The service 'Charities/Foundations/Funding Organizations' is offered at the following sites:
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Boost4Families http://www.boost4families.org (external link)
PROVIDES STATE AND FEDERAL funding to programs/projects that promote kindergarten readiness, quality child care and preschools, and prevention and early intervention programs -
Columbus Area United Way http://www.columbusunitedway.com (external link)
FUNDING SOURCE for local health and human service agencies
FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT and collaboration between agencies
PRESCRIPTION DRUG discount card -
Community Health Charities of Nebraska http://www.chcne.org (external link)
RAISES FUNDS for eighteen health agencies
PUBLIC EDUCATION on behalf of member agencies
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
MEMBER AGENCIES:
Alzheimer's Association, Midlands Chapter, Omaha
Alzheimer's Association, Great Plains Chapter, Lincoln
American Diabetes Association of Nebraska,
American Lung Association of the Central States,
Arthritis Foundation Nebraska Chapter,
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Nebraska Chapter,
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Nebraska Chapter,
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,
March of Dimes Nebraska Chapter,
Multiple Sclerosis Society Nebraska Chapter,
Muscular Dystrophy Association of Greater Nebraska,
Nebraska Kidney Association,
Nebraska AIDS Project,
Nebraska Hospice & Palliative Care Partnership,
Prevent Blindness Nebraska,
Susan G Komen for the Cure Nebraska,
The ALS Association Keith Worthington Chapter,
United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska -
Cornhusker United Way
FUNDING SOURCE
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Cozad United Way
FUNDING source for local health and human service partner agencies
PROVIDES financial oversight and collaboration between partner agencies
COZAD KIDNEY FUND provides transportation funds to those from our community who are driving to receiving dialysis -
Fremont Area United Way
FUNDING SOURCE for local health and human service agencies; provides financial oversight and collaboration between agencies -
Gage County United Way
FUNDING SOURCE for local health and human service agencies and also provides financial oversight and collaboration between agencies -
Gothenburg United Way, Inc
FUNDING SOURCE for local health and human service agencies
FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT and collaboration between agencies -
Grand Island Community Foundation http://www.gicf.org (external link)
PUBLIC charity -
Heartland United Way http://www.heartlandunitedway.org (external link)
COMMUNITY fundraising and special events
VENTURE grants for nonprofit health and human service programs
NONPROFIT management and technical assistance
VOLUNTEER leadership development
COMMUNITY problem solving and assessment
FUNDS 2-1-1 which provides information and referral for 40 counties in Nebraska and 8 counties in Southwest Iowa
TOYS FOR TOTS holiday program
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Kearney Area Community Foundation http://www.kearneyfoundation.org (external link)
FUNDING source for community organizations -
Lexington United Way
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 -
Mid-Plains United Way http://www.northplatteunitedway.org (external link)
FUNDING source for local health and human service agencies
FINANCIAL oversight and collaboration between agencies
PRESCRIPTION DRUG discount card -
Norfolk Area United Way
FUNDING SOURCE for local health and human service agencies
FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT and collaboration between agencies
PRESCRIPTION DRUG discount card -
United Way of America - Local Office Search http://www.unitedway.org (external link)
NATIONAL OFFICE for more than 1,300 local United Way organizations
MOST 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 -
United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County http://www.unitedwaylincoln.org (external link)
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 Investing in Children and Youth and Assisting those in Crisis
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP, coalitions and planning are supported through participation in Community Services Initiative, affiliation with City/County Joint Budget Committee, and Funders' Group
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL is supported through participation in 2-1-1
BORN LEARNING WEB INFORMATION and education for parents and caregivers on how to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities
BORN LEARNING PARENTING MATERIALS available from several Lincoln agencies; call for list
SCHOOL READINESS information and materials for parents and caregivers; call for list of local agencies registered with School Readiness -
United Way of McCook, Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE for local health and human service agencies
FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT and collaboration between agencies -
United Way of Nebraska City, Inc.
FUNDING source for local health and human service agencies
PROVIDES financial oversight and collaboration between agencies -
United Way of South Central Nebraska http://www.unitedwayscne.org (external link)
FUNDING source for 21 local health and human service agencies
PROVIDES financial oversight and collaboration between agencies
VOLUNTEER opportunity listings -
United Way of the Kearney Area http://www.uwka.org (external link)
FUNDING source for local health and human service agencies
PROVIDES financial oversight and collaboration between agencies
RECREATIONAL Scholarship Program provides funds for summer camps, sports, scouts, etc.; eligibility based on free/reduced lunch guidelines
BACK-2-SCHOOL LINK school supplies distribution program for children in grade K-12 who qualify for free or reduced lunches; call July 6 to July 26, 2010 9 am-5 pm to register; distribution August 3 at Central Elementary
STUFF THE BUS school supplies collection program; July 23-25, 2010 at Hilltop Mall
BORN LEARNING educational information for parents and caregivers on how to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities
VOLUNTEER opportunities available, such as Day of Caring in September
PROVIDES prescription drug discount card -
United Way of the Midlands http://www.uwmidlands.org (external link)
FUNDING source for community non-profits organizations through the annual United Way Campaign
COMMUNITY planning partner
PROVIDES one-time and on-going volunteer opportunities for youth, adults, and groups
INFORMATION and referral for individuals and community agencies to community resources
BORN LEARNING educational information for parents and caregivers on how to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities (x1058 or x1063)
CONSULTATION and information on volunteer issues for not-for-profits
TRAINING and evaluation for individuals or groups interested in serving or are serving on not-for-profit boards
COURT-REFERRAL Community Service Program
VOLUNTEER recognition
OPPORTUNITIES for youth leadership development through the Youth Leadership Committee and Youth Volunteer Corps
WORKSHOPS and seminars on issues relevant to volunteerism
VOLUNTEER leadership development board training targeted to people of color (Heartland Blueprint)
METROPOLITAN Omaha's Promise to Youth (MOPY) housed in the Volunteer Resource Center
MEDICAL Reserve Corps (MRC) housed in the Volunteer Resource Center -
United Way of Western Nebraska http://www.unitedwayofwesternnebraska.com (external link)
FUNDING source for local health and human service agencies
PROVIDES financial oversight and collaboration between agencies -
United Way of York
FUNDING source for local health and human service agencies
FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT and collaboration between agencies -
US Fund for UNICEF http://www.unicefusa.org (external link)
RAISES FUNDS for lifesaving programs through contributions, sales of UNICEF greeting cards and gifts, and special campaigns such as Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
FOCUSES are children's education, emergency situations, HIV/AIDS, immunization, nutrition, water and sanitation -
Wayne United Way
FUNDING SOURCE for local health and human service agencies
FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT and collaboration between agencies -
World-Herald Goodfellows Charities, Inc.
SHOE AND CLOTHING fund through Omaha Public Schools and Holy Family Door Ministry
CHRISTMAS holiday food voucher; call one of the agencies below to apply, beginning in October
2-1-1
Heartland Family Service - (402) 457-7792 (Main), (402) 457-7760 (North),
(402) 339-2544 (Sarpy)
ENCAP (formerly GOCA) - (402) 453-5656
Visiting Nurses Association - (402) 342-5566
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE - need referral form from approved agency