Two years ago, Lisa McClung joined the People’s City Mission team as the Community Relations Director and has enjoyed her duties such as managing all of the mission’s community events (Run 4 the Homeless, Fright Hunger Food Drive, Starry Nights Christmas Tree Festival and Annual Banquet), maintaining business relations, managing donation drives and seeking out donations and fundraising opportunities. The People’s City Mission is in the largest safety net for the homeless and less fortunate of Lincoln.
Since 1907, the People’s City Mission has cared for a majority of the city’s homeless and near homeless. They operate a homeless shelter that houses up to 395 men, women and children every day, a Homeless Prevention Center that hands out food, clothing, household items and other necessary items to the less fortunate of our community and a FREE Medical Clinic that sees our community’s uninsured. All told, they served over 28,000 people in the last year. People’s City Mission is in the top 1% of all charities nationwide for financial efficiency with 91.9% of all donations benefiting the homeless and impoverished of Lincoln.
Tell us a little about your family.
My husband Colby and I have been married for 16 years. We have three children: Mason age 14, Owen age 10 and Bella age 5. We enjoy watching our boys’ sports. Between the two of them they play baseball, basketball, football and cross country, but by far our favorite sport as a family is baseball. Our baby girl Bella is playing soccer this spring and loves to sing and dance.
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life?
Having my children has been the biggest blessing of my life. Each one of them is so special and unique; they are a gift to us. I cannot image my life without them.
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off?
Spending time with my family. I love going to water parks, the zoo, or on little adventures to the area state parks. I also love just sitting at home curled up in front of a movie with a good book.
What is the one goal you would most like to accomplish?
Someday when our kids are grown I would really love to travel with my husband.
How would your friends describe you?
Outgoing, easy to talk to, empathetic, funny and creative.
What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life?
I spent several years as a designer before changing career paths. I don’t get to use my design skills very often anymore.
Which talent would you most like to have?
I would love to be able to play the guitar. I’m still hoping to learn one day.
What is your favorite book or the last good book you read?
My favorite book is To Kill A Mockingbird.
What is your favorite movie?
I don’t have one favorite, I love all types of movies Rom-com, Drama, Action everything but Foreign.
What is your favorite TV show?
Sex and the City and the West Wing are my all time favorites but right now I would have to say Gray’s Anatomy and Mad Men.
What is your favorite Lincoln restaurant?
Dish for date night with my husband, La Paz or Valentino’s for dinner out with the kids.
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be?
Diane Sawyer, Georgia O’Keeffe or Jackie Onassis
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so (please include website)?
You can contact me at lmcclung@ peoplescitymission.org or 402-817-0958.
For more information about People’s City Mission and the services we provide visit peoplescitymission.org.