Voices of Hope

On May 7, we gathered with our partners at the and the for a powerful afternoon of reflection, culture, and community action in recognition of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR). The event opened with a beautiful Native American dance exhibition, setting the tone for a night rooted in tradition and unity.

We were honored to welcome Red Sky Nation Pow Wow Princess Delia Ice, who shared heartfelt education, cultural insight, and a reminder of the vital role community involvement plays in protecting and uplifting Indigenous relatives. Her message underscored the urgency of raising awareness for missing and murdered relatives across Turtle Island and the responsibility we all share in this work.

Together, we strengthened connections, elevated voices, and reaffirmed our commitment to advocacy, visibility, and justice for Indigenous communities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported the event, and helped strengthen our collective commitment to visibility, advocacy, and justice for Indigenous communities. Your presence made a meaningful difference.

🎓Graduation means even more when you know what it took to get here.🎉

So proud of the students in our healthy relationships group, not just for earning their diplomas, but for the courage, honesty, and resilience. They’ve shown all year in our healthy relationships group. They’ve done the hard work of healing, setting boundaries, and choosing something better for themselves.

These small gifts are a reminder: you are seen, you are valued, and you are capable of building the life and relationships you deserve.

If you believe in this kind of support for students, those navigating dating violence, sexual assault, and trafficking, consider donating to help us keep this work going in Lincoln Public Schools. It matters. They matter.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent volunteer training session. Your willingness to donate your time, energy, and heart is what keeps our work moving forward. This training brought together a dedicated group of community members ready to step in, show up, and make a meaningful impact.

We covered trauma informed care, shared resources, and built connections that strengthen our ability to serve survivors effectively. Most importantly, we were reminded that volunteers are the backbone of every successful effort and we are deeply grateful for each of you who choose to stand with us.

Your commitment makes a real difference, and we’re excited to continue this work together.

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer or want to learn more about our next round of volunteer training, please reach out to our Volunteer/Intern Specialist Sam at [email protected] We’d love to have you join us in this work.

✨ We’re Hiring: Community Services Advocate ✨

Voices of Hope is looking for a compassionate, dedicated individual to join our team as a Community Services Advocate.

This role includes working with both English and Spanish survivors.

💙 If you’re driven to make a difference and help build a safer, more supportive community, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Learn more and apply here:
https://www.voicesofhopelincoln.org/careers.html

Pride Month is a celebration of identity, resilience, and community. At Voices of Hope we honor that many LGBTQ+ individuals carry stories shaped by both joy and harm. This month, we hold space for every person navigating healing, safety, and self‑expression at their own pace.

At Voices of Hope, we recognize that trauma can impact how someone shows up, connects, or celebrates. Whether Pride feels empowering, complicated, or somewhere in between, you deserve support, affirmation, and a community that sees you.

You are worthy of safety.
You are worthy of love.
You are worthy of being exactly who you are.

This Pride Month, we stand with survivors, with those still finding their voice, and with everyone who has ever been told they are “too much” or “not enough.” Your story matters, your identity matters, and you are not alone.

🏳️‍🌈 Pride is about healing, hope, and the freedom to exist without fear, and we’re here for you every step of the way.

What an incredible Give to Lincoln Day!
Thanks to YOU, we raised $88,561.67 a powerful reminder that when our community comes together, amazing things happen.

Lincoln always shows up, and this year you showed up BIG. Thank you for standing with us and fueling the work ahead.

You may never meet the survivor who needs help tonight.

You won’t see the fear in their eyes when they dial our number.
You won’t hear the tremble in their voice when they whisper, “I don’t know what to do.”
You won’t sit beside them in the hospital or help them breathe through the panic.

But your gift will.

Because hope doesn’t just appear, it needs a way in.
A phone line that’s answered.
A door that’s open.
A person who listens without judgment.

And we are now in the final hours of Give to Lincoln Day.
Every way you choose to give, online, by check, or in person, becomes that way in for someone who needs safety, compassion, and support.

Your generosity becomes the moment someone finally feels safe.
Your kindness becomes the strength they didn’t know they had.
Your support becomes hope.

And hope becomes healing.

Give Now: https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/voices-of-hope

Last night, one of our advocates sat in a hospital room with a survivor who had just endured the unthinkable.

The survivor looked at our advocate and asked, "Was this my fault?"

The room went quiet, not because there was uncertainty, but because the weight of that question deserves gentleness.

Our advocate moved a little closer and said, “No. What happened to you is not your fault. It never was. And you deserve to be safe.”

The survivor’s shoulders dropped, just slightly.
A breath they’d been holding finally released.
Not because everything was suddenly okay, but because someone believed them.

Someone saw them.
Someone stayed.

This is what your support makes possible TODAY on Give to Lincoln Day.
You help ensure that when a survivor asks one of the hardest questions a person can ask, they are met with compassion, clarity, and unwavering belief.

Your gift helps us answer with the truth every survivor deserves to hear:

“It wasn’t your fault. You’re not alone. We’re here.”

https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/voices-of-hope