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


A team sits on two golf carts during Heartland United Way's 38th Annual Golf Tournament.
CAIRO, NEBRASKA (April 22, 2026) After nearly four decades of tradition, the Heartland United Way Golf Tournament is getting a fresh twist in its…
Set Sail for Giving with Go Big GIVE sailboat logo
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (April 21, 2026) One small act can create a ripple. The 13th Annual Go Big GIVE is hoping to turn ripples of giving into waves…
New board members at Annual Meeting 2026.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (March 31, 2026) Five new members were welcomed to the Heartland United Way Board of Directors during the HUW Campaign…

Latest News and updates

A team sits on two golf carts during Heartland United Way's 38th Annual Golf Tournament.
CAIRO, NEBRASKA (April 22, 2026) After nearly four decades of tradition, the Heartland United Way Golf Tournament is getting a fresh twist in its…
Set Sail for Giving with Go Big GIVE sailboat logo
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (April 21, 2026) One small act can create a ripple. The 13th Annual Go Big GIVE is hoping to turn ripples of giving into waves…
New board members at Annual Meeting 2026.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (March 31, 2026) Five new members were welcomed to the Heartland United Way Board of Directors during the HUW Campaign…
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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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