Join NeighborWorks Lincoln for
National NeighborWorks Week
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 39 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.
In June, 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 is excited to invite the Lincoln community to three events during NeighborWorks Week.
NeighborWorks Bike Tour: Friday, June 13th, 2025
Discover the story behind Lincoln's Northeast Radial Highway, a proposed project that was ultimately shut down. On Friday, June 13th, starting at 6 PM, join a fascinating bike tour through the Malone/Hawley, Clinton, and University Place neighborhoods. Pedal through history and explore the impact of this ambitious plan on the Lincoln community and the vibrant neighborhoods that would have been affected. This is a unique opportunity to learn about local history while enjoying a scenic ride. Stay tuned for more details, such as registration and starting/ending locations in the near future.
Annual Malone/Hawley Neighborhood Clean-up: Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Residents of Malone and Hawley, come together to keep the neighborhood clean and beautiful by pitching in to clean up the area bounded by 27th Street, Vine Street, O Street, and Antelope Valley Parkway. This event will happen rain or shine, so plan accordingly. The clean-up will take place at Sower Church (2640 R St) from 9 AM to 12 PM.
NeighborWorks Lincoln Family Movie Night featuring The Lego Movie: Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Save the date for NeighborWorks Lincoln's outdoor movie night, in the yard at NWL (2530 Q Street), featuring The Lego Movie. It is free to attend, with free parking and free popcorn! Yard games will be set up at 8 PM for some pre-movie fun. Plan on a late night, as the movie will start at sunset (9 PM) and runs for 101 minutes.
Watch for information on NWL’s social media platforms for additional details about NeighborWorks Week, and all the events coming up this summer. And if you’re looking to add some fun to your next get-together, consider renting the NeighborWorks Lincoln Block Party on Wheels 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 Trailer please contact Community Builder, Tut Kailech at tut.kailech@nwlincoln.org.
