/26/2026

Know your end of life benefits.

08/23/2026

Parade Commander Antonio Marino giving a quick overview about the Lincoln Veterans Parade and why we are at the Welcome Home Dinner. An event for the service members and their loved ones who recently separated from the military and call Nebraska home. The dinner is put on by the Department of Veterans Affairs and partner with the Governor's Office.

08/15/2026

All set up and ready to receive. 2026 Herostock is open for visitors and lovers of music.

08/15/2026

Who is ready for one of the biggest veteran and first responder event of the year? HEROSTOCK 2026 Country Music Festival and Resource Fair is where you come to honor our heroes and enjoy a night of music and camaraderie! We have over 50 vendors most of them are nonprofits that serve our heroes. Get your tickets today at www.herostock.org

08/08/2026

Thank you to all our brothers and sisters who were killed or wounded in battle.

On National Purple Heart Day, we recognize the service and sacrifice of every Purple Heart recipient. Your courage is what strengthens our Nation. Thank you.

08/05/2026

Thank you for contributing and supporting the Socks and Tops Drive.
In partnership with American Life &Security Corp, we raised about 150 lbs. of socks and $635 in online donations. Additionally, both our organizations have donated a contributed $3,000 to the Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Inc. Supportive Services for Veteran Family slush fund for the Lincoln community. That account is there to fill the different basic need items as they arise.
If you missed this Drive, no worries. You can always make a direct donation to SSVF or on our website. Riding on the success of this Drive, we are planning another Drive in the late winter or early spring time.

08/05/2026

Our State Service Office Outreach Team will be at the upcoming Veterans Claims Clinic in Bellevue. Stop by to get assistance with veteran benefits, claims, and services and learn about what NDVA and the state of Nebraska have to offer you and your family!

07/31/2026

Final hours for the Socks and Tops Drive! You can drop off at any of the 3 locations. The Vet Center and the American Life office close at 4:30 pm. The Mill Coffee and Bistro closes at 6 pm on Innovation Campus.

If you're not able to get there before closing, the donation page on our website will remain open over the weekend. Or drop us a line and we'll pick up your items.


https://lincolnveteransparade.org/socks-and-tops/

07/28/2026

Veteran Family Outreach with the Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership.
Helping to find stable and permanent housing for our veterans and their families. Working closely with the homeless or near homeless individuals and families to gain access for housing and services. See who qualifies by visiting their website.
https://centralnebraskacap.com/our-programs/family-outreach/ssvf-supportive-services-for-veterans-and-families.html


Read about this Success Story:
I have been part of SSVF program for about a year. During this time the program has helped me obtain my social security benefits so I could retire. The program also helped me file a claim with the VA for VA disability. From that claim I went from having no service connection to receiving 100% Permanent and Total adding roughly $4000 a month to my income. With this money and increased income, I have been able to pay off debts and continue to work on money management to ensure all bills are paid and my housing is secured. The SSVF program also educated me on benefits for dental work and I was able to get dentures all covered by the VA. This has led me to having more confidence. I have started to deliver meals as a volunteer for the community center for senior citizens that are home bound. Because of the SSVF program my life is forever changed. Thank you
M.S.