When tough times hit, it is often hard to know where to turn for help and what resources are available. The Heartland United Way can help connect you with health and human services and programs for your unique situation. Click on the links below to learn more about the resources available in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick counties:
Food Resources
- Community Food Resource List - ENGLISH & SPANISH
- Hall County Food Resource List - Spanish & English
- Free Meals in Grand Island
- Grand Island Public Schools Summer Meals
- Hope Harbor
- Salvation Army
Reference Guides
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Quick Resource Guide (click to view local programs)
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Grand Island Quick Reference Guide (click to view available resources in Grand Island)
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Grand Island Resource Guide (click to view what Grand Island has for resources)
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Howard County Resource Guide - (click to view)
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Housing Reference (click to view a free service to list and find rental housing and services in Nebraska)
Public Assistance
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211 Resource Hotline (click to visit the 211 page) If dialing 2-1-1 is not working, please try this number: 1-402-444-6666 (You can also text your zip code to 898211.)
- Unemployment
- Short-Term Compensation
- Public Benefits
- Paycheck Protection Program
- WIC Information
- American Farmland Trust Relief Fund
- Free Legal Assistance from Legal Aid of Nebraska
- My Free Taxes (click for assistance with taxes)
- Assistance paying for Senior Care
- Access to Justice (A2J) Center - English Flyer, Spanish Fyer
- LIHEAP
Business & Employment Resources
- Paid Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Better Business Bureau Information
- Better Business Bureau Resource Page
- Assistance With Job Searching (call Ashley Millard at the Department of Labor at 308-385-6300)
Mental Health
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Strengthening Families Home DVD
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Youth Crisis Response Hotline (click for the contact information for the crisis hotline)
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Bilingual Counseling Services/Consejeria bilingue disponible (click for information on bilingual counseling services in Grand Island)
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Substance Abuse Resources
Additional Resources
- Imagination Library Program (click to register your child for the free book program for children 0-5 who reside in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties)
- Community Partner Programs (click to visit the Community Partners page) View a list of programs and services offered by United Way Community Partners)
Shelter & Housing
You can always call the Heartland United Way office at (308) 382-2675 for assistance. Our hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Our address is 1441 N Webb Road, Grand Island. Outside of our office hours, dial 2-1-1 from any phone.
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Howard County Resource Guide - (click to view)