Stay up to date on the latest news, stories, and updates from the Community Health Endowment. Check back often to see how we’re working together to make Lincoln the healthiest city in the nation.
On Giving Tuesday, CHE announced its largest-ever grant ($5 million) to support the Cultural Centers of Lincoln’s new shared facility. This historic investment will expand access to early childhood education, healthy food, mental health support, and culturally grounded services in one of Lincoln’s highest-need neighborhoods.
Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln will lead a $400,000 initiative to improve youth fitness and expand access to physical activity, supported by the Community Health Endowment. The effort targets health disparities revealed by local data, ensuring all kids in Lincoln have the chance to move, play, and thrive.
The Community Health Endowment's 2024–2025 Annual Report highlights a year shaped by data-driven insight and community partnership. From new Place Matters mapping to on-the-ground stories of impact, the report showcases how Lincoln’s nonprofits, neighborhoods, and leaders are working together to make our community healthier and more connected.
Tessa Domingus’ journey from a “hopeless place” in a prison cell to a director’s office at the Mental Health Association of Nebraska is a testament to the power of peer support. Read her full story and learn how CHE's investment in community expertise and lived experience is transforming mental wellness in Lincoln.
To achieve the vision of making Lincoln the healthiest community in the nation, the Community Health Endowment (CHE) Board of Trustees recently approved grants totaling $1,012,630 over three years to fund new projects. All grants listed begin on January 1, 2026.
