United Way of the Kearney Area

06/16/2026

Because of our generous donors, workplace campaign supporters, volunteers, and community partners, we're proud to announce the return of United Way allocation grants for 2026!

These investments support local nonprofit programs focused on Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Healthy Community initiatives across Buffalo, Kearney, Franklin, Phelps, Harlan, and Custer counties.

Every funded program goes through our Community Investment process, where trained local volunteers review needs, evaluate outcomes, and help ensure resources are directed where they can make the greatest impact.

United is the Way Everyone Thrives.

See the full list of funded programs and learn more about the impact you're making in our community: www.uwka.org/partner-agencies

06/10/2026

Happy Wednesday! Just a quick heads up that our office will be closed on June 11-15th and our team will be unavailable during that time.

Should you have any needs or questions, please leave us a voicemail or send us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. You can also reach out to 2-1-1 for immediate help finding local resources.

Have a great weekend, and we will see you on Tuesday!

06/10/2026

As our community cleans up following last night’s storm, the City of Kearney would like to remind residents that tree debris may be taken to the Landfill free of charge.

Please note that commercial tree service companies and those disposing of debris from outside of City limits will still be charged standard disposal fees.

06/05/2026

The raffle is still open! Venmo to be entered to win.

You do not need to be present to win!

Tomorrow is the United Way Fairway Fundraiser! A big thank you to all of the sponsors and teams making tomorrow possible.

Thanks to Paul Downey, during the tournament tomorrow we are raffling tickets for The Kansas City Chiefs game on Sept. 20 vs. the Colts. You do not have to be playing golf to enter to win. You do not need to be present to win.

Tickets are $25 each or 3 for $50. Stop by Buffalo Ridge Golf Course between 8:30am and 2:30pm to purchase tickets with cash or check. Or venmo to purchase before 2:30pm.

06/05/2026

It’s a gorgeous day for a golf tournament!

06/04/2026

Tomorrow is the United Way Fairway Fundraiser! A big thank you to all of the sponsors and teams making tomorrow possible.

Thanks to Paul Downey, during the tournament tomorrow we are raffling tickets for The Kansas City Chiefs game on Sept. 20 vs. the Colts. You do not have to be playing golf to enter to win. You do not need to be present to win.

Tickets are $25 each or 3 for $50. Stop by Buffalo Ridge Golf Course between 8:30am and 2:30pm to purchase tickets with cash or check. Or venmo to purchase before 2:30pm.

05/29/2026

Free Breakfast and Lunch Starts Monday!

05/29/2026

05/21/2026

Wow! Did you know that this many families in Buffalo County are food insecure?

05/19/2026

Last week our board met at the Welcome Center for a board retreat.

We started the day off getting to know each other using Strengths Finders with Brenda Yochum. This was a very empowering way to start the retreat and build relationships with our new board members. (Highly recommend!)

In the afternoon we got busy with strategy and planning for our events and programs in the coming year. There is so much good ahead! We can’t wait to share!

Stay tuned!!