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


Volunteers paint flower pots at CNCAA during Day of Action 2025.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (June 20, 2025) Volunteers spent those extra minutes of the longest day of the year taking action Friday. Day of Action drew…
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…

Latest News and updates

Volunteers paint flower pots at CNCAA during Day of Action 2025.
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (June 20, 2025) Volunteers spent those extra minutes of the longest day of the year taking action Friday. Day of Action drew…
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…
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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
A spoon sits in a bowl of ice cream inside the Scoops Ice Cream Parlor.
12Jul

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 during the American Dairy Goat Association National Show from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. July 12 through 16.

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501 E Fonner Park Road, Grand Island, Nebraska 68801