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


People gather at a restaurant during Welcoming Week 2024.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 4, 2025) The public will once again get a behind-the-scenes look at local businesses during Welcoming Week 2025.…
Elijah Wachter, of Ravenna, receives Scoops ice cream during the 2025 Nebraska State Fair.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 3, 2025) Ice cream will soon turn into impact after Nebraska State Fairgoers ate 20 tubs more than last year at the…
Canned food
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (August 22, 2025) Collecting for the Heartland United Way’s 2025 Husker Harvest Days Food Drive has begun at local grocery…

Latest News and updates

People gather at a restaurant during Welcoming Week 2024.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 4, 2025) The public will once again get a behind-the-scenes look at local businesses during Welcoming Week 2025.…
Elijah Wachter, of Ravenna, receives Scoops ice cream during the 2025 Nebraska State Fair.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 3, 2025) Ice cream will soon turn into impact after Nebraska State Fairgoers ate 20 tubs more than last year at the…
Canned food
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (August 22, 2025) Collecting for the Heartland United Way’s 2025 Husker Harvest Days Food Drive has begun at local grocery…
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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
Parents pick from piles of toys during the 2024 Heartland United Way Toy Drive.
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During the holiday season, Heartland United Way provides necessities, gift items, and food vouchers to individuals experiencing extraordinary needs through three programs – Holiday Toy Program, Holiday Adopt a Family Program, & Christmas Cheer. 

The Heartland United Way works closely with our community, local school social workers,…

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