01/23/2026
This weekend will be brutally cold. With wind chills expected to reach -30Β°, these temperatures are life-threatening. And while many of us will be inside, safe and warm, far too many people in our community will not be.
Some people are unhoused because they are fleeing violence. Others because systems have failed them. No matter the reason, no one deserves to face the cold without shelter. Warmth and shelter are not a privileges, they are basic human needs.
If you need a place to get warm, the City of Lincoln has activated warming centers during regular business hours:
β’ All Lincoln City Libraries
β’ Aging Partners Victory Park Senior Center
β’ All Lincoln Parks and Recreation centers
There are also warming shelters run by community partners:
β’ Catholic Social Services β (402) 474-1600
β’ Community Action Partnership β (402) 471-4515
β’ Grace Chapel β (402) 484-8555
β’ Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach β (402) 477-4116
β’ Peopleβs City Mission β (402) 475-1303
β’ The Bridge Connect β (402) 477-3951
β’ The Salvation Army β (402) 474-6263
More resources and winter safety tips:
https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Health-Department/Cold/Staying-Warm-at-Home-and-Warming-Centers
If you are experiencing domestic abuse and need shelter, please call:
β’ Friendship Home β (402) 437-9302
β’ St. Giannaβs β (402) 474-1600
If you want to safety plan, talk through options, or just be heard, our crisis line is here: (402) 475-7273. We cannot provide shelter, but we can stand with you, help you navigate systems, and fight for your safety.
Please check on your neighbors. Share resources. Work together for change. No one should be left out in the cold.