WelcomingLNK Radio

WelcomingLNK Radio connects you to the stories and journeys of immigrants and refugees who call Lincoln, Nebraska home. We explore welcoming work in Lincoln – talking with partners, learning about our community, and hearing the stories of newcomer neighbors. All of this to invite YOU to be a welcomer.

Food Scarcity for Immigrant Neighbors 11/21/2025

Food Scarcity for Immigrant Neighbors Hundreds of immigrant families in Lincon are losing their SNAP benefits because of federal changes, causing a crisis for many of our New American neighbors. WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Eric Savaiano with Nebraska Appleseed about the impact on local families and how the community can help. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/39103260

Resilience in Action: Marcela Inzunza 11/14/2025

Resilience in Action: Marcela Inzunza Lincolnite Marcela Inzunza shares about her immigration journey from Mexico, from tragedy and hardship to healing and growth. Today she is a community advocate and leader serving other newcomers. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/39020870

Helping Neighbors LNK 11/07/2025

Helping Neighbors LNK As immigration changes continue to impact our communities, a group in Lincoln is working to support local families. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/38933830

Lincoln Literacy: Learning English as a bridge to flourishing for newcomers 10/24/2025

Lincoln Literacy: Learning English as a bridge to flourishing for newcomers The team from Lincoln Literacy talks about the value of English learning for New American neighbors. From the liberation of language acquisition to job training to community building, Lincoln Literacy’s team helps newcomers to flourish. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/38752320

ECHO Collective 10/17/2025

ECHO Collective WelcomingLNK Radio chats with the ladies of ECHO Collective, a unique Lincoln nonprofit that develops women immigrant entrepreneurs. The success of ECHO entrepreneurs is helping Lincoln families thrive by growing financial independence and essential community for newcomers. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/38607985

Cultural Centers of Lincoln 10/10/2025

Cultural Centers of Lincoln WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Tom Randa and Sheila Dorsey Vinton about the new Cultural Centers building coming to Lincoln, a culmination of years of collaborative community work. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/38524940

Domestic Violence is a Community Issue 10/03/2025

Domestic Violence is a Community Issue Domestic violence is an issue that impacts the entire community, but there are particular challenges than can make it even harder for immigrant families. We talk with experts from Voices of Hope and the Asian Community & Cultural Center to learn how advocates help survivors find a path to safety and wholeness. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/38435140

Asian Community & Cultural Center: Harvest Moon Festival 09/26/2025

Asian Community & Cultural Center: Harvest Moon Festival From China to the U.S., Rebecca Reinhardt of the Asian Center shares her story and talks about her work as a Chinese community advocate and a cultural bridge to Lincoln. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/38334040

Certified Welcoming 09/19/2025

Certified Welcoming Certified Welcoming! We did it! What is it? How did we earn it? What does it mean? Lisa talks with Sheila Dorsey Vinton, Executive Director and CEO for the Asian Community & Cultural Center and Christa Yoakum, Lancaster County Commissioner and Senior Welcoming Coordinator with Nebraska Appleseed, about Lincoln’s recent achievement earning a 4-Star Certified Welcoming designation. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/38245340

Lincoln Public Schools 09/12/2025

Lincoln Public Schools Dr. Marco Pedroza and Dr. Laura Salem with Lincoln Public Schools join us to share about the many ways the LPS team supports New American students and families. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/38176800

Good Neighbor Community Center 09/05/2025

Good Neighbor Community Center WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Good Neighbor Community Center’s Executive Director, Tom Randa, about his journey to the U.S. and Lincoln, GNCC’s legacy of helping neighbors, and the storied roots of their fundraiser event “Samples of the World”. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/38081485

El Centro de las Américas – Welcoming Immigrant Neighbors and Celebrating Latino Cultures 08/29/2025

El Centro de las Américas – Welcoming Immigrant Neighbors and Celebrating Latino Cultures WelcomingLNK Radio talks with El Centro de las Américas’ Executive Director, Romeo Guerra, about their long-standing work supporting Latino immigrants in Lincoln, El Centro’s upcoming annual Latino Festival, and the cultural contribution and economic value brought by immigrant neighbors. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/37974520

Lincoln City Libraries 08/22/2025

Lincoln City Libraries WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Lincoln City Libraries about the many programs and services they offer to the community. Lincoln City Libraries is a great Welcoming Week partner hosting several events of all sorts for the community to enjoy. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/37899795

Hasan Khalil and Yazidi community in Lincoln 08/15/2025

Hasan Khalil and Yazidi community in Lincoln WelcomingLNK Radio speaks with Hasan Khalil, a Lincolnite from Iraq who is a leader in the Yazidi community, a musician, and entrepreneur. Hasan shares about his experiences from a decade in refugee camps to choosing to make Lincoln his home. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/37810850

Introducing Lincoln Welcoming Week 08/08/2025

Introducing Lincoln Welcoming Week WelcomingLNK Radio talks about Lincoln Welcoming Week, a series of events every September celebrating cultural divserity in our community. Chatting with Francisca Beltran about the history of Welcoming Week and how Lincoln shines as a welcoming city. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/37602480

Your Story Matters: Part 2 08/01/2025

Your Story Matters: Part 2 WelcomingLNK Radio speaks with Raul Sarmiento, a Lincolnite from Colombia who is a community leader and entrepreneur. Raul shares about his experiences and his decision to share his story in the Your Story Matters book project. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/37602460

Your Story Matters: Part 1 07/30/2025

Your Story Matters: Part 1 WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Matthew Bokovoy and Michelle Hassler who are part of a team leading the Your Story Matters book project. The effort will result in a published book of first person essays from New Americans who call Lincoln home. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/37602445

What is the Lincoln/Lancaster County Welcoming Plan? 07/30/2025

What is the Lincoln/Lancaster County Welcoming Plan? WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Christa Yoakum, a local nonprofit and government leader who has been investing in welcoming work in Lincoln for many years, dicsussing the Lincoln/Lancaster County Welcoming & Belonging Strategic Plan for Immigrants and Refugees. /episode/index/show/f2440ccc-d2ab-434e-ba25-34616665dfaf/id/37602375

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