NeighborWorks Lincoln

08/08/2026

📆 Just 2 weeks until outdoor movie night!

🌙 Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and join us in the yard at 2530 Q Street on Friday, August 21. We'll be screening Disney Pixar's Inside Out!

🍿 Free to attend! Free popcorn! Free parking!

🎟 The movie will start just after sunset at 8:15 p.m. and runs 95 minutes.

08/07/2026

The numbers are in, and they confirm what many local renters are feeling: buying a home has never been more out of reach. 🏠📉

According to Harvard’s latest housing report, potential buyers are facing severe financial hurdles from all sides:
- Rising monthly costs: High interest rates and home prices have pushed average monthly payments up to $3,120.
- Massive income requirements: Buyers now need an annual income of $120,800 to afford a median-priced home, and only 16% of renter households meet that threshold.
- The upfront cash barrier: Renter households have a median savings of $1,810, while upfront down payment and closing costs can easily exceed $14,000.

The report’s biggest takeaway? Without dedicated community support and local resources, achieving homeownership is nearly impossible for many working families right now.

How NeighborWorks Lincoln is stepping up:
We see these challenges every day, but we refuse to let our neighbors navigate this market alone.
Here is how we’re breaking down those barriers:
🌱 Down payment assistance: Connecting qualified buyers with funds to bridge the upfront cash gap.
🏡 Prairie Roots Community Land Trust: Locking in long-term affordability and lowering initial purchase prices on new homes.
📚 1-on-1 coaching and homebuyer education: Helping buyers navigate the homebuying process, receive credit coaching, and learn how to budget.

Affordable homeownership is the backbone of a thriving community, and we are doing the work on the ground every day to keep that dream alive in Lincoln. ❤️🔑

👉 Check out the link in our bio to learn how you can start your homebuying journey with us!

Source: 2026 State of the Nation's Housing Report

08/06/2026

🚨 Just a few months left! Block party season wraps up in October! 🚨

Got a graduation party, family reunion, or neighborhood get-together you want to host this year?

NeighborWorks Lincoln and Prairie Roots CLT have you covered. We’ve packed this trailer with everything you need to turn a simple hangout into the event of the season.

What’s inside?
⛺ Canopies, tables, + chairs
🔊 Full PA system for the tunes
🎯 Yard games (co****le, Jenga, ladderball)
⚽ Sporting gear (soccer, baseball, football)
🫧 Bubbles, chalk, and more for the kids!
➕ and much more

Lincoln, let’s make this a season of connection! 🤝✨

🔗 Claim your date and see the full inventory at the link in our bio or use this link: https://nwlincoln.org/our-work/cb/blockparty.html

08/04/2026

🎉Congratulations to Kaspar for achieving the incredible milestone of becoming a homeowner! 🎉

Sending thanks to our partners, Holly Martin, Realtor - Giving Realty, the Matt Kirkland Group, Nebraska Title/Impact Closings LLC, and Kiann Ridgeway from West Gate Bank for their unwavering support and expertise in making this dream a reality for Kaspar!

If you're thinking about taking the path toward homeownership, we're here to help you navigate the home-buying process every step of the way. Visit our website, nwlincoln.org, to apply and learn more about our work!

07/31/2026

Why buy when you can borrow? 🛠️🧰

Tackling a home project shouldn't mean breaking the bank on a tool you'll only use once. The Near South Tool Library is here to help you get the job done without the extra cost!

From wheelbarrows and wood chippers to laser levels and miter boxes, we’ve got the inventory to help you improve your space.
✅ Free for Lincoln residents
✅ 2-week loan period
✅ Community-supported
📍 Location: 2045 E Street (basement of Hope House)
⏰Hours: Visit https://lincolntoollibrary.org/

Stop by during open hours to sign your membership waiver and start borrowing today!

07/30/2026

Chief Inspection Officer Jimothy is on the scene! 🦝📋

There is nothing quite like watching a blueprint turn into reality and Jimothy wanted to make sure everything was up to code!

Located right in the heart of the Malone/Hawley Neighborhood, this site on 25th & R Street will soon be home to two modern townhomes (3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms each) built for two future homebuyers!

Jimothy gives the new construction a 10/10 so far. Stay tuned for more progress updates! 🛠️🏡

👉 Want to start your own homebuying journey with us? Visit: https://nwlincoln.org/our-work/apply/overview.html

07/29/2026

Celebrate 40 years of expanding affordable housing and strengthening neighborhoods with NeighborWorks Lincoln!

The 13th annual Opening Doors benefit will take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Nebraska Innovation Campus! Proceeds support the community building, homeownership, and real estate development activities of NWL.

Opening Doors will include the 6th annual Spirit of Lincoln Neighborhood Awards, which honor those in our community who have demonstrated commitment to advancing affordable housing and strengthening neighborhoods.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the program will conclude by 7:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy dinner, drinks, and a meaningful program.

Get your tickets today! https://bit.ly/3Ragfyf

07/28/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our friends at Open Harvest Co-op Grocery and everyone who rounded up in June! 🛒✨❤️

Because of your generosity at the register, $1,415.86 was raised for NeighborWorks Lincoln through the SEED program! 🌾

Proof that every single cent adds up to make a massive impact in our community.

We are so grateful to be part of a community that shows up for one another.

Thank you to Open Harvest and every shopper who chose to round up! 🙌🎉

Huge round of applause for our June SEED recipient NeighborWorks Lincoln

With your help rounding up at the register, we were able to raise $1,415.86.

Yet again, proof that every cent helps! 💰

To learn more about our SEED program and nominate your favorite organizations for the 2027 year, visit our website!
We are accepting applications now!

07/28/2026

We’re bringing the NeighborWorks Lincoln Block Party Trailer out to hit the road with Lincoln Parks and Rec for some splashing good fun! 🚚✨

Catch our Block Party Trailer at these three Hydrant Parties from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM:

💦 Aug 14 @ UPCO Park

💦 Aug 17 @ Arnold Heights Park

💦 Aug 21 @ Roberts Park

Bring the family, wear your water shoes, and come hang out with us! See full details in the shared post below. ⬇️😎

07/28/2026

🎉Congratulations to Kayleen and Jason for achieving the incredible milestone of becoming homeowners! 🎉

Sending thanks to our partners, Tanner Pinyan from Coldwell Banker NHS Real Estate, Carrie Sorensen from Stewart Title, and Michael Lauritsen from Security First Bank for their unwavering support and expertise in making this dream a reality for Kayleen, Jason, and their family!

If you're thinking about taking the path toward homeownership, we're here to help you navigate the home-buying process every step of the way. Visit our website, nwlincoln.org, to apply and learn more about our work!