3612 Cuming Street - (402) 898-5860: The Material Assistance & Seasonal Services (MASS) program provides emergency assistance with food, clothing, rent, household items, and prescription drugs. In addition, seasonal assistance is provided for heat in the winter and fans in the summer. www.givesalvationarmy.org
Community Resources
Clothing - General
The Salvation Army - Material Assistance & Seasonal Services (MASS)
Together, Inc.
1616 Cass Street - (402) 345-8047: Food pantry and clothing closet provides food and clothing to individuals and families in need. Individuals and families may access the food pantry once every 30 days and the clothing closet once every 2 weeks. Social security card, photo identification, and a recent piece of mail are required. www.togetheromaha.org
Clothing - Interview and Career
Heartland Family Service-Career Clothing Closet
6720 North 30th Street - 457-7792: Interview and career clothing for men and women available to Heartland Family Service clients and individuals referred by other agencies, colleges, and shelters throughout the metro area. http://heartlandfamilyservice.org
Women’s Center for Advancement (Formerly YWCA)
222 S 29th Street - 345-6555: The WCA Career Clothing Closet provides professional attire to women prepared for job interviews and/or already employed. Access to the Closet requires an appointment to ensure availability of a Wardrobe Consultant to help with clothing selection. www.wcaomaha.org
Child Support
Nebraska DHHS - Child Support Enforcement Program
402-441-8715 OR 1-877-631-9973: Child Support Enforcement can help to locate parents, establish paternity, and establish, modify, and enforce child or medical support orders. To apply for services complete an application online or call for a paper application. http://dhhs.ne.gov/children_family_services/Pages/cse_cseindex.aspx
Disability Services
Easter Seals Nebraska-Work Choice Program
800-471-6425: The Work Choice Program (formerly known as Work Incentives Planning and Assistance) provides trained specialist to assist individuals receiving disability benefits in returning to work. Services include answers to questions about benefits and work, help in solving benefits problems, advocacy, referrals, and benefits analysis including work incentives, health care options, wage and benefit tracking, financial planning, and ongoing follow-up and support. www.nebraskatickettowork.org
Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI)
1313 Farnam - 595-2041: Services include training in non-visual skills, assistance in securing and maintaining employment, career counseling and guidance, job-related equipment, tools, and supplies, educational assistance such as tuition, books, equipment, and readers, peer support, and counseling. The Omaha office serves Douglas, Sarpy, and Cass Counties. www.ncbvi.ne.gov
Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NCDHH)
1313 Farnam - V/TTY 1-800-545-6244: Services include assistive devices loan program, Lions and Sertoma hearing aid banks, mental health services, Nebraska Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Program (NSTEP), registry, and sign language interpreter referral. NCDHH is intended to enhance awareness and services for improving the quality of life for all who experience hearing loss. www.ncdhh.ne.gov
Elderly and Aging Services
Rebuild Together Omaha - Healthy at Home Emergency Repair Program
965-9201: Emergency repairs for issues that cannot wait until the annual rebuilding day. Repairs include broken toilet and plumbing repairs, electrical emergencies, gas leaks, caving foundations, slip and fall hazards, and other serious problems requiring immediate attention. Services available to homeowners east of 52nd Street in Omaha who are elderly (age 62 and older) or permanently disable with limited income. Applications for assistance are available on the website. www.rebuildtogetheromaha.org
Rebuild Together Omaha - Rebuilding Day Program
965-9201: Annual program in which volunteers perform needed repairs and maintenance for homeowners east of 52nd Street in Omaha who are elderly (age 62 and older) or permanently disabled with limited income. Work includes but is not limited to painting, cleaning, and repairs to bathrooms, kitchens, porches, and stairs. Applications for assistance are available on the website. www.rebuildtogetheromaha.org
Emergency Financial Assistance
Bellevue Human Services - Emergency Assistance
204 West Mission Avenue - (402) 293-3138: The City of Bellevue Human Services Department takes applications for assistance for Bellevue residents. Assistance is provided by charitable donations. Appointments to apply for assistance can be made by calling Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30pm. All applicants must provide proof of residency using proper identification. Assistance is available for utilities and rent in emergency situations. www.bellevue.net/Departments/HumanServices.aspx
Douglas County Department of Veterans' Affairs - Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund
Douglas County (402) 444-7180 or Sarpy County (402) 593-2203: Temporary emergency aid fund assists veterans, their spouses, and dependents when an unforeseen emergency occurs disrupting their normal method of living and when other resources are not immediately available for food, fuel, shelter, wearing apparel, funeral, medical and surgical items. Applications must be made through the County Veterans Service Officer http://www.vets.state.ne.us/benefits.html#Anva
Douglas County General Assistance
1111 S 41st Street, Suite 220 - Intake and Referral Line (402) 444-6215: Financial assistance provided through this program may include rent, mortgage payments, board and room, utilities, food, clothing and non-food items. Assistance is limited to those persons in Douglas County between the ages of nineteen and sixty-four who are not eligible for other public assistance and/or do not have sufficient income or resources to meet all or part of their shelter needs. Eligibility is based on income and resources. General Assistance payments are made directly to the landlord, and/or utility company. Merchandise cards are provided to purchase non-food necessities at Dollar General Stores. www.douglascounty-ne.gov/generalassist/
Holy Family Catholic Church - Door Ministry
1715 Izard Street - 341-6561: Emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, transportation, medication, and other needs as presented. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00AM - 1:00PM. www.holyfamilyomaha.org/minitries.html
Metropolitan Utilities District - Heat Aid Fund
(402) 898-5966: First contact the Nebraska Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). If you do not qualify through LIHEAP, call to schedule an interview for assistance from the Heat Aid Fund. Funds are distributed through The Salvation Army http://www.mudomaha.com/service/heataid.html
Mutual of Omaha - HALO Club
www.mutualofomaha.com/halo HALO is dedicated to assisting individuals and families in the Omaha metropolitan area with financial needs. HALO offers assistance with rent, mortgage, and utilities. Applications are available online.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services - Low Income Energy Assistance Program
(800) 383-4278: The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides assistance with electricity, fuel oil, gas, coal, wood, kerosene, propane, or other fuel sources for low income individuals and families http://dhhs.ne.gov/children_family_services/Pages/fia_fiaindex.aspx
Omaha Public Power District - Energy Assistance
(402) 343-7755: First contact the Nebraska Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). If you do not qualify through LIHEAP, call to request assistance from OPPD. Funds are administered by the American Red Cross http://www.oppd.com/ResidentialCustomers/Payment/22_001318
Omaha World Herald - Goodfellows
Goodfellows' emergency fund is designed to assist people with one-time, urgent needs that cannot be met through other sources. Goodfellows works with four agencies that screen applicants for the emergency assistance program.
To apply for assistance contact one of the following agencies:
Catholic Charities (South Omaha Residents): (402) 731-5413
Heartland Family Service - Sarpy County: (402) 291-6065 or Douglas County: (402) 457-7792
Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership - Douglas County: (402) 453-5656 ext 200, South Omaha: (402) 595-1122, or Sarpy County: (402) 292-2961
United Way: 211 or (402) 444-6666
Sarpy County General Assistance
593-4400: Financial assistance for rent, utilities, and non-food items. Eligibility is based on income and resources. Payments will be made directly to the landlord and/or utility company. Vouchers are provided to purchase non-food items at No Frills Supermarkets. General Assistance will not be used to supplement federal or state assistance programs such as ADC, SSI, or Social Security. www.sarpy.com/humanservices/general_assistance_program.html