In Case You Missed It!

In Case You Missed It!

NDCS Social Media Posts

Daniel Martinez performs at NSP

March 27, 2019

We were extremely honored to have hosted Daniel Martinez earlier this week at NSP as he performed two back-to-back guitar concerts. Approximately 135 incarcerated individuals had the unique experience to hear Martinez’s flamenco-styled guitar music, paid for in part by a mini grant through the Nebraska Arts Council. https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/grants/grant-categories/

Daniel Martinez is a flamenco guitar stylist, composer, and teacher from Iquitos, Peru. Growing up surrounded by the ocean and the Amazon, Martinez first picked up the...Read more

Cornhusker State Industries furnish new unit

March 26, 2019

Good work from Cornhusker State Industries (CSI). The people who work here develop new skills and gain crucial work experience as they prepare for reentry into the community.

From CSI:

CSI manufactured most of the furnishings for the new, state of the art, 160-bed female living unit at the Community Corrections Center-Lincoln (CCC-L). NDCS Director Scott Frakes said the new unit serves as a model for current standards in community correctional centers. “This addition puts Nebraska at the forefront in terms of how correctional centers are designed and how women are managed in correctional settings.”

Watch...Read more

NSP hosts blood drive

March 25, 2019

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Nebraska State Penitentiary to donate blood on March 13th! The Nebraska Community Blood Bank collected a total of two gallons from 16 teammates, five of which were first time donors. Congratulations to Randy Bartelt for hitting a personal milestone of one gallon donated!

Though the blood drive was scheduled in advance, it came at a crucial time as many donations were canceled across Nebraska due to flooding. #NebraskaStrongRead more

NDCS Work Ethic Camp ships out truck full of donations to flood victims

March 22, 2019

Donations are rolling in at the NDCS Work Ethic Camp in McCook!

We're proud to see Sgt. Gomez leading this mission as our teammates collect a variety of products to be shipped out to flood relief areas later today.

Thank you for your service to NDCS and thank you for helping our fellow Nebraskans in need.Read more

NDCS teammate contributes to flood relief efforts at NEMA

March 22, 2019

NDCS teammate Erika Garcia drove down to Lincoln from York, to help man the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency Call Center.

Her dedication to helping those who've lost everything due to the flooding is much appreciated.

She's also been helpful in assisting Spanish speaking flood victims in need of support.

Thank you for your service!Read more

​Gov. Ricketts, Nebraska Broadcasters to Host “#NebraskaStrong Drive for Flood Relief” with the American Red Cross

March 22, 2019

On Friday, Governor Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska Broadcasters Association (NBA) will highlight a major flood relief drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. The statewide “#NebraskaStrong Drive for Flood Relief” is led by NBA member radio and TV stations who are asking their audiences to donate to the American Red Cross to aid the ongoing recovery efforts.

A phone bank will be open from 5:00am through 11:00pm on Friday to facilitate donations.

To donate on Friday, call toll free: 1-844-278-8555.

This phone line will only be available on Friday, March 22nd.

...Read more

NDCS teammates rally together for flood victims through Hygiene Drive

March 21, 2019

NDCS teammates rally together for Nebraska flood victims in a big way!

Thank you Tecumseh State Correctional Institution for your dedication to helping others in need.

This Hygiene Drive collection is getting bigger and bigger!

#NebraskaStrong #NebraskaFlood2019Read more

TSCI Holds Hygiene Drive for Nebraska Flood Victims

March 21, 2019

We are #NebraskaStrong!

Tecumseh State Correctional Institution is having a Hygiene Drive for Nebraska flood victims!

They're teaming up with Johnson County Central FFA Chapter and Thrivent Financial.

#NebraskaFlood2019Read more

Pages