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Offers free books to children age 0-5.

Charitable organization, administered by United Way of the Midlands.

Supports the shoe and clothing fund through Omaha Public Schools and Holy Family Door Ministry, as well as emergency financial assistance, distributed through various community agencies.

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.

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.

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.

Encourages local philanthropy to meet local needs.

Foundation has more than 200 component funds for individuals, families, and non-profit organizations.

Funds include endowments, scholarships, agency and project funds, and donor advised funds. Foundation is working to build strong field of interest endowments in five

- Arts and culture.

- Health and wellness.

-Education.

- Youth.

- Environment. - Jewish education and life.

Community assessment, collaboration, fundraising, and special events for local health and human service agencies.

Volunteer development.

Get Connected website lists local volunteer opportunities, donation needs, and agency events.

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Donation Drop Off Points

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.

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.
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.
Funding source for local health and human service agencies. Provides financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.

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Offers services such as home visiting, preschool scholarships, crisis care, training and consultation to improve the quality of child care for children ages 0 to 5.

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Education Advocacy Groups
Performs periodic needs assessment, yearly campaign for non-profit programs provided by partner agencies, provide management training for non-profits, provide small grants for programs, and coordinate community services.

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

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.
Coordinates an annual community wide charitable fund raising campaign for local human services delivered through affiliated agency programs.
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
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Funding source for local health and human service agencies.

Provides financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.
Funding source for local health and human service agencies.

Provides financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.

Provides fundraising to support local programs and projects to enhance the community and future for the children of Freeport.

Provides grant funding to approved non-for-profit partner agencies that provide programs that serve individuals in need throughout greater Story County.

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.

Funding source for local health and human service agencies.

Financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.

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Funding source for local health and human service agencies, as well as financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.

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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