Ibse moved to the U.S. when she was 14 years old, from Somalia. Her family settled in Minnesota. She had never been to school before moving to the U.S. and did not speak the language. She was enrolled in school by her age and not her grade level. She remembers she did not understand what [...]
Bob Johnson is 90 years old and still wanted to contribute to and make a difference in our community. He thought helping students at the Hastings Literacy Program would be a good fit for him. He enjoys working individually with students. He has worked with a number of students in various areas ranging from math [...]
Area Substance and Alcohol Abuse Prevention's (ASAAP) mission is preventing the abuse of alcohol and other substances through information, education, and the support of the recovery community. Reducing youth substance use through prevention, education, and social policy. As a funded United Way partner, ASAAP's mission receives program funding to assist the pillar of health in [...]
Foster grandparents, a program under the United Way partner agency Senior Action, which provides meaningful volunteer opportunities with programs and services in the community that enhance people's quality of life, lends a hand and a heart at local elementary schools in Adams County. Foster Grandparents serve up to 40 hours per week. Some volunteers may qualify [...]
The YWCA has been a long-time community partner of the United Way of South Central Nebraska. The Zone is one of the funded programs at the YWCA of Adams County. The Zone is a free After School Program providing a safe, fun, drug and alcohol free environment for local middle and high school students. Students who [...]
The 4th Annual Give Hastings Day is on Thursday, May 11th! This is a 24-hour online giving event to celebrate and support outstanding nonprofits in Hastings and Adams County! The Hastings Community Foundation sponsors Give Hastings Day each year, providing a hub for community support. You can give on Thursday, May 11th from midnight to [...]
United Way of South Central Nebraska's Annual Meeting 2016-2017 March 13, 2017 Thank you for joining us in our 2016-2017 Annual Meeting! You can find our Annual Meeting Booklet here.
The United Way of South Central Nebraska is targeted at advancing the common good in our local communities. Our goal is to create a better life for all, focused on the building blocks of a good life – education, income, and health. United Way of South Central Nebraska funded partners are encouraged to focus on [...]
A night of mystery and intrigue in the wild and romantic era of the roaring 20's! With the passing of prohibition and organized crime on the rise, The Juice Joint, a swanky speakeasy run by Rosie Marie, has been nothing but jumping. To celebrate its success, Rosie is planning a party to remember at the [...]
Thank you to the Heartland Bank in Hastings for allowing the United Way of South Central Nebraska to supply their Holiday Giving Tree with tags for those in need, over this Holiday Season and beyond. If you would like to participate donating a gift, we ask you visit the Heartland Bank at 3701 Osborne Drive [...]