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 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

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


Frozen chickens sit in a freezer
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 30, 2026) Chickens from the Aksarben Stock Show are making an impact in central Nebraska long after they leave the…
Large avocados are passed out at El Valle Food Truck during Welcome In: Community Business Tours 2026.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 21, 2026) Eight people learned the stories behind unique Grand Island businesses during Welcome In: Community…
Volunteer helps dump canned food into a box at Heartland United Way Annual Food Drive in 2026.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 18, 2026) Local pantries, shelters and backpack programs were eager to put food back on their shelves Friday, after…

Latest News and updates

Frozen chickens sit in a freezer
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 30, 2026) Chickens from the Aksarben Stock Show are making an impact in central Nebraska long after they leave the…
Large avocados are passed out at El Valle Food Truck during Welcome In: Community Business Tours 2026.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 21, 2026) Eight people learned the stories behind unique Grand Island businesses during Welcome In: Community…
Volunteer helps dump canned food into a box at Heartland United Way Annual Food Drive in 2026.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 18, 2026) Local pantries, shelters and backpack programs were eager to put food back on their shelves Friday, after…
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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
A silver bell with the word "believe" on it hands in front of a Christmas tree.
15Dec

The Heartland United Way is celebrating 80 years of showing up!

Every year people in Hall, Hamilton, Howard & Merrick Counties turn their gift to the Heartland United Way into opportunities for kids, financial security for families, and healthier communities through our annual campaign. 

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