RESOURCES
Connecting organizations and their clients to the resources they need.
This page is dedicated to those who are lost in the sea of navigating possible resources available to them when they need them most. Our hope is that you find answers to the questions you’re asking.
You’ve Got Questions — We Found You Answers!
Click on a question to view the video. Feel free to reply with a question or additional advice! All replies will be privately viewed and responded to by our team.
Where can I find a job during the pandemic? – American Job Center
How do I file for unemployment? – Nebraska Department of Labor
Who can help me with rent payments? – Community Action
How Do I Apply For Medicaid? - Nebraska Appleseed
How Do I Apply For Insurance? – Nebraska Appleseed
Where can I find food resources? – Food Bank of Lincoln
How do I apply for SNAP? – Food Bank of Lincoln
What if I receive an eviction notice? - Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach
How should I spend my stimulus check? – Union Bank and Trust
How are my student loans impacted? – Nelnet
How do I keep my mental health strong? – Centerpointe
I’m quarantined with an abuser…What should I do? – Friendship Home
*Translations for our resource videos are coming soon
*Questions without links will be updated as soon as videos are finished
Biggest thank you to The Bay and our partner organizations! We will be adding more Resource Videos over the coming weeks. If you have questions or suggestions for additional topics, please fill out the form at the bottom of our page or email Good Life’s Executive Director Bill Radtke.
Where Can I Find A Job During the Pandemic
Andrew Huls from The American Job Center shares resources for locating and applying for finding jobs, applying for jobs, building resumes, and preparing for interviews.
Reach American Job Center at 402.413.9236 or visit at 1111 O Street (open during the pandemic!)
American Job Center 402-413-9236
Sign up for an NEworks account to find local jobs here
How Do I Apply For Unemployment
This is a full application walkthrough for those navigating how to apply for unemployment in Nebraska. Special thanks to Lali Sage from the Nebraska Department of Labor for walking us through the online application.
Unemployment Application | Locations to Assist Applicants | Unemployment FAQ | Unemployment Handbook
If you have any questions the Nebraska Department of Labor suggests reading through the handbook and FAQ first as most questions can be answered in those places. If you still have questions you can call or email 855-955-8863 ndol.unemploymenthelp@nebraska.gov
Who Can Help Me With Rent Payments?
If you are struggling to pay your rent during the pandemic it's important to get assistance now rather than waiting.
Community Actions has program that can help. Visit their website or call them at 402-471-4515
Special thanks to Heather Loughman and Sarah Fentress for walking us through the program and requirements.
How Do I Apply For Medicaid
Sarah Maresh from Nebraska Appleseed walks us through how to apply for Medicaid
Medicaid: Medicaid Brochure, Access Nebraska.
Clinic Resources: Enroll Nebraska.
If you need further assistance you can contact Appleseed Community Assistance Line: Community Assistance Line.
How Do I Apply For Health Insurance
Sarah Maresh from Nebraska Appleseed walks us through how to apply for Insurance through heathcare.gov
Marketplace: ACA qualifying event, Special Enrollment Period, Enroll Nebraska.
Clinic Resources: Enroll Nebraska.
Department of Insurance health insurance options following a job loss consumer alert can be found here.
If you need further assistance you can contact Appleseed Community Assistance Line: Community Assistance Line.
Where Can I Find Food Resources
If you are in need of food, there are many options to keep you and your family fed during the pandemic. Scott Young from the Food Bank of Lincoln walks through how to access meals and groceries.
Visit foodbankoflincoln.org to learn more.
For information regarding food distributions in your area click here
How Do I Apply For SNAP?
SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) can really help keep your family fed in the midst of the pandemic. Katie Nungesser from the Food Bank of Lincoln helps us find out if you quality and how to apply today.
The best way to apply for SNAP is to call the Nebraska SNAP Outreach Hotline at 1-855-444-5556 or email snap@foodbankheartland.org.
You can also apply online at accessnebraska.ne.gov or call 1-800-383-4278 to get a paper application.
What If I Receive An Eviction Notice?
Sara Sunderman from Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach walks us through what you can do if your landlord sends an eviction notice.
Legal Aid of Nebraska - 1-844-268-5627
How Can I Access Free or Reduced Cost WiFi?
If you’re without home internet there are ways to get you connected. Allisa Wintz from Allo shares how to access free or reduced WiFi solutions.
Free Wifi Hotspots
Residential Community Connect Program $10/month
Must be an LPS family and a Member of the Federal Life Line Program
Visit www.allocommunications.com for more info or to live chat with Customer Service. You can also call 866-481-2556.
How To Spend Your Stimulus Check Wisely?
Everyone is telling us how to spend our Stimulus Checks. Is there a way for us to make the most of it and spend it wisely? We think so.
Special thanks to Caitlin Moore from UBT for walking us through How To Spend Our Stimulus Check Wisely. For further questions feel free to reach out to Caitlin Moore at Caitlin.moore@ubt.com or call 402.323.1467
Thank You To Our Community Partners
Have a Question That Needs An Answer?
We plan on delivering dozens of video resources over the coming months to answer the most frequently asked questions by those who need access to resources.
If you have an idea for a video resource, need a question answered, or are an expert/agency willing to assist those with the resources you offer, please fill out the form and submit to us.
You can also send an email to info@goodlifecommunitydevelopment.com