Solid Red | Heartland United Way

Apply for holiday help starting October 1st

GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (September 30, 2025) The holiday season is almost here and so is more help for families struggling in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counites.

Registration for the Heartland United Way’s holiday assistance programs begins October 1 through November 17, at 5:00 p.m.

HUW boosts assistance to our communities in three ways this time of year: Heartland United Way Toy Collection & Toys for Tots Toy Distribution, Holiday Adopt a Family Program and Christmas Cheer Food Vouchers.

UNITED TO FIGHT HUNGER

The Heartland United Way Food Drive collected 16,000+ pounds of food.

Sponsors Needed As Go Big GIVE Deadline Approaches

Dozens of nonprofit organizations have already signed up for one of central Nebraska’s biggest days of giving and now The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation and Heartland United Way are asking local businesses to Set Sail for Giving.