Doane University is here for you. We have collected community resources across 11 areas, with our community in mind. Whether you are a student, staff, faculty, or community member, we believe you will find a resource that can help you during this difficult time.
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is coordinating assistance to community resources, and we encourage you to communicate with us if we can help meet your needs. We will continue adding resources. If you have a community resource you would like to add, contact DEI at dei@doane.edu or call us at 402-826-8116.
Income Instability
Financial Support
Foundation for LPS
Lincoln
Grants for students and their families
NE DHHS Emergency Assistance
Nebraska
Monetary assistance, restrictions apply
NE DHHS Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
Nebraska/United States
Temporary monetary assistance; federal guidelines apply
Nebraska Department of Labor
Nebraska
Unemployment/short and long term
United Way
Nebraska
Grants for those impacted/other directories for service at https://www.211iowa.org/
United StatesBG National Charity Foundation
Nebraska
Bartender and service industry grant
Food, Clothing & Household Donations
People's City Mission
Lincoln
Clothing, food, household items/supplies as allowed
The Salvation Army Grand Island
Grand Island
Clothing, food, household items/supplies as allowed
Housing
Metro Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless
Omaha
Connection point for resources for those experiencing homelessness
Utilities
Black Hills Energy
Crete, Grand Island, Lincoln, Omaha
Phone: 1-888-890-5554
Currently suspending power disconnections. Call to set up a payment plan.
LES
Lincoln
Phone: 402-475-4211
Currently suspending power disconnections; call to set up a payment plan.
Metropolitan Utilities District
Omaha
Phone: 402.554.6666 or toll-free at 800.732.5864
Currently suspending power disconnections; call to set up a payment plan.
MyLNK Rent & Utility Assistance
Lincoln
"Rent and Utility Assistance"
NE DHHS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Nebraska/United States
Assistance for energy; restrictions apply, see income/family guidelines on their webpage.
OPPD
Omaha
Phone: 402-536-4131 in Omaha, or 1-877-536-4131
Currently suspending power disconnections; call to set up a payment plan.
Food Insecurity
Foodbank of the Heartland
Nebraska & Iowa
Food donations, To find Nebraska food locations, please call the Food Bank at 1-855-444-5556. To find Iowa food locations, please call the Food Bank at 1-855-944-3663.
FoodNet Lincoln
Nebraska
Food donations
Free Food Messiah Lutheran Community Meal
Grand Island
Free meals
Lincoln Foodbank
Lincoln
Food donations
Lincoln Public Schools Meals
Lincoln
Meal access for LPS students
Matt Tallbot Kitchen and Outreach
Lincoln
Food donations, Boxed “to-go” meals will be provided from:
11 am–1 pm and 5:00 pm–6:30 pm, Monday–Friday
11:30 am–12:30 pm and 5:30 pm–6:30 pm Saturday and Sunday
Mobile Food Pantry
Crete
Third Tuesday of the Month at Doane's Crete Campus - fieldhouse parking lot, remain in your car and a pick-up food in grocery bags
MyLNK
Lincoln
Food donations
Project Hunger
Grand Island
Food donations, follow them on Facebook for updates
Women, Infants, and Children
United States
Food assistance program, federal guidelines apply
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
United States
National food assistance program, federal guidelines apply
Legal Services
Legal Aid
Nebraska
Promotes justice, dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency through quality civil legal aid for those who have nowhere else to turn.
Call for assistance toll-free:
Statewide Accessline®: 1-877-250-2016
Elderaccessline® (AGE 60+): 1-800-527-7249
Native American Accessline®: 1-800-729-9908
Technology and Internet Access
Allo
United States
Discount for eligible households through the emergency broadband benefit
Cox Internet
United States
Connect2Compete is a low-cost internet program for qualifying homes
Internet Essentials
United States
Low-cost internet access
Lifeline
United States
Qualify to lower phone/internet bill; federal program
Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln
Chromebook access for LPS students
Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program
Nebraska
Low-cost phone service for qualifying homes
Spectrum/Charter
United States
Free wifi for 60 days
Mind and Body Wellness
CHI Health Virtual Care
Nebraska
Phone or video chat health care, no appointment necessary
Daily Yoga
Online
Free yoga app
NE DHHS Local Health Departments
United States
List of local health departments
Headspace
Online
Free meditation online or download app
HHS Ways to Be Active
Online
Creative ways to get more steps and increase physical activity
In the Rooms
Online
Online addiction recovery meetings
Map My Run
Online
Free app to track walking, jogging, running, or wheeling routes
NE DHHS COVID-19 Hotline
Nebraska
Phone: 402-552-6645
8am-8pm CST, 7 days/week
NIH Delicious Heart Healthy Eating
Online
Simple, healthy, and delicious recipes backed by science
Nike Training Club
Online
Free workout app
Psychology Today - Find a Therapist
Online
Enter zip code to find a mental health therapist near you
Region 5 Innovations in Behavioral Health
Online
Local resources for addiction recovery, health care, veteran services, self-help, mental health, gambling, and many more topics.
Smiling Mind
Online
Mindfulness resource with info on supporting each other through COVID-19
United StatesDA - Choose My Plate
Online
Dietary guidelines and tools
Yoga
Online
Free online yoga practice
Parenting and Educational Resources
275+ Enrichment Activities
Online
List of activities to do with your kids at home.
Amazing Educational Resources
Online
List of education companies offering free subscriptions.
Babbel
Online
Babbel is a language learning site and is currently offering 3 months FREE for students and educators!
Community for Interactive Learning and Collaboration
Online
9:30-3:30 ET Free of Charge
Interactive live content for young students, register by grade level.
Library Resources: Open Access
Online
More than 6000 ebooks and 150 journals you can access for free.
Living Room Learning
Online
UNL 4-H living room learning sessions, youth do not need to be 4-H members to participate
NSEA Nebraska Strong Learning Lab
Online
Live programming for elementary students from 9-11 am and secondary students 1-3 pm, Monday to Friday, beginning March 23rd.
Virtual Museum Tours, Performances, and Tutorials
Online
List of tours, performances, and tutorials to do with your kids (or by yourself) during self-quarantine
Religious and Spiritual Needs
Religion Crash Course
Religion app
This app has "decks" of flashcards to help you learn the basics about some of the world's major religious traditions. It's a great opportunity to learn some more about the religious diversity among us!
Insight Timer and Prana Heart
Meditation apps
These are examples of free apps that offer breathing exercises, mindfulness exercises, and guided meditation.
A Place to Begin
Online
This is a practice challenge meditation for the current COVID-19 situation, shared by Spiritual Directors International.
Veteran and Military Resources
Douglas Veteran Service Office
Omaha
Address: 1111 South 41st Suite 110, Omaha, NE 68105
Phone: 402-444-7180
County service office: military-connected students can contact to find resources
MyLNK
Lincoln
VA Debt Management Center
Nebraska
Phone: 1-800-827-0648
Repaying debt to the VA; Veterans can call Debt Management Center for assistance if COVID-19 is affecting their ability to repay their debt to the VA
VA Health Care
Nebraska
Questions regarding VA Health Care; Questions about coronavirus and health care and how this may affect your current VA appointments
VA Housing Assistance
Nebraska
Homeless or at risk of becoming homeless; Apply or manage the Veterans housing assistance benefits
Vet Center
Lincoln
Phone: 402-476-9736
Veteran Outreach; Speak to a Vet Center Counselor. Help find additional resources
Veteran Service Office
Grand Island
Address: 131 S Locust Street, Grand Island, NE 68802
Phone: 308-385-5065
County service office; military-connected students can contact to find resources
Veterans Benefits Administration
Nebraska
Phone: 1-888-442-4551
Questions regarding GI Bill benefits; Students may call if they have any questions or concerns regarding Education benefits
Interpersonal Violence
Grand Island
24-Hour Crisis Line: 308.381.0555
Victim service agency that serves Hall, Howard, Hamilton, and Merrick counties in Nebraska
Hope Crisis Center
Crete
24-Hour Crisis Line: 1.877.388.4673
Victim service agency that serves Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Saline, Seward, Thayer, and York counties in Southeast Nebraska
Voices of Hope
Lincoln
24-hour crisis line: 402.475.7273
Victim service agency that provides services to Lincoln, NE
WCA Omaha
Omaha
24-Hour Crisis Line: 402.345.7273
Victim service agency that provides services to Omaha, NE
Love is Respect
United States
Text: loveis to 22522
Phone: 1.866.331.9474 (TTY 1.866.331.8453
Visit: loveisrespect.org
Support for survivors or those supporting them of sexual, dating, or domestic violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
United States
Text: LOVEIS to 22522
Phone: 1.800.799.7233 (TTY 1.800.787.3224)
Visit: thehotline.org
When survivors are forced to stay in the home or in proximity to their abuser, it can create circumstances where their safety is compromised, and they may need to alter their safety plan
National Sexual Assault Hotline
United States
Phone: 1.800.656.4673
24-hour crisis line for survivors or those who are supporting survivors of sexual violence
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
United States
Information and resources for sexual violence
Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
Nebraska
Find Nebraska victim service agencies based on your location
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
United States
Live chat available for survivors and those supporting them
LGBTQIA+
GLMA Provider Directory
United States
GLMA is a national organization committed to ensuring health equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and all sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals, and equality for LGBTQ/SGM health professionals in their work and learning environments. To achieve this mission, GLMA utilizes the scientific expertise of its diverse multidisciplinary membership to inform and drive advocacy, education, and research.
Health Equality Index
United States
Human Rights Campaign medical provider search by state.
OutNebraska
Nebraska
Educating on Nebraska-specific LGBTQIA issues
SAGE USA
United States
Phone: 877.360.LGBT
National advocacy and services organization that’s been looking out for LGBT elders
Trans Lifeline
United States
Phone: 877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund
United States
A Know Your Rights Guide for Transgender People Navigating COVID-19
Trevor Project Lifeline
United States
Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.
Undocumented Communities
Betancourt Macias Family Scholarship Foundation's (crowdsourced resources)
Online
A collection of resources to assist undocumented individuals and families impacted by COVID-19.