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Provides permanent housing to individuals and families who are either experiencing homelessness or are on the verge of homelessness.

Assists individuals and families in Clinton and Jackson Counties through Homelessness and Homelessness Prevention programs.

- Vital Records (birth, death, marriage, civil union, etc.)

- Property Taxes (maintains property tax information)

- Election authority

- County Board

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) provides supplemental help for the winter heating bills November 1-April 30. Those over 60 or disabled may apply for the season starting in October.

LIHEAP Crisis Assistance, when funding is available, may help with disconnect notices, furnace repair or furnace replacement for homeowners. Crisis assistance is dependent upon funding availability and may be available between April-October.

May have some crisis funding available outside the normal LIHEAP months with local funding, call local County Outreach Office for availability of funding.

1st Five aims to increase developmental screening in primary care practices and has a referral system to support children identified as at-risk for developmental delays. 1st Five works with pediatric and family care providers to help link families to the resources and support services their child needs.

Provides scholarships to school-aged children in income-eligible households wishing to attend a camp or enroll in a class such a swimming lessons, cooking, art, etc.

A comprehensive community college offering career and technical, transfer degrees, diplomas, and certificates designed to support a wide range of educational and career goals. The college serves recent high school graduates, adult learners, youth and individuals seeking to advance or change careers. NICC provides High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation/testing programs that help students build the knowledge and skills comparable to a high school education. The college also offers English as a Second Language (ESOL) programs to support non-native speakers in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills necessary for success in academic, professional, and community settings. In addition, the college delivers workforce training, continuing education and short-term credential programs aligned with regional industry needs, helping students quickly gain in-demand skills and enter or advance in the workforce. 

Veterans Transitional Housing provides group living with supportive services for male veterans experiencing homelessness and problems with mental illness or co-occurring disorders. Veterans must be services connected and approved to reside in the program by VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care Systems. Expected stay is six months.

Veterans Permanent Housing Program is rental assistance for veterans male or female who are experiencing homelessness and problems with mental illness, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders.

Veterans Transition in Place provides scattered site housing for male or female veterans who are experiencing homelessness and problems with mental illness, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders. Upon graduation, veterans retain lease of rental.

Promotes the humane treatment of hooved animals through education, legislation, investigation and, if necessary, legal intervention (impoundment). Also provides physical rehabilitation to animals that have endured severe neglect and abuse and then facilitates adoption to compassionate homes.

Animals targeted are: horses, sheep, goats, llamas, and pot-belly pigs.

Provides assistance to all eligible Veterans discharged from active military service under honorable conditions and/or their family members in applying for federal benefits and other Veteran’s aid. VA benefits and services include Disability benefits, education and training services, home loans, burial benefits, dependents’ and survivors’ benefits, life insurance, and healthcare assistance.

Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.

The 2025 Spring Cleanup dates have passed, as of 9/16/25.  Spring Cleanup dates for 2026 to be determined.

SPRING CLEANUP SERVICES (during cleanup dates):

Multiple neighborhoods in a specific section of the city will accept items for disposal and recycling. Refer to the website or call for acceptable pick-up items and details.

The free event provides Omaha residents the opportunity to recycle or dispose of large or bulky items that are not accepted through curbside waste or recycling services (old furniture, appliances, tires, and mattresses).

Spring clean up program for those within Omaha city limits only. Program generally runs April thru Mid-May. On specified Saturdays, a pre-determined location accepts only materials that cannot be set out for regular recycling or trash.

Fall clean up program for those within Omaha city limits only. Program generally runs mid-October thru November. On specified Saturdays, a pre-determined location accepts only materials that cannot be set out for regular recycling or trash.

DUMP SITES FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

- Yard Waste: To be determined for 2026

- Appliances: To be determined for 2026

- Bulky (Large) Items: To be determined for 2026

The WIC and SNAP outreach programs seek to assure that limited-English-proficient immigrants and refugees eligible for WIC and SNAP benefits can successfully access these programs administered by IDHS.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) administers this program through a network of community-based partner agencies.