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


First National Bank employees gather around a conference room table to assemble packets for local nonprofits during their own 2025 Day of Action.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (June 18, 2025) Day of Action is still days away, but employees at First National Bank aren’t waiting to take action.Around a…
A volunteer helps weed during Day of Action 2024.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (June 13, 2025) Dozens of volunteers are planning to spend the longest day of the year taking action, and there’s still time…
Heartland United Way President Karen Rathke and Greater Grand Island Community Foundation CEO Melissa DeLaet pose with Howard County Medical Center Foundation & Marketing Director Keely Huebner during their Go Big GIVE event on May 1.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (June 12, 2025) The number is now official and an incredible record-setting $2,007,344 was raised for 167 nonprofit…

Latest News and updates

First National Bank employees gather around a conference room table to assemble packets for local nonprofits during their own 2025 Day of Action.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (June 18, 2025) Day of Action is still days away, but employees at First National Bank aren’t waiting to take action.Around a…
A volunteer helps weed during Day of Action 2024.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (June 13, 2025) Dozens of volunteers are planning to spend the longest day of the year taking action, and there’s still time…
Heartland United Way President Karen Rathke and Greater Grand Island Community Foundation CEO Melissa DeLaet pose with Howard County Medical Center Foundation & Marketing Director Keely Huebner during their Go Big GIVE event on May 1.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (June 12, 2025) The number is now official and an incredible record-setting $2,007,344 was raised for 167 nonprofit…
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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
Painting on Day of Action 2024
20Jun
7:30AM - 5:00PM
1441 N Webb Road, Grand Island, Nebraska 68803