About Us
Dignity from day one
When you ask someone about the Heart Ministry Center, most often what you hear is a story about one of the thousands of individuals and families who have at some point been connected to our mission; who have benefited from our food distribution program, healthcare clinic, job placement program or laundromat; who faced daily vulnerability; who once again felt the strength of dignity and respect.
Through our programs, we guide people along a personal journey that leads to individualized breakthroughs, permanent transformations and dignified change. While the path that leads here is different for everybody, one thing is certain… Heart Ministry Center is extraordinary and brings fundamental change to us all — our families, our volunteers, our supporters and our community.
Our Impact
- In 2024, our Choice Food Distribution Program provided more than 3.9 million pounds of fresh and shelf-stable food items to approximately 135,121 total community members.
- Providers at our Monen Healthcare Clinic offer medical, dental, vision, mental health, and OT/PT services and have treated over 6,000 community members in the past year.
- Over 150 women and men have graduated from our Fresh Start Program job training program.
- Over 1,400 community members received social work and case management assistance through our Willing Partner program, guiding them toward self-sufficiency.
- Our Fresh Start Laundromat is our first social enterprise. It provides an essential service to the community in a safe space at affordable prices and provides employment opportunities for Fresh Start graduates.
- Fresh Floral flower shop is another social enterprise on 4922 Dodge Street. It provides floral services for weddings, events, funerals, and more, offering employment opportunities to Fresh Start graduates.
Our Mission
Providing food, healthcare, and a way forward to people severely affected by poverty in the Omaha area.
Our Values
Community Compassion Accountability Excellence
"Our core values are at the heart of everything we do at the Heart Ministry Center, and our guiding motto of Dignity for All is our creed."
Damany Rahn, Chief Executive Officer