Family Resource Program offers language skills, citizenship classes, translation and other assistance regarding INS documents, birth certificates, marriage certificates, high school and college diploma, educational transcripts, and health care services. Offers tax return filings to the community. Employment assistance to job seekers, and employment Bulletin Board information and referral services through bilingual radio program.

Parenting Kindly education to Asian parents.

Youth Leadership Program where youth meet every week to learn leadership skills, community and cultural involvement, and career development skills. Offers Asian Student scholarships - currently provides four (4) $500 scholarships to Asian graduating seniors from any Lincoln Public School.

Seniors Program provides weekly group education programs at the center providing health and behavioral health services to Asian elders.

Cultural education through sharing and presenting the Asian cultural information and activities in Lincoln/Lancaster County. Other cultural activities such as lectures, Tet festival, talks and a number of multi-cultural training sessions, Vietnamese and Chinese language classes, and cooking classes are organized at the Center for a wide variety of groups throughout the year. Cultural and resource orientation classes are offered to New Americans and refugees to educate and share cultural aspects that will help to the refugee community to understand and adjust to have a harmonious life.

Help consumers prepare electronic and paper applications for SNAP, unemployment, legal aid and resumes.

Volunteer opportunities available throughout the year.

Teen character development programs, including fitness classes, babysitting classes, arts and cooking classes, and guys-only or girls-only groups.

Offers a variety of sports and physical education, summer program and other activities for youth. Rents a room for parties and events and offers volunteer opportunities.

PROJECT OASIS (Oakridge Achievers Successful in School) is the educationally based after school program for students grades K-5 which focuses on increased math and reading proficiency, increased school attendance, decreased suspensions (in and out of school) and system involvement. This is accomplished through literacy/reading and math classes, individualized homework assistance, school visits, plus one-to-one and group tutoring sessions. Students are provided instruction by certified teachers, as well as enrichment activities and other social and emotional supports by academic intervention specialists.

Youth services provides courses on topics including first aid for children, disaster preparedness, water safety, and babysitting for children. Also offers youth volunteer opportunities and service learning projects for middle and high school students.

Offers a place for children (grades K-6) before and after school, as well during the summer. YSS's free, six-week summer enrichment program focuses on fun and educational activities. The YSS Teen Club is an afterschool program for teens (grades 6-8) to focus on positive development.

Provides a variety of activities such as summer activities, arts and crafts, a game room, free meal program, club technology center, fitness center, boys and girls basketball league, archery, brain games, gardening program, and Boy and Girl scouts.

An organization dedicated solely to girls in an accepting and nurturing environment, where girls can build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls can develop qualities that will serve them all their lives--strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

Opportunities for life skills building, hands-on learning, earning emblems, and character building.

Literacy, educational support, mental health services and referrals to other agencies as needed.

Works to address the holistic needs of each child through:
A safe environment with caring adult mentors.
Healthy meals and bags of weekend food.
A hands-on curriculum with a focus on reading, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and classroom readiness.
Partnerships with other agencies to ensure families' basic needs are met.
Basic swimming and water safety skills through swimming lessons.
Behavioral health services and skill building groups.
Leadership and workforce development opportunities for teen alumni.
Adult education classes such as ESL, literacy and GED that increase self-sufficiency for parents.
Opportunities for kids and parents to engage with each other and give back to their community.
Outdoor learning through the Nature Explore Classroom and gardening clubs.

The Early Childhood Education Center, for ages 3-5 years old, uses a Montessori-inspired curriculum. Operates weekdays, morning through afternoon, throughout the year.

The Out-of-School Program targets school aged children between the ages 5-13. Monday-Friday, program participants are picked up from school and brought to the Center. Includes homework help, communication activities, college planning, entrepreneurship programming, mentorship and volunteer opportunities.

Serves as the lead agency for the Community Learning Center (CLC) at Culler Middle School. CLCs serve as a collaborative component between schools' administrative staff and community based organizations and provides extended learning opportunities for both students and families.

Availability of other programs may vary and may include:

The Health Outreach Program is advocating for the African American community in Lincoln by providing basic health care information and ensuring that there are no barriers to getting care. Targets African American adults who do not have a medical or dental home and/or have not seen a doctor in the past year.

Breast Cancer Outreach Initiative empowers all women, especially African American women to do preventive screenings and if necessary, helps them receive treatment. This program ensures that all women receive clinical breast exams.

The Talented Tenth Scholars Program provides African American males between the ages 13-18 with cultural awareness, social support, and academic enrichment. The Youth Empowerment Curriculum draws strength from the African American cultural ideal of collective work and responsibility, by creating a cohort of adolescent scholars who will experience the curriculum together and by matching them with mentors. It aims to motivate the youth to work for the betterment of themselves as individuals, and as conscious and committed members of their families and communities. The program's goal is to help the participants develop leadership and graduate from high school.

Strong Courageous Girls Program is a gender, culturally specific and evidence based prevention program for African American girls ages 12-18. Using the Smart and Strong Curriculum, this program operates twelve months a year and helps young women build self- esteem, develop coping skills for everyday life, and provides them the tools to reach their goals.

Moving Forward to End Domestic Violence financially empowers women by enabling survivors of interpersonal violence to achieve financial empowerment and job readiness through culturally appropriate services.

Offers a variety of sports and physical education, summer program and other activities for youth. Rents a room for parties and events and offers volunteer opportunities.

Offers youth development programs for youth between the ages of 5-18. The Club is open to all youth, but has a special concern for young people that come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Club programs are divided into five key service areas including; Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports and Recreation. (The Boys & Girls Club is not available as a daycare center).

After School Hours:
K-5th Mon-Fri, 2:30 pm-6 pm, 6th-12th 3 pm-7 pm;
All Day Club (when school is out), K-5th Mon-Fri 7:30 am-6 pm, 6th-12th Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm

Club Locations
1. McCombs Club (McCombs Middle School), 201 SW County Line Road, DSM, IA, 515-242-8333 (6th-12th)
2. Frank J. Ross Club (Moore Elementary School) 3716 50th St., DSM, IA, 515-242-7651 (K-5th)
3. Ellis I. Levitt Club (Carver Community School), 705 E. University Ave, Suite 200, DSM, IA, 280-5397 (K-5th)
4. Bernie & Berniece Baker Club (Amos Hiatt Middle School), 1214 E. 15th St., DSM, IA, 242-7336 (6th-12th)
5. Huskies Club (Meredith Middle), 4827 Madison Ave, DSM, IA, 515-242-8204 (6th-12th)
6. Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Club (Drake University), 2500 Forest Ave., DSM, 515-242-7925 (K-12th)
7. E.T. Meredith Jr. Club, 1421 Walker St., DSM, IA, 515-242-7955 (9th-12th)
8. Studebaker Club (Studebaker Elementary School), 300 County Line Rd., DM, IA 50320, 515-242-8540 (K-5th)

Helps the schools, parents, and community in an effort to prepare young people to become successful and productive citizens. The program focuses on the YMCA core values of Character, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, tied with the Six Pillars of Character Development to enhance the self confidence, motivation, and self esteem of the participants. The program is site-based and operates at different schools sites in the community. Every group at each particular site meets at different times. The program identifies at-risk youth that are potential leaders and are currently underachieving.

Information and referral.
Translation and interpretation.
GED study materials and test resources.
Citizenship classes.
Youth programs for Latin American youth age 14-18.
Health and Wellness Outreach unit for minority health initiatives.
Domestic violence support group.

Offers programs to youth that help them stay in school, learn life skills, prepare for the workplace, and develop healthy relationships. K-12th after school and summer programs include tutoring, after-school activities, meals, job training, and Bible studies. Young adult programs for ages 18-25 include job training, life skill classes, discipleship, educational assistance, and goal setting.

An organization dedicated solely to girls in an accepting and nurturing environment, where girls can build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls can develop qualities that will serve them all their lives--strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

Matches adult volunteers with children who need a supportive adult in their life. The program recruits men and women who are willing to make a commitment to a child for at least one year. Volunteers spend 4 hours a month with a child, participating in activities of their choice throughout the community (going to the zoo, playing catch, or taking a walk). Staff members evaluate prospective volunteers for the qualities necessary to contribute to the healthy development of the child. A child is matched with a volunteer big brother, big sister, couple or family according to the child's needs and the capabilities of the volunteer(s). Following the match, supervision is provided by the professional staff to assist the big brother, sister, couple or family in developing a strong positive relationship with the child.

SCHOOL BASED MENTORING offers adult volunteers the opportunity to meet with a child in their school for one hour a week during the school year. During that hour, the match spends time working on the child's schoolwork, talking, and quite simply, building a friendship. Children are referred to this program by school personnel with parental approval.

SCHOOL BASED PLUS MENTORING is an extension of our School Based Mentoring. After three months in School Based Mentoring can join this program. School Based Plus allows Bigs and Littles the opportunity to meet once a month outside the school setting. They are able to enjoy activities such as picinic at the park, going to sporting events, the movies, or any other activities they might enjoy together.

COMMUNITY BASED MENTORING allows individuals who are 18 or older to visit with a child twice a month for a minimum of 4 hours. Bigs spend time with their Littles participating in activities throughout the community. Whether its going to the zoo, playing catch, or just taking a walk, its a great chance to form a bond. The possibilities are endless for the growth of a new friendship. Community Based Mentoring also allows for Big Duo (two friends, co-workers, a husband and wife, etc.) or a Family Matches. Children are referred to this program by their parent or guardian.

PROJECT OASIS (Oakridge Achievers Successful in School) is the educationally based after school program for students grades K-5 which focuses on increased math and reading proficiency, increased school attendance, decreased suspensions (in and out of school) and system involvement. This is accomplished through literacy/reading and math classes, individualized homework assistance, school visits, plus one-to-one and group tutoring sessions. Students are provided instruction by certified teachers, as well as enrichment activities and other social and emotional supports by academic intervention specialists.

Provides youth programs like an archery program and other recreational activities.