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Local Programs for Children's Health

Community Programs for Children and Youth

Programs

Programs involving specific community-based organizations are effective in improving nutritional knowledge and choices, increasing physical activity and in some cases reducing body weight or maintaining healthy body weight.

For low-cost programs for kids check out the web-site below.

  • Center for People in Need

    Center for People in Need

    The mission of the Center for People in Need is to provide comprehensive services and opportunities to support low-income, high needs families and individuals as they strive to lift themselves out of poverty and achieve economic self-sufficiency.
    3901 N 27th St # 1
    Lincoln, NE 68521-4177
    (402) 476-4357

  • Clyde Malone Community Center

    Clyde Malone Community Center

    The mission of the Clyde Malone Community Center is to strengthen the Lincoln community by serving as a cornerstone for educational, cultural, and advocacy programs.

  • El Centro de las Américas

    El Centro, originally known as the Hispanic Community Center (HCC), was founded in 1982 and became a 501(c)(3) non-profit in 1983. El Centro’s mission is empowering Latino families to achieve self-sufficiency and personal growth through the provision of bilingual educational, social, and health services.

  • F Street Recreation Center

    As a part of Lincoln Parks and Recreation, “F” Street Community Center is committed to creating a safe, fun, recreation-based environment where children, adults and senior citizens can come together. We strive to provide services and programs that strengthen family unity, personal growth, health, and community awareness.
    1225 F St.
    Lincoln, NE 68508
    402-441-7951

  • Indian Center

    To provide value to the Native American community by creating and obtaining programs that empower self-sufficiency and positive quality of life standards in individuals and families.
    1100 Military Road
    Lincoln, NE 68508-1089
    (402) 438-5231

  • Lincoln Parks and Recreation Programs

  • YMCA of Lincoln

    YMCA of Lincoln

    The YMCA of Lincoln, Nebraska is one of Lincoln's leading non-profit, community services organizations. A progressive, volunteer-driven association, we have been serving the Lincoln community for over 130 years, through programs based on Christian principles and the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. With a variety of programs available, such as health and fitness, sports, camping, community services, child care and more, it is easy for anyone to connect to the YMCA.