Join NeighborWorks Lincoln for
National NeighborWorks Week and Summer Fun
NeighborWorks Lincoln (NWL) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to improve lives by expanding affordable housing opportunities and strengthening neighborhoods. Throughout the organization’s 40 years of service to Lincoln, NWL has become a local leader in the community development sector and the preeminent facilitator of affordable homeownership opportunities. This is achieved through three program areas that work together to support neighborhood stabilization:
- Community Building and Engagement: Empowering strong resident leadership through collaboration with city departments and community partners;
- Homeownership and Homebuyer Education: Facilitating sustainable homeownership through homebuyer education and assistance; and
- Real Estate Development: Developing desirable housing for economically diverse residents throughout the city.
From May 23 through June 7, NWL will join NeighborWorks America and the nearly 250 other NeighborWorks network organizations serving communities across the country to celebrate National NeighborWorks Week. Every year, thousands of residents, businesses, and elected and civic leaders nationwide participate in local celebrations of the impact NeighborWorks organizations have in their respective communities. This year, NWL invites the Lincoln community to two events during NeighborWorks Week.
NeighborWorks Bike Tour: Sunday, May 31, starting at 9AM, from UPCO Park to the Jayne Snyder Trails Center. Revisit the story of how neighbors came together to save the neighborhood, ultimately leading to the creation of NeighborWorks Lincoln in 1986 – 40 years ago. This free tour will conclude at Hub Café around 10:30AM followed by a bike show until 12 noon. Stay tuned for more details, including registration.
Malone/Hawley Neighborhood Clean-Up, June 6, 9AM - Noon Residents of Malone and Hawley, come together to keep the neighborhood clean and beautiful by sprucing up the area bounded by 27th Street, Vine Street, O Street, and Antelope Valley Parkway, rain or shine. The clean-up will start at NeighborWorks Lincoln (2530 Q Street).
More Summer Events
- Construction Olympics: Building for Good, June 27, 10AM – 2PM This community-driven competition that brings together and celebrates builders, suppliers, tradespeople, and neighbors to raise funds and awareness for NeighborWorks Lincoln’s affordable housing efforts. Event includes fun construction-themed while spectators enjoy food, music, and family-friendly activities. Team registration is $250 for four which includes entry to all five team events and a t-shirt for each participant. Space is limited, so register today! Free for kids and spectators!
- Backyard BBQ: July 18 Save the date for a backyard BBQ at NWL! Food, family-friendly activities, local vendors, face painting, and much more.
- Outdoor Movie Night featuring Inside Out, August 21, It’s a Back to School Bash at NWL’s outdoor movie night, in the yard at NWL (2530 Q Street). It is free to attend, with free parking and free popcorn! The movie will start just after sunset at 8:16PM. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets!
Check out NWL’s Facebook and Instagram for complete details on all events. And if you’re looking to add some fun to your next get-together, consider reserving the NeighborWorks Lincoln Block Party Neighborhood Trailer. This "portable party" includes everything you need to enhance your group's outdoor event. The trailer includes yard games, sports equipment, picnic furniture, coolers, a sound system with mic, and much more! For questions about the Block Party Neighborhood Trailer please contact Marketing Specialist, Tut Kailech, at tut.kailech@nwlincoln.org.
