Community Resources
*Updated on 5/01/24 by WCS School Social Workers
Local Food Pantries
https://foodbankheartland.org/food-resources/find-food/
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
Diaper Assistance
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