Family Shelter
The People's City Mission Family Shelter was opened in 1985, and is dedicated to the needs of homeless families, and women experiencing some form of personal crisis. The family shelter is a fertile environment to be involved in showing  the love of Jesus Christ through volunteering, covering the staff and guests in prayer or by donating personal care items. Common problems associated with guests of the Family Shelter include domestic violence, unemployment, eviction, or lack of affordable housing. The Family Shelter offers guests a safe, warm atmosphere that promotes recovery, self-sufficiency and independent living. It also serves as a place of refuge for battered women and children.

The Family Shelter has community and single family rooms, with dormitory beds and can accommodate single women, single parent families, intact families, and families that include teen-age boys. In addition, there are 8 Women's Transitional Housing rooms--similar to those in the Curtis Center for men; 4 single ($275mthly) and 4 double occupancy rooms ($200 mthly) with refrigerators; microwaves; cable; 3 meals; all utilities paid; and separate restroom/laundry facilities. Our two-story facility provides: a day nursery area; indoor and outdoor play areas for children; several lounges; bathrooms and showers; laundry facilities; a dining room; chapel and an informal library.

As part of their stay, guests are provided with: three meals a day; personal hygiene items; employment assistance; mail services and telephone services-including long distance calls. Guests who are working can receive sack lunches and we provide personal counseling; a Life Skills curriculum; access to legal advice; transportation assistance; case management; referral services and drug testing when necessary. We cooperate with Drug Court and Health and Human Services. All guests are encouraged to participate in the Filling Station, a daily time of encouragement, worship and prayer; Bible Studies offered at various times and chapel services all held on Mission property.

Club E.D.E.F.Y. and E.D.E.F.Y. Jr.
Encouragement, Discipleship, Evangelism, and Fellowship for Youth
Homeless children often have special emotional and social needs. Recognizing this, our goal is to provide morning, afternoon, after school and holiday programming for our children that is supervised by caring adults and volunteers. The goal is to provide a safe, structured and developmentally appropriate environment, which allows youth to extend their learning and be exposed to Jesus Christ. Volunteers with a heart to share the love of Jesus are welcome to come and be a regular part of our children’s ministry.

Pre-school children attend E.D.E.F.Y. Jr. which is scheduled to be held from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the child care area of the Family Shelter. During the evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., school-age children and youth attend Club E.D.E.F.Y. in our recreation building, located north of the Family Shelter.

Activities include games, crafts, field trips, various activities, snacks, tutoring, Bible Studies, and other age-appropriate activities. Volunteers are welcome to participate. For additional information or to volunteer please contact Nora Ragon at nragon@peoplescitymission.org or Renita Tyrance at rtyrance@peoplescitymission.org.

Homeless Intervention Service,
HIS Center for Men
The HIS Center provides overnight housing for men seven days a week. We have 101 beds plus space for mattresses on the floor, when necessary. HIS Center guests have access to the Agape Café during the day. The HIS Center was remodeled in 2008.

HIS Center guests are provided with a bed, three meals each day, showers, clean clothing, personal hygiene items, employment assistance, laundry facilities, mail services and access to legal assistance. Guests who are working can get a sack lunch. Our men have access to one-on-one counseling, various classes and are encouraged to participate in Bible Studies and chapel services.

Sheltering homeless men was the main reason that People's City Mission was established in 1907. Our men struggle with homelessness, isolation, health issues, eviction, addictions, depression and other mental health issues, job loss, and educational deficits. A significant number of our men are veterans.

People's City Mission works with many different types of men, encouraging each to make progress in a manner that best fits his situation. Regardless of the problem, we believe there is hope and opportunity for everyone coming through our doors.

Many men can move into economic self-sufficiency if they receive the right type of assistance, guidance and encouragement. People's City Mission offers a hand up, not just a handout. We continue to work with people to meet their physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs, and do this through the support of thousands of individuals in our community.

DayWatch
People's City Mission has opened its doors to homeless and non-homeless men who need a place to stay during the day. Those who formerly used Day Watch are welcome to come to the Agape Café during the day and share in the services provided for HIS Center guests, listed above.

Curtis Center for Transitional Living
In January 2008, People's City Mission opened the Curtis Center, a supportive, transitional housing center for 60 men. The Curtis Center is a secure building with private sleeping rooms. Each room has a refrigerator, microwave and sink and is wired for basic cable TV services. Other amenities include laundry facilities, three congregate meals, a community lounge, a library for reading or study, two outdoor courtyards, and 24-hour staff. Men must apply and be accepted into this program. The maximum stay is 24 months. Rent is $319 per month.

Each man in the Curtis Center is enrolled in the Genesis Project, a pathway to hope and healing, and selects one of the four tracks for study: Spiritual, Vocational, Recovery or Educational. Each track includes classes, counseling and services designed to promote emotional health and economic self-sufficiency. Curtis Center guests are eligible for part-time, temporary employment at People's City Mission to enable them to create a work history. Peope's City Mission was awarded a grant for veterans that will pay their rent at the Curtis Center. Contact Edie McNeese at emcneese@peoplescitymission.org for info.

Distribution Center
The Distribution Center is located at 2101 N Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. The Distribution Center makes items such as food, clothing, personal care needs, furniture and household goods available at no charge to the poor and near homeless. It is open Monday through Friday. You can also bring donations on Saturday morning.

The Distribution Center also makes clothing and shoes available to homeless guests staying at the Mission.

In 2008, the Mission distributed 596,049 pounds of food (bread, produce, fresh meat and canned goods); 436,107 articles of clothing; 10,609 pieces of furniture; and 460,233 household items. These efforts helped over 20,000 unduplicated Lancaster County residents. That's 10% of the Lincoln population!

Many of the people coming to the Distribution Center are living at or below the poverty line. They include people who are refugees, unemployed or under-employed, physically and mentally handicapped, struggling with affordable housing, and/or unable to earn a living wage. We estimate that 12 to 15% of our population is living in poverty.

Distribution Center Hours: For shopping… Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri 9:00am-11:30am and 1:30pm-4:00pm. Shopping for those working or taking classes only is Wednesday from 5:00pm -7:00pm.
For receiving donations…Mon-Sat 8:00am- 5:30pm…Sundays from 12noon- 5:30pm.

PCM Medical Clinic
The PCM Medical Clinic provides health care to uninsured residents of Lincoln and Lancaster County who are homeless or low-income. Its primary purpose is to fill gaps in the existing medical network where it is difficult to meet needs of the uninsured as quickly as needed. In the past, many of our patients have used hospital emergency rooms or simply gone without care. 

Medical services are provided through a network of practicing and retired volunteer doctors and other medical professionals, with a combination of day, evening and weekend hours. Volunteer doctors and medical professionals can focus on providing care while minimizing their administrative requirements — i.e. they can treat people without worrying about insurance coding, managing staff, paying rent, etc.  

This clinic is operated entirely through volunteerism and donations from private sources. Traditional methods of funding such as insurance, Medicaid and Medicare, or government grants are not being accessed for its operation.