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 stand for applause at Heartland United Way's 2026 Annual Meeting.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (March 6, 2026) Stories of hope and impact underscored the power of belief as the Heartland United Way held its 2026 Campaign…
Heartland United Way community partners greet people at the 2025 Annual Meeting.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (March 16, 2026) Donors believed in the power of giving and now the Heartland United Way is inviting people in Hall, Hamilton…
A 211 helpline specialist smiles.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (February 11, 2026) People across our area face challenges every day and may not know how to find or access local programs…

Latest News and updates

People stand for applause at Heartland United Way's 2026 Annual Meeting.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (March 6, 2026) Stories of hope and impact underscored the power of belief as the Heartland United Way held its 2026 Campaign…
Heartland United Way community partners greet people at the 2025 Annual Meeting.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (March 16, 2026) Donors believed in the power of giving and now the Heartland United Way is inviting people in Hall, Hamilton…
A 211 helpline specialist smiles.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (February 11, 2026) People across our area face challenges every day and may not know how to find or access local programs…
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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
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation CEO Melissa DeLaet and Heartland United Way President Karen Rathke stand in a hot tub to promote Go Big GIVE.
27Apr

Get ready to once again set sail for giving!

You can kick off one of the largest giving days in central Nebraska early by making a splash with Go Big GIVE Pre-Give.

Go Big GIVE is a 24-hour, online giving event organized by the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation and Heartland United Way to grow philanthropy in Hall,…

12:00AM - 11:59PM
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