Material Supports / Resources

Resources in Gage, Jefferson, and Thayer Counties (ESU 5)

• Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging
  • This agency provides transportation within communities, between communities, and to Lincoln. This is not a free service, however it can be helpful for families who cannot afford a car or do not have a functional car for another reason and need transportation.
• Blue Valley Community Action (BVCA) - also offered to ESU 6
  • BVCA offers services and programs to assist families with basic needs such as emergency assistance, homeless assistance, temporary emergency shelter, and thrift stores. It also provides a matched savings program to assist youth in transitioning to adulthood.
  • BVCA also offers housing services such as affordable housing, listings of available homes and apartments, a homeownership opportunity program that offers downpayment assistance, housing rehabilitation assistance, weatherization assistance, and transitional housing through Project FIRST.
  • It also offers holiday projects, food pantries, immunization programs, childcare & early education services, educational scholarships, and after-school programs.
  • For most services, families must be income-eligible. Some services may only be available to certain counties.
  • See what else they can offer in the Emotional Resources and the Informational Resources sections.
• Mother to Mother Ministry
  • This volunteer-run organization is run by women, for women. It offers diapers, formula, and clothing to mothers who are in need. They also offer occasional lunches that are open to women involved in Mother to Mother Ministry and their children. Mothers can receive items once a month and there are no income qualifications to receive their services.
  • It is funded by, and located in, the Burwood Books building at 609 Court Street, Beatrice, NE 68310. They can be contacted at 402-223-6042, or mother2motherm@gmail.com.
• Public Health Solutions - also offered to ESU 6
  • This organization offers free or low-cost programs to families in Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Saline, and Thayer counties, including immunization clinics, dental clinics, and the Healthy Pathways program (free nurse health coaching and health navigation services).
• Salvation Army
  • This organization offers disaster services, utility assistance, clothing vouchers, household goods (pans, dishware, bedding), assistance with securing housing and childcare, Christmas food baskets & gifts, and several food distribution programs.
  • There is a Salvation Army centered in Beatrice at 120 S 7th St, Beatrice (402-223-3341) and in Fairbury (402-898-5942).
  • See what else they can offer in the Emotional Resources and the Informational Resources sections.
• Southeast Community College
  • Parents of All Ages Program - This program offers pro-rated housing to income-eligible full-time students at SCC in Beatrice who are also parents of children living in their home.
  • See what else they can offer in the Informational Resources section.
• St. John Lutheran Church Community Pantry And Emergency Services
  • This church offers emergency food assistance (once a month), rent assistance (up to $250; one time assistance), utility assistance (up to $225; one time assistance), and furniture to those in need. Hours are listed in the website linked above and the church can be contacted by phone at 402-223-5306.
• St. Vincent de Paul
  • This organization can help families by providing them food, financial assistance for meeting rent and utility costs, medications and minor treatments, and car repairs to help people get to jobs.
  • They can be reached at 402-806-1508.
  • See what else they can offer in the Emotional Resources.
• Warren's Community Dinner Table
  • A free meal is served to the public each Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Christ Church Episcopal Parish Hall, 524 N 5th St. Beatrice, NE.
• Willow Center
  • This is a non-profit ministry that can supply families in need with diapers, wipes, formula, hygiene products, etc. They are located at 2205 N 6th St. #11, Beatrice, NE, 68310. They can be contacted at 402-228-6411 and more information can be found at willowcenter.net or on their Facebook page @willowcenterbeatrice.