Community Resources
*Updated on 2/24/24 by the School Social Workers with WCS
Westside Family Resource Center
If you are in need of food, clothing, household/hygiene products or other resources, please schedule an appointment with one of the School Social Workers to visit the Westside Family Resource Center located at 7770 Hascall St. (Pipal Community Center building next to Westgate Elementary School). Follow the red signs to the Northeast doors. New and gently used clothing donations are accepted at this same location during school days.
FREE RESOURCE FINDER
Food Pantries
https://heartlandhopemission.org/
https://www.hanscomparkchurch.org/all-peoples-pantry (next distribution is December 2nd)
https://www.rejoiceomaha.org/Food-Pantry
https://www.ssvpomaha.org/get-help.html
https://hclchurch.com/events/food-pantry/2022-10-20
https://www.3sisters-omaha.com/
http://www.omahabbc.com/get-connected
https://heartministrycenter.org/
https://www.allsaintsomaha.org/pantry/
https://countrysideucc.org/serving-together/community-cupboard/
http://faithwestwood.com/faithworks-pantry
https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ne-omaha
Medicaid and Economic Assistance
Free/Reduced Lunch Application
https://westsidecommunityschoolsne.mealviewer.net/
Hard copies can be obtained at your child's school.
Utility and Rent Assistance
https://www.ssvpomaha.org/get-help.html
https://www.encapnebraska.org/i-need-services/financial-hardship.html
https://www.mudomaha.com/homefund
https://omaha.com/community/goodfellows/emergency_relief/
https://www.oppd.com/residential/payment/assistance-programs/
https://generalassist.douglascounty-ne.gov/
Housing Resources
Family Housing Advisory Services Housing Help Line: 402-934-6763.
Heartland Family Service Housing Services: NE 402-934-8810. IA 712-435-5350
Heartland Family Service Rental and Utility Assistance: 402-451-6244
https://www.heartlandfamilyservice.org/housing-financial-stability/hardship-assistance/
https://www.opendoormission.org/
Open Door Mission Permanent Supportive Housing: 402-829-1545
Salvation Army Housing programs (Singles and Families): 402-898-7521
Omaha Housing Authority: 402-444-6900 or www.ohauthority.org
Stephen Center Permanent Supportive Housing 402-715-5494 or 402-715-5500
Together Inc. 402-345-8047 http://togetheromaha.org/
Douglas County Housing Authority: 402-444-6203
https://www.douglascountyhousing.com/
http://www.endhomelessnesstoday.org/Access_Point_Flyer_January_2020.pdf
https://www.mercyhousing.org/find-housing/?location=Omaha
TRANSPORTATION
K-12 Rides FREE Program
https://www.ometro.com/k-12/https://gointelliride.com/nebraska/ (Medicaid transportation to appointments)
https://www.lyft.com/lyftup/jobs-access/get-help?mibextid=Zxz2cZ (Free rides to get a job)
Internet Assistance
https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete.html
https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program:
https://getemergencybroadband.org/
If additional assistance is needed for internet access, please contact the School Social Worker.
EMPLOYMENT/JOB TRAINING
https://www.goodwillomaha.org/employment-solutions/
https://urbanleagueneb.org/jobs/#1583376385730-79644a90-083c
Heartland Workforce Solutions
Classes are now forming in English and Spanish. Get paid and learn strategies for getting ahead! Sign up for an in-person or online class today! Visit: https://omabop.org/for-individuals/
Helpful Resources for Parents
https://bridgefamilynetwork.org/
https://nchs.org/self-sufficiency/
https://nebraskadiaperbank.org/i-need-diapers/
https://www.ccomaha.org/program-and-services/family-services (Mentoring Moms)
https://www.unmc.edu/mmi/family-resources/community-services/financial-assistance.html
https://live-jfso.pantheonsite.io/about/
https://thelifehouseomaha.org/get-diapers/
https://nchs.org/services/family-support/
https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Nebraska-Family-Helpline.aspx
https://www.omahawomensfund.org/covid-resources/
https://www.yesomaha.org/what/community-resources.html
https://habitatomaha.org/community-resources/
https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org/how-we-help/resources/covid-19-coronavirus/
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Resources
April Anderson, LCSW
School Social Worker at Westgate, Rockbrook, Prairie Lane, Loveland, Swanson and Westside Early Childhood Centers
Email: anderson.april@westside66.net
Website: www.westside66.org
Phone: 402-408-8914
Francisca Gonzalez, MSW (Bilingual)
Email: gonzalez.francisca@westside66.net
Phone: 402-408-8733
Sara Cushing, MSW
Email: cushing.sara@westside66.net
Phone: 402-502-2321
Kim Schenkelberg, LICSW
Email: schenkelberg.kim@westside66.net
Phone: 402-452-3147
Sarah Fehringer, LCSW
Email: fehringer.sarah@westside66.net
Phone: 402-343-2613