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  Reading Fifteen Minutes a Day Boosts Children’s Brainpower

  Studies have shown that reading to a child between the ages of 0 and 5 can quadruple the number of words they know, increasing their ability to succeed in school.
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  CEDARS Providing Holistic Support to Families with Young Children

  For most parents, getting a child ready for kindergarten is an exciting and nervous time. While some are buying backpacks and crayons for their child, other families have to choose between the electrical bill and new shoes.
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  Local Students Build Hope

  For many Lincoln residents in poverty, the thought of owning a home seems like an intangible dream. Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA) is working to change that.
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  ScoutReach Instills Scout Values in All Boys

  Scouting should be for everyone, but in some low-income areas, not every boy has the opportunity to earn their badges.
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  Keeping Lincoln Beautiful, One Park at a Time

  In collaboration with the city and various neighborhood associations, Lincoln Parks Foundation preserves the beauty of our city.
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