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Supports childcare providers and parents by inspiring, empowering, advocating, and educating through educational services, conferences, training workshops, meetings, policy and legislation.

Provides a resource room for parents.

Provides energy assistance for eligible low income families in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of eligible households, or directly to renters if the utility costs are included in their rent.

Some applicants may qualify for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP), where an eligible client pays a percentage of their income, receives a monthly benefit towards their utility bill, and receives a reduction in overdue payments for every on-time payment they make by the bill due date. Contact for more information.

If the homeowner's furnace is not working or is dangerous or emitting carbon monoxide into the household, LIHEAP may be able to provide a furnace repair or replacement. Contact for more information.

Helps patients understand their medications and vaccinations and be able to obtain them affordably and ask any questions they may have. A patient's care team includes a pharmacist who will provide support in understanding their health and medications.

Provides a discount program for families to receive 50–75% off recreational activities offered through Des Moines Parks and Recreation. Activities include swimming lessons, family swim passes, bike rentals, boat rentals, youth sports programs, shelters, garden plots and a variety of others.

Offers international programs of physical fitness, sports training, and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Services include sports basketball, bowling, power lifting, soccer, softball, volleyball, aquatics, motor activities, golf, and flag football. Athletes develop better coordination, get needed exercise, improve concentration and discipline, meet other athletes, and gain a feeling of satisfaction and success. 

Offers a food and clothing pantry.

Food pantry offering non-perishable items and grocery store vouchers. Toiletries and diapers provided when available and occasionally by special request.

Programs offered that encourage family literacy and children’s access to the arts, including free internet and computer access.

Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.

Provides an outreach programs seeking to assure that limited-English-proficient immigrants and refugees eligible for WIC and SNAP benefits can successfully access these programs administered by IDHS.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) administers this program through a network of community-based partner agencies.

Offers to assist households with window air conditioners (renters or homeowners) and also do some repairs to central air conditioners (homeowners). Must meet income guidelines for the program and have an application completed. Must have a medical need to be eligible for the program. Program runs May through September.

Emergency financial assistance for utilities as funds are available. Cannot help with deposit or reconnect fees.

For Christmas 2025:

Families who live in Sarpy County with children (ages 0 to 14) who meet low-income guidelines can apply for assistance with receiving new toys for their children.

Applications will be accepted at the three locations listed below. If unable to visit those locations, applicants may contact Tandra at (402) 593-2347 to schedule an appointment for their application.

No walk-ins are permitted; appointments are required throughout November (from Tuesday to Friday, 9 am to 3 pm). The address for completing an application will be provided when making an appointment.

2025 Registration Locations:

- First Baptist Church (Do not call church for information) - 112 East 23rd Avenue, Bellevue. Thu, Nov 6, from 12 pm-6 pm.

- St. Columbkille Church (Do not call church for information) - Sacred Heart Center, 542 North Jefferson Street, Papillion. Tue, Nov 4, from 9 am-3 pm.

- Bellevue Christian Center (Do not call church for information) - 1400 Harvell Drive, Bellevue. Sat, Nov 1, from 9 am-1 pm.

Documentation required:

- Photo ID for head of household (person applying).

- Proof of address in Sarpy County, dated within the last 30 days; current utility bill preferred (OPPD, MUD, Black Hills Energy), or letter from Nebraska DHHS.

- Proof of ages of children (must have at least 1 child age 14 or under living in the household): children’s birth certificates, or current Medicaid card (with birth date), or school enrollment forms.

- Proof of total household income: pay stubs for last 30 days, or Social Security 2025 Benefits Letter, or unemployment letter, or Nebraska DHHS Economic Assistance/Medicaid eligibility letter.

Applicants will know on registration day if they are approved.

For questions, call Amanda at (402) 682-6602.

Provides short-term intervention to identify and help resolve family crises. Assists with problem solving through family meetings, intensive support and follow-up services.