Lincoln & Lancaster County Welcoming Plan
Creating an environment of welcoming and belonging for New Americans who call Lincoln, Nebraska home.
Welcoming Week invites all of Lincoln to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our city. Events throughout the city feature music, food, stories, and traditions from the many cultures in our community. Join us for Welcoming Week 2024 September 13-22!
Check out Welcoming Week 2024 plans HERE.
Share Your story!
Immigrant and refugee voices in Lincoln bring value and connection to our community. Your story could be featured in a published book. Learn more HERE.
Lincoln/Lancaster County Welcoming & Belonging Strategic Plan
Lincoln is home to 300,000 Nebraskans. We’re a small city with big pride. From art, food, and music festivals to Husker games days, we celebrate a wide variety of activities bringing our community together.
For decades, Lincoln has developed a rich tradition of welcoming newcomers. Over 30,000 immigrant neighbors from more than 150 countries across the world call Lincoln home.
As Lincoln looks to the future, workforce growth and entrepreneurship are key to our progress, and New Americans are an important part of that growth. When our newest neighbors thrive, the entire city benefits culturally and financially.
“Lincoln is a strong and vibrant city. Part of what makes Lincoln a great community are the many immigrants and refugees from all over the world who have made their home here. These New Americans contribute to our thriving and diverse culture.”
“Our community is stronger, more vibrant and prosperous when everyone feels they belong. When people feel they belong, they add to our cultural fabric, economic growth, global competitiveness and overall prosperity and vibrancy for current and future generations.”
The Lincoln Lancaster County Welcoming & Belonging Strategic Plan is supported by more than 80 entities including city, county, and nonprofit partners. The leadership of the New Americans Task Force is also key to the implementation of the Welcoming Plan.
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Thank you to Welcoming Plan sponsor Filament.
