Omaha assistance programs.

Veterans housing and rent aid

Omaha Nebraska has been provided several million dollars in federal funds that are to be used to provide housing assistance to veterans. The program is known as HUD’s Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH), and it will provide local public housing agencies and charities with thousands of rental assistance vouchers that are specifically targeted to assist both homeless veterans and those at risk of losing their homes in the Omaha area. There are many public housing authorities in the area that administer HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV), and they work very closely with the Veteran Affairs Medical Centers to manage the housing assistance program. In addition to the rental assistance that is offered, VA Medical Centers also provides case management and supportive services to eligible homeless veterans. Dial (402) 453-5656 to apply.

Douglas County Nebraska help with bills

Douglas County General Assistance - This government agency can provide assistance with paying for basic living needs including heating bills, rent, nonfood items, utilities, and clothing. The main office is at 4102 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105. Call (402) 444-6215

North Omaha Office of the Heartland Family Service accepts appointments from people who need help. Dial  (402) 457-7760. Programs offered include Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), consultation, training, and reimbursement to family child care providers. Clothing closet offers uniforms and clothes for school and work. A Family and Child Care Resource center is on site too.

The local Douglas County community action agency is the Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership (ENCAP). They are located at 2406 Fowler Avenue, phone (402) 453-5656. Call them for help or more information on one or more of the following.

• Commodity Supplemental Food Program - Seniors, women, and children can get free food. This program also makes referrals for the Weatherization, WIC program, Head Start, and other Health and Human Services. For example, get referrals to more Omaha rental assistance programs.
   
• Emergency Financial Assistance Program (ENCAP) - This financial assistance program can provide the needy and low income with emergency financial assistance bills and expenses such as rent, utilities, and medications.