Lift Up Sarpy County
About Lift Up Sarpy County
Lift Up Sarpy County helps Sarpy County children and families find shelter, food, transportation assistance, education support, mental health services, and child care. It is the kind of organization that matters when a family needs more than advice, it needs someone to help connect the dots. For donors, the appeal is simple, it helps people move toward well-being and sustainability by linking them to resources they can actually use.
What sets Lift Up Sarpy County apart is the way it works as a conduit between organizations, not just a single point of contact. It offers resource navigation, application support, and community collaboration, so families are not left to sort through systems alone.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Resource navigation and referrals
Connects people to FindHelp and other community resources for basic needs.
Shelter assistance
Helps people seeking shelter connect to available shelter resources.
Food assistance
Helps people connect to food resources and pantry information.
Transportation assistance
Connects residents to transportation help.
Education support
Connects families to education-related resources.
Mental health services and crisis resources
Connects residents to mental health services and suicide prevention resources.
Child care assistance
Connects families to child care resources.
Application coaching and assistance
Provides coaching and assistance with applications to local, state, and federal programs.
Community collaboration and case coordination
Brings together schools, government, businesses, other nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to identify needs and coordinate support.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
The mission of Lift Up Sarpy County is to help people reach a place of well-being and sustainability by connecting them to resources to fill their most basic needs.
Who they serve
At-risk children and families in Sarpy County, Nebraska, and residents seeking help with basic needs.
How your donation helps
- Shelter assistance
- Food assistance
- Transportation assistance
- Education support
- Mental health services
- Child care assistance
- Direct help for families when funding allows
Our story
Founded in 2005, Lift Up Sarpy County grew from humble beginnings in 2012 into an organization built around community response. Its role is to sit between organizations and help them inform and support one another around the needs of families and individuals.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Lift Up Sarpy County’s services.
People seeking assistance with food, shelter, or other needs can start with FindHelp.org or call (402) 293-2842.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
Even the slightest help can lift heavy hearts. That’s why we’re here.
When we work together to help families in need overcome situations they face, we benefit as a community.
Events
Sarpy County Slugfest
The event was moved from Haworth Park to the LaVista Sports Complex because of flooding in Bellevue.
Resources and Support for Children and Families of Immigrants Community Collaborative Meeting
January 9, 2025A hybrid community collaborative meeting held with The Bridge from Omaha to share resources for children and families of immigrants, including concrete supports, legal rights and responsibilities, foster care, family finding, kinship navigation, and mental and behavioral health needs.
Recognition & press
Press & mentions
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How do people seeking help get started?
They can begin with FindHelp.org or call (402) 293-2842.
What kinds of help can Lift Up Sarpy County connect people to?
It can connect people to shelter, food, transportation assistance, education, mental health services, child care, and other basic-needs resources.
Does Lift Up Sarpy County help with program applications?
Yes. It offers coaching and help with applications for local, state, and federal programs.
Who does Lift Up Sarpy County work with?
It works with schools, government, businesses, other nonprofits, and faith-based organizations.
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