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


Community members gathered for a celebration of Karen Rathke's 25 years with the Heartland United Way.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (August 14, 2025) Grand Island came out to celebrate Heartland United Way President Karen Rathke Thursday.August 14th marked…
Heartland United Way President Karen Rathke and other Nebraska United Way leaders stand with Senator Pete Ricketts during 2025 United Way Hill Day.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 7-9, 2025) In July, nearly 400 United Way leaders from 49 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico, convened for United Way Worldwide's…
Kent and Tonja Brown wearing shirts that read, United is the Way.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (August 18, 2025) The Heartland United Way’s 2025/2026 Campaign Chairs found Grand Island on the map as kids and continue to…

Latest News and updates

Community members gathered for a celebration of Karen Rathke's 25 years with the Heartland United Way.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (August 14, 2025) Grand Island came out to celebrate Heartland United Way President Karen Rathke Thursday.August 14th marked…
Heartland United Way President Karen Rathke and other Nebraska United Way leaders stand with Senator Pete Ricketts during 2025 United Way Hill Day.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 7-9, 2025) In July, nearly 400 United Way leaders from 49 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico, convened for United Way Worldwide's…
Kent and Tonja Brown wearing shirts that read, United is the Way.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (August 18, 2025) The Heartland United Way’s 2025/2026 Campaign Chairs found Grand Island on the map as kids and continue to…
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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
Two girls enjoy ice cream from the Scoops Ice Cream Parlor at the 2024 Nebraska State Fair
22Aug

The Heartland United Way and volunteers serve up tasty treats at the Nebraska State Fair, in an effort to raise money for the various organizations we serve in our four-county area.

Scoops will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. outside the Cattle Barn.

Volunteers are scooping for their favorite Heartland United Way partner: https://…

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