Making an Impact


Heartland United Way envisions a community where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives.

Youth Opportunity

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

Healthy Community

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

Financial Security

Financial Security

Building financial stability and strength.

Community Resiliency

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today and advancing a better tomorrow.

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Making an Impact


Heartland United Way envisions a community where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives.

Youth Opportunity

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

Healthy Community

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

Financial Security

Financial Security

Building financial stability and strength.

Community Resiliency

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today and advancing a better…

Latest News and Updates


Sarah Cover
The Heartland United Way is pleased to announce Sarah Cover as the newest member of the Heartland United Way Board of Directors.Cover was born and…
Heartland United Way staff load frozen chickens into coolers in the back of a truck.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (October 1, 2025) Chickens from the Aksarben Stock Show are making an impact in central Nebraska long after they’ve left the…
Toys are stacked on tables as people in need shop during the Heartland United Way and Toys for Tots Distribution in 2024.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 30, 2025) The holiday season is almost here and so is more help for families struggling in Hall, Hamilton, Howard…

Latest News and updates

Sarah Cover
The Heartland United Way is pleased to announce Sarah Cover as the newest member of the Heartland United Way Board of Directors.Cover was born and…
Heartland United Way staff load frozen chickens into coolers in the back of a truck.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (October 1, 2025) Chickens from the Aksarben Stock Show are making an impact in central Nebraska long after they’ve left the…
Toys are stacked on tables as people in need shop during the Heartland United Way and Toys for Tots Distribution in 2024.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 30, 2025) The holiday season is almost here and so is more help for families struggling in Hall, Hamilton, Howard…
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How We've Helped

42,112

Local people helped in 2024

1,052

People connected to volunteer opportunities

3,449

Children received free age-appropriate books delivered to their mailbox each month
Toys wait on tables for shoppers during the 2024 Heartland United Way Toy Drive and Toys for Tots Distribution
07Nov

Heartland United Way works in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corp each year to offer the Heartland United Way Toy Drive & Toys for Tots Distribution. Children must be 12 years old or younger and reside with you in Hall, Hamilton, Howard, or Merrick Counties in Nebraska to be eligible for this program. 

Toys are collected at…

12:00AM - 11:59PM
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