DIGNITY

for all

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Our Mission

Providing food, healthcare, and a way forward to people severely affected by poverty in the Omaha area.

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Mission Moments

A moment in time can be powerful — when you need hope, when your life changes, when you experience something extraordinary. It’s in these Mission Moments that you feel the true power of the Heart Ministry Center. While the path that leads here is different for everyone, one thing is certain…Heart Ministry Center is special and brings fundamental change to us all — our families, our volunteers, our employees, our supporters, and our community. 

Sheena Sheena “HMC is so much more than a job to me. I am proud to be a part of something so large and does so much for so many people!”- Sheena HMC Staff Member Read more Tiffany Tiffany "At Heart Ministry Center, I was surrounded by people who had similar experiences as me and who loved me when I couldn’t love myself.”- Tiffany Fresh Start Graduate  Read more Lauren Lauren “Here, at Heart Ministry, I have been welcomed into a mission much larger than myself, surrounded by individuals who truly embody its mission and values. Even in the brief time I have spent here, I have gained invaluable tools to become a more passionate advocate and a more compassionate person, leaving me with a renewed... Read more Ryan Ryan "At the Heart Ministry, I've learned to put aside selfishness and look to be selfless."  - Ryan Creighton University Nursing Student Volunteer Read more Keni Keni Meet Keni, a volunteer from Hawaii that is currently a junior at Creighton University. Keni is involved with the Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS), a club that seeks to better the Omaha community through service and volunteer activities. She says that her favorite aspects of volunteering are the interactions and stories she comes across... Read more LaTia LaTia LaTia said: "I came to Heart Ministry Center looking for resources for my community and got into contact with Daniel from the A WAY FORWARD program. He gave me a tour and I fell in love with the place. My favorite thing about Heart Ministry Center is the feel of it. You can really tell... Read more

Thank You to our Sponsors

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Nearly 20% of children in Douglas County are food insecure.

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Our Willing Partners team provided nearly $300,000 in financial assistance in 2024.

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More than 150 women and men have graduated from our Fresh Start Program.

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In 2024, our Choice Food Distribution Program provided nearly 4 million pounds of food items to community members.