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HUD-certified housing counseling program offered in person and virtually. Financial counseling takes an in-depth look at income and expenses to help families with budgeting, debt reduction, credit repair, and even prepare for homeownership.

This program does NOT offer any financial support, although guidance for securing and maintaining affordable housing is provided.

Emergency operations center for the County, which handles emergency response incidents, including accidents, fires, floods, storms and other disasters. Also responsible for requesting federal assistance after a disaster.

County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Kimball County. Issue Bronze flag holders for Kimball County Veterans grave sites.

State level services do not require wartime service. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund,  fishing and hunting permits, applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes, Waivers of Tuition,  park entry permits ,license plates, NE Cemetery Alliance, and homestead exemption applications. 

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, non service connected pension, widow's death pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones/medallions, vocational rehab and employment, home loans, life insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

Offers a before and after school program. Services provide safe, fun, and learning activities for children. From creative arts and hands-on science experiments to games and interactive projects. Assistance with homework is also provided. Bus services may also be provided from local schools. 

Provides intense support to families receiving FIP (Family Investment Plan). Structured home visits conducted by family development specialists include assessments that support healthy self-exploration, science-informed goal pursuit designed to build core skills, a framework and process for career development, and connecting families to stabilizing supports and career opportunities in the community.

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.

Distributes more than 23 million meals annually throughout a 23-county service area in eastern Iowa and western Illinois through a network of over 300 partners in food pantries, schools, senior residences, and community action organizations. Partner pantries are located in all counties of the service area.  Call and speak to the receptionist to find a pantry nearby, or use the map tool online.  

When funds are available, one-time financial assistance is available for emergency situations for medications, housing, food, utilities, etc.

Offers crisis funding for those needing assistance with past due rent or utilities to help families out in a crisis situation.

Offers a food pantry to those in need.  Pet food may be available.

Helps people with little income buy food for a healthy diet. An application for Food Assistance must be completed to receive this assistance. Call or visit website for more detailed information.

Provides in-home assistance for seniors and individuals with disabilities, including personal care, companionship, daily living assistance, medication management, specialized care, respite care, transportation (including wheelchair vans and other specialized vehicles) and 24-hour care.

Prescription drug discount card program through FamilyWize.Org.

Offers a variety of canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and meat when available. Also offer clothing when available to those in need.