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CAMPUS MINISTRY
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NEBRASKA LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY:
NeLCM invites people in academic settings more deeply into Jesus Christ and the community that bears his name so that they may discover and fulfill their vocation as his disciples. NeLCM is a Lutheran ministry on campus not just a ministry for Lutherans.
402-520-5504
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA RURAL INITIATIVE:
Identifies opportunities in rural Nebraska and catalyzes experimentation, innovation and collaboration in partnership with rural citizens to enhance the economy of rural areas while promoting a sustainable and socially beneficial use of resources.
402-228-6766
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EDUCATION
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ADULT BASIC EDUCATION/GED:
http://www.southeast.edu
A federally funded program to help adults improve their lives by participating in FREE non-credit courses in Basic Skills, Workplace Literacy, GED preparation, U.S. Citizenship, and English as a Second Language.
402-228-8236
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BVCA EARLY HEAD START 0-5:
http://www.bvca.net
A free program for pregnant women and for families with
children birth to age five. Health and developmental
screenings, in-home visits, and parent/child activities to
foster child’s growth. Provides a free preschool (3 -
5) with direct family involvement, health and educational screenings, and
referrals for families. 402-223-6035
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PARENTS OF ALL AGES:
http://www.southeast.edu
A unique educational program of SCC designed to encourage self suffi-ciency through better careers. POAA Apartment Housing is available to qualifying students.
402-228-3468, Ext. 350
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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
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BVCA FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES:
http://www.bvca.net
Intervention programs for individuals and families deal-ing with critical issues, including basic necessities, shel-ter and assistance in successful family management.
402-223-6034
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HOPE CRISIS CENTER:
http://www.hopecrisiscenter.org
Provides free, confidential services to adult and children victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
24 Hour Hotline: 1-877-388-HOPE
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EMPLOYMENT
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EXPERIENCE WORKS, INC.:
http://www.experienceworks.org
Agency which assists unemployed, low income people, 55 years of age who are seeking employment and/or training.
402-228-1212
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NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:
http://www.dol.nebraska.gov/
Matching employers' job openings with qualified applicants. Provide Safety and Labor Market information, wage and occupational trends, employment statistics, etc. Resource Room available for job seekers looking for employment and training opportunities.
402-223-6060
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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION:
http://www.vocrehab.state.ne.us
Nebraska Department of Education program helping people with physical, emotional, and learning disabilities succeed in the work force. Services include: career counseling, vocational evaluation, bene-fit analysis, training, rehabilitation technology, job place-ment and job maintenance.
402-223-6604
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INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICES
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BEST CARE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE:
Short term counseling service to employees and family members dealing with critical personal issues.
800-666-8606
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RE SCARE:
Provides life skills, job readiness, and job search training to ADC/TANF recipients.
402-228-1263
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LAND MANAGEMENT
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PRAIRIE PARTNERSHIP OFFICE:
http://www.northernprairies.org/
Nebraska Game and Parks and Northern Prairies Land Trust assist private land owners with enrollment in government programs relating to conservation and hunting access in the tall grass prairie region.
402-223-0269 - Game and Parks
402-228-0276 - Northern Prairies
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VOLUNTEERISM
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BVCA FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM:
http://www.bvca.net
Qualifying persons 55 years of age and older who provide supportive, person-to-person service to chil-dren having exceptional or special needs in public and private schools, institutions, Head Start Centers and Not for Profit Day Cares.
402-223-6036 or 800-540-8981
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