Community Health Endowment of Lincoln

10/09/2026

Fresh off yesterday’s sweep of Indiana, the Huskers are gearing up for another Big Ten showdown against Wisconsin Saturday! 🏐 We decided to take the rivalry beyond the court.

We checked City Health Dashboard to see how Lincoln and Madison stack up on one measure of community health: food insecurity.

🌽 Lincoln: 13.4% of adults are food insecure
🦡 Madison: 13.5% of adults are food insecure
U.S. City Health Dashboard average: 17.8% of adults are food insecure

Both cities are doing better than the Dashboard average, but Lincoln takes this one by 0.1 percentage points. We’ll take the W. 😉

Now let’s see who takes the win on the court. Go Big Red! ❤️🏐

Access to healthy food plays an important role in community health, and it’s one of CHE’s funding priorities for 2026–2028. Visit chelincoln.org to view the full City Health Scorecard.

09/22/2026

The fall weather is finally here.... so get out there and get moving!

Free passes to University of Nebraska-Lincoln students and faculty. 👀 Make sure to follow Bike LNK's page for future news, updates, and information!

09/17/2026

Here’s what collaboration can look like in action:

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department's Early Connections project distributed 2,119 free home pregnancy tests through five public health vending machines and Community Health Workers, exceeding its first-year goal by nearly 70%.

And there are CHE grantee connections throughout the project. Community Health Workers at the Asian Community & Cultural Center help distribute tests, while Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln maintains resources available through a QR code included with each test.

Three community partners. One shared goal: making it easier for Lincoln residents to connect with prenatal care and resources.

Pictured: Community members in front of a "Health To Go" vending machine in Lincoln, NE. Photo credit: Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department

09/16/2026

09/15/2026

Fresh produce is reaching more Lincoln neighborhoods through the Food Bank of Lincoln’s Lincoln Fresh program. 🥕🥦🍅

From January through June, Lincoln Fresh distributed 78,702 pounds of fresh produce to 8,684 people.

The team also expanded from 15 to 20 distribution stops and moved some distribution times later in the day, creating more opportunities for neighbors to visit in the evening.

CHE is proud to support Lincoln Fresh, and our staff enjoys getting out to volunteer with the food truck each month!

08/18/2026

Congratulations to Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties on breaking ground on the new home of The Gathering Place! 🎉

The Gathering Place has long been a place for meals, connection, and community. This new location will create more space to welcome neighbors and continue building on that important work.

The Community Health Endowment is proud to support this project and Community Action’s vision for a healthier, more connected Lincoln. We’re excited to see the new Gathering Place take shape!

Congratulations to the Community Action team and everyone who helped make this milestone possible! 💚

08/10/2026

Free Mental Health Resource Presentation!

El Centro de las Américas is pleased to welcome a guest speaker from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), who will share information about free mental health resources available in the Lincoln community.

El Centro de las Américas tiene el gusto de recibir a una presentadora invitada de la Alianza Nacional sobre las Enfermedades Mentales (NAMI), quien compartirá información sobre los recursos gratuitos de salud mental disponibles para la comunidad de Lincoln.

07/27/2026

Thank you for celebrating with us at the Community Health Endowment's second annual Spotlight Celebration!

On Friday, we gathered with friends, partners, and community members to recognize the people and partnerships making Lincoln a healthier place to live.

A special congratulations to the Community Breastfeeding Educators at the Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln, recipients of this year's Place Matters Pioneer Award. Through compassionate, culturally responsive support offered in more than 27 languages, they are helping families across our community have a healthier start.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, to Cause Collective and Hub & Soul for helping create such a wonderful evening in Union Plaza, and to all of our partners who work every day to improve health in Lincoln. ❤️

07/23/2026

Please join us in welcoming Freleri Armstrong, the newest member of the Community Health Endowment team!

Freleri recently transitioned from the State of Nebraska, where she gained valuable experience in a variety of administrative roles. She brings a passion for workplace organization, process improvement, and building connections with people from different backgrounds.

Outside of work, Freleri enjoys crocheting, knitting, traveling with family, and trying new foods. She is always looking for a new place to explore or a creative project to begin.

We are excited to have Freleri on our team and look forward to the experience, perspective, and energy she brings to CHE. Welcome, Freleri!

07/23/2026

Today, we’re shining a light on a new community partner of ours: At Ease USA. The CHE Board of Trustees recently awarded At Ease USA with $75,000 over three years to expand Peer Support and wellness programming in Lincoln that reconnects at-risk Veterans.