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National office for more than 1,800 local United Way organizations around the world.

Nearly all donation, funding, and assistance issues, as well as many policy decisions are handled at the local level, and questions relating to these issues are best addressed to local United Ways. Type zip code on website to find your local United Way.
Supports the Shriners Hospitals for Children and works to enhance the quality of life for those children.

Shriner's Hospital for Children is a one-of-a-kind international health care system dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing specialty pediatric care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Children up to the age of 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate are eligible for admission and receive all care in a family-centered environment.

Financial Assistance project through the Des Moines Register that is administered by Community Action Agencies in the state and is only accessible during a certain time frame each year. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for consideration.

Applications will be accepted around December 1 of each year and will close at the end of January.

Funding source for local health and human service agencies.

Provides financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.
An organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse through advocacy and awareness and offers assistance to local partners in the form of grants, organizational development and program guidance.
Connects volunteers with programs, donors of all types, as well as donations of all types to programs and agencies. Provides comprehensive information and referral service to the community, an education program on human services available in the metro area, and information on volunteerism.

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Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Provides resources to expand affordable housing choices in Polk County. Both for-profit and non-profit agencies that provide housing to low-income people may apply for funding. PLEASE NOTE: Does not serve individuals directly.

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Housing Development
Funding
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Provides community awareness and funding for non-profit agencies. Volunteer committee evaluates funding requests, reviewing their budget and financial needs, as well as interviewing representatives from each agency. Based upon the perceived needs of all applicants, this committee will recommend member agencies for funding to the United Way of Mahaska County Board of Directors.

Funding source for local health and human service agencies.

Provides financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.

Referrals for individuals to community health and human service agencies.

Raises funds via workplace giving for member health charities.

Public education on behalf of member agencies.

Information and referral.

MEMBER CHARITIES:

The ALS Association Chapter

Alzheimer's Association Nebraska Chapter

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Nebraska

American Lung Association in Nebraska

Arthritis Foundation Nebraska

Autism Action Partnership

Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, Nebraska/Iowa Chapter

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Nebraska Chapter

Epilepsy Foundation Nebraska

Heart Heroes

Breakthrough T1D Nebraska & Iowa

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Nebraska Chapter

March of Dimes, Nebraska & Western Iowa Market

National MS Society - Mid America Chapter

Nebraska AIDS Project

Nebraska Chapter of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation

Nebraska Health Care Foundation

Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Association

Nebraska Kidney Association

Susan G. Komen

Team Jack Foundation

United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska

Provides educational materials regarding safe sleep, tummy time, and bereavement. Also provides safe sleep training for parents, families, healthcare professional, childcare professionals, childcare providers, law enforcement officials, and first responders.

Also offers a safe sleep crib referral program and peer-support bereavement program.

Works to bring the whole community together, tackling issues facing Lincoln and Lancaster County as a whole.

United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County does not offer programs; only refers callers to community-wide programming.

Funds raised in the community are distributed to programs based on United Way focus areas:

Education - The relationship between high school graduation and lifetime potential is clearly established. In order to reach high school graduation, there are key development stages along the way, and if met, lead to maximizing the student's potential not only in school, but in post-secondary education and beyond. These key development stages beginning with early childhood education, set the foundation and pave the path for on-time graduation and lifetime success. United Way, working together with the Lincoln Public Schools, aims to raise the district's on time graduation rate by funding programs that deliver outcomes throughout these developmental stages.

Income - Many families are walking a financial tightrope where any misstep can cause them to fall. United Way provides funding to programs that stabilize families by providing income supports - finding ways for them to stay in their homes, or afford their utilities, or make sure they have enough food. It means families can get to the end of the month with money left over to save, invest, or pay down debt. This helps hundreds of families move closer to financial stability.

Health - Health and safety issues can be difficult topics to address, but the fact remains that many families in our community need help and support in these areas. Domestic violence and sexual assault continues to affect our friends and neighbors. Partner programs support these individuals to help them move toward recovery.

Provides grant funding to approved non-for-profit partner agencies that provide programs that serve individuals in need throughout greater McHenry County. These programs cover four key impact areas:

-- Community Resiliency

-- Healthy Community

-- Financial Security

-- Youth Opportunity

Coordinates an annual community-wide charitable fund raising campaign for local human services delivered through affiliated agency programs. Funds raised in the community are distributed to programs based on United Way focus areas of education, financial stability, and health.

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Disaster Donations Coordination
Community fundraising and special events.

Community impact grants for nonprofit education, income, and health programs.

Non-profit management and technical assistance.

Volunteer leadership development.

Community problem solving and assessment.

Husker Harvest Days food drive each fall.

Funds 2-1-1 which provides information and referral for Nebraska and Iowa.
Provides funding to qualified 501c(3) children's charities who serve underprivileged, at-risk, or special needs children.

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Provides public foundation established to address the needs of girls and women in the Greater Des Moines area. Lead community improvement by assuring the well-being of girls and women through education, grant-making, and philanthropy.

Implements annual fundraising campaign, works with community partners to help those most in need, acquaints union members with the community's health and human services, makes referrals to services in the community.
Raises funds for member non-profit organizations, which provide a variety of direct service, education, and support for family and child welfare, the environment, human and civil rights, animal welfare and the arts.

Offers to serve as a catalyst and partner in improving the health of people in Greater Des Moines, Iowa. Visit website for the Foundation's priorities, application forms, and instructions

Brings community leaders and organizations together to identify and solve the communities' human service problems. Directs funds so that twenty programs and initiatives can provide a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health.

Provides educational materials regarding safe sleep, tummy time, and bereavement. Also provides safe sleep training for parents, families, healthcare professional, childcare professionals, childcare providers, law enforcement officials, and first responders.

Also offers a safe sleep crib referral program and peer-support bereavement program.

Funding source for local health and human service agencies.

Provides financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.

Referrals for individuals to community health and human service agencies.

Administers the federal family planning program by subcontracting with health clinics across Iowa for direct services. The Council refers low income clients to these clinics for discounted family planning services but does not provide direct service.

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Fund for Omaha program accepts applications from 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations or those with a 501(c)3 nonprofit fiscal agent. The award size is $5000-$25,000. See the website for the most up-to-date application and deadline information.

African American Unity Fund accepts grant applications from nonprofits that serve primarily members of the African American community. See the website for the most up-to-date application information.

Futuro Latino Fund accepts grant applications from nonprofits that serve primarily members of the Latino community. See the website for the most up-to-date application information.

LGBTQIA2S+ Equality Fund accepts grant applications from nonprofits that serve primarily members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. See the website for the most up-to-date application information.

Refugee Community Grant Fund accepts grant applications from nonprofits that serve primarily members of the refugee community. See the website for the most up-to-date application information.

Omaha Neighborhood Grants accepts grant applications from nonprofits and neighborhoods that empower local residents to lead initiatives and projects in their own neighborhoods. See the website for the most up-to-date application information.

Jetton Charitable Fund accepts grant applications from nonprofits focusing on youth access to the arts, history, and natural sciences.

Creche Childhood Education Fund accepts grant applications from nonprofits focusing on early childhood education.

Richard A. Shaw Fund accepts grant applications from nonprofits focusing on history, natural sciences, and outdoor education.

Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa Grant Program accepts applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit groups for community betterment projects in the communities of Audubon, Cass, Crawford, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, and Shelby counties. See the website for the most up-to-date application information.

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Redevelopment Programs
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations