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.
Making an Impact
Heartland United Way envisions a community where all individuals and families achieve their full potential through education, financial stability, and healthy lives. With your support, we can help people across Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick Counties thrive.
Make a difference today—donate, volunteer, or learn more about how you can create lasting change in our community.
Youth Opportunity
Helping young people realize their full potential.
Healthy Community
Improving health and well-being for all.
Financial Security
Building financial stability and strength.
Community Resiliency
Addressing urgent needs today and advancing a better…
"Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Dolly Parton.Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Dolly became a cherished part of…
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (July 17, 2026) Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library significantly strengthens early literacy skills for children in Nebraska’s…
Originally from southeast Nebraska, David and Rachel Richardson have called Grand Island home since 2002. Over the past two decades, they have built…
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How We've Helped
56,758
Local people helped in 2025
1,051
People connected to volunteer opportunities
3,442
Children received free age-appropriate books delivered to their mailbox each month
15Sep
The World's Largest Totally Irrigated Working Farm Show plays host to a food drive that has collected more than 16,000 pounds of food in 2025. Donations are distributed to local backpack programs, food pantries, and shelters.
Collecting for the Heartland United Way’s 2026 Heartland United Way…
9:00AM - 4:00PM
9000 W Husker Hwy, Wood River, Nebraska 68883
