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


An FFA member places cans of food on a scale during Husker Harvest Days 2025.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 12, 2025) Nebraska and Iowa FFA chapters united to help feed those in need in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick…
People gather at a restaurant during Welcoming Week 2024.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 4, 2025) The public will once again get a behind-the-scenes look at local businesses during Welcoming Week 2025.…
Elijah Wachter, of Ravenna, receives Scoops ice cream during the 2025 Nebraska State Fair.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 3, 2025) Ice cream will soon turn into impact after Nebraska State Fairgoers ate 20 tubs more than last year at the…

Latest News and updates

An FFA member places cans of food on a scale during Husker Harvest Days 2025.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 12, 2025) Nebraska and Iowa FFA chapters united to help feed those in need in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick…
People gather at a restaurant during Welcoming Week 2024.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 4, 2025) The public will once again get a behind-the-scenes look at local businesses during Welcoming Week 2025.…
Elijah Wachter, of Ravenna, receives Scoops ice cream during the 2025 Nebraska State Fair.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 3, 2025) Ice cream will soon turn into impact after Nebraska State Fairgoers ate 20 tubs more than last year at the…
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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
4th Street Business Tour stops at El Pueblito in 2024.
17Sep

Welcoming Week is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community, bringing together public and private organizations along with local residents to support and celebrate Grand Island’s immigrant and refugee populations, while promoting a culture of welcome and belonging.

Each year the Heartland United Way hosts a tour of diverse Grand…

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