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


Karen Rathke and Melissa DeLaet pose in front of a Go Big GIVE banner in 2026.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (June 10, 2026) The sails may have come down on Go Big GIVE 2026, but one local nonprofit is enjoying an extra gust of wind…
Volunteers gather to assemble packets for the Multicultural Coalition during Day of Action 2025.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (June 8, 2026) Heartland United Way is rallying volunteers to take action and create meaningful impact throughout the…
Participants of the 39th Annual Heartland United Way Golf Tournament join together for a putt.
CAIRO, NEBRASKA (June 1, 2026) Thirty-five teams, including 140 golfers, joined together for a simultaneous putt to kick off the 39th Annual…

Latest News and updates

Karen Rathke and Melissa DeLaet pose in front of a Go Big GIVE banner in 2026.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (June 10, 2026) The sails may have come down on Go Big GIVE 2026, but one local nonprofit is enjoying an extra gust of wind…
Volunteers gather to assemble packets for the Multicultural Coalition during Day of Action 2025.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (June 8, 2026) Heartland United Way is rallying volunteers to take action and create meaningful impact throughout the…
Participants of the 39th Annual Heartland United Way Golf Tournament join together for a putt.
CAIRO, NEBRASKA (June 1, 2026) Thirty-five teams, including 140 golfers, joined together for a simultaneous putt to kick off the 39th Annual…
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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 young girl bites into her Scoops ice cream.
13Jun

The Heartland United Way and volunteers serve up tasty treats at the American Maine Anjou and American Chianina Association Junior National, in an effort to raise money for the various organizations we serve in our four-county area.

Scoops will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. outside the Cattle Barn.

Volunteers are scooping for their…

12:00AM - 11:59PM
501 E Fonner Park Road, Grand Island, Nebraska 68801