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                         MATT TALBOT KITCHEN


                                    AND OUTREACH




                                                   l i n c o l n ,   n e b r a s k a

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           g i f t   h o p e   t h a t   i s   b o l d

           Matt  Talbot  is  a  place  where  hope  is  bold  and
           compassion  is  at  the  forefront.  All  people  are
           welcome  no  matter  their  circumstance.  Hungry
           people  are  fed  twice  each  day,  shelter  is  provided
           for  persons  who  are  homeless,  substance  use  is
           addressed     and    the    working     poor     receive
           assistance. Matt Talbot’s Covid-19 Rapid Rehousing
           Project  provides  safe  housing  for  individuals  and
           families  in  the  Lincoln  community  experiencing
           homelessness during the pandemic.


           At   Matt    Talbot,   life   skills   training,   tenant
           education,  a  landlord  liaison  project  and  nutrition

           education are available. MTKO is a mailing address
           for guests without a home, a place to do laundry or
           to take a hot shower.

          Matt     Talbot    outreach     staff   connect     with             M A T T   T A L B O T   I S   A
          individuals and families who live in campsites or in
                                                                                  P L A C E   W H E R E
          their  vehicles,  building  trust,  offering  food,  water,
          personal care items and other basic supplies.
                                                                                   C O M P A S S I O N
          Matt  Talbot’s  housing  programs  use  evidence-
                                                                                      I S   A T   T H E
          based  best  practices  for  securing  safe  and  stable
          housing  for  people  who  are  homeless.  These                          F O R E F R O N T .
          efforts  move  our  community  closer  to  our
          collective  and  compassionate  goal  of  ending

          chronic homelessness.
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