“Housing affordability is a complex challenge that no single organization can solve alone," said Amanda Barker, director of community engagement and partnerships at Lincoln Community Foundation. "Prosper Lincoln gives us an opportunity to bring the right people to the table, build on what’s already working and identify where we can make the greatest impact together.”

What if the strength of our democracy and community depends simply on our willingness to join one thing? A recent screening of the documentary Join or Die at the Sheldon Museum of Art inspired Lincoln residents to build civic trust, combat social isolation, and invest in our city's human infrastructure through Prosper Lincoln 3.0.

Communities across the country all strive for the same goal: housing options that are affordable to all income levels. The 2025 Lincoln Vital Signs report found that 45% of renting households in Lincoln pay 30% or more of their income on housing. Homeowners are feeling the squeeze too: 22% of mortgaged homeowners were cost-burdened, a 4% increase since 2019.