Resources for Those Impacted by the Storm
Money
- Applications for the Bennington Disaster Relief Fund will be released soon.
- The Bennington Disaster Relief Fund was created by a partnership between the Bennington Schools Foundation and Bennington Community Foundation. Donations from this fund will go directly to Bennington students and staff and/or Bennington community members impacted by natural disasters.
Clothing
- Heartland Hope Mission - Crisis Response Center
- 15555 Industrial Road, Omaha, NE
- Open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm, Saturdays 10am-12pm
- Clothing, Hygiene products, diapers, baby wipes, formula, household items, new toys, pet food, etc.
- https://heartlandhopemission.org/
- 402-733-1904
- Donating gently used shoes to those in need.
- Please reach out to Sarah Madsen at 402-430-8047
- Be sure to include shoe sizes that are needed.
Food & Household Supplies
- 1105 North 156th Street, Bennington, NE 68007
- 322 N Molley Street, Bennington, NE 68007
- Salvation Army Disaster Relief Center (DRC)
- In front of Brite Ideas Decorating (156th & Blondo)
- 2011 N 156th Street, Omaha, NE 68116
- Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily
- 402-898-5913
- Drive-thru pick-up of supplies - Must show ID
- Bottled water, nonperishable foods, cleaning supplies, personal care items
- Heartland Hope Mission - Crisis Response Center
- 15555 Industrial Road, Omaha, NE
- Open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm, Saturdays 10am-12pm
- Clothing, Hygiene products, diapers, baby wipes, formula, household items, new toys, pet food, etc.
- https://heartlandhopemission.org/
- 402-733-1904
- Blankets & New Stuffed Animals
- Bethany Lutheran Church (Elkhorn)
- Pick up items Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm, 5-7pm and Friday 9am-12pm
- 4200 N 204th Street, Elkhorn, NE 68022
- info@bethanyelkhorn.org
- 402-289-4440
- Open all week from 10am-2pm
- 20601 Elkhorn Drive, Elkhorn, NE 68022
- help@copeinfo.org
- 402-616-2330
- Relevant Community Church
- Open Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm
- 21220 Elkhorn Drive, Elkhorn, NE 68022
- info@relevantcommunity.org
- 402-957-5966
Showers
- Tide Loads of Hope Mobile Unit
- Walmart (168th & W Maple Road)
- Look for the orange trailer next to the garden center
- Free showers in their mobile shower trailer
- Tuesday, April 30 - Friday, May 3rd
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Laundry
- Free Laundry services
- Contact Casey Walker at 402-680-7620
- 15825 W Maple Road, #101, Omaha, NE 68116
Shelter
- The Westline at Flanagan Lake
- Residence for Rent - Month-to-Month rent
- Rental property near Bennington High School
- Contact Dave Hubert at 402-660-8780
Storage
- 1 month free storage
- 208th & Dodge: 402-289-0923
- 146th & Maple: 402-916-4441
- 72nd & Maple: 402-614-7356
- Lockbox Storage (Elkhorn Locations)
Transportation
- Gregg Young Auto Group - “Gregg Young Cares”
- Transportation Assistance: for families needing temporary mobility solutions
- Wrecker and Flatbed Services: for those who require vehicle towing or removal services due to damage.
- How to apply:
- Number of people in need of transportation
- Main contact with full coverage insurance
- Specific needs for wrecker or flatbed services, if at all.
Childcare
- Free child care available (on a case by case basis)
- Mostly 3 years or older, but may be able to take a couple toddlers
- Contact Garret Woerner from Three Timbers Church for more information
Pet Care/Supplies
- Free board for dogs until the end of May
- Must be up to date on vaccinations and pass Meet & Greet
- omahanorthwest@dogtopia.com
- 402-496-4005
- At all Locations (West, Northwest, Papillon, & Millard)
- Northwest: 15504 Spaulding Plaza c03, Omaha, NE 68116
- West: 14485 W Center Road, Omaha, NE 68144
- Town & Country Humane Society
- Pet Supplies Available (pet food, cat litter, etc)
- WoofWhiskersInfo@gmail.com
- 531-222-9100
- 35106 N 147th Street, Suite 128, Omaha, NE 68116
- Free short term place to camp your pets
- Call 402-709-9401
Mental Health
Miscellaneous
- Rock Valley Physical Therapy
- Free Injury Screening/Consultation
- Bennington Location
- 8001 N. 157th Street, Suite 103, Bennington, NE 68007
- 402-238-2552
- 1405 N. 205th Street, Suite 140, Elkhorn, NE 68022
- 402-289-5013
- If you are missing glasses and are needing a replacement, Walman Optical will be covering the cost of the lenses, while Dr. Ginny Ahrens and team will be covering the cost of the frame. (restrictions apply)
- Call 402-885-7695
- 20330 Veterans Drive, Suite 4, Elkhorn, NE 68022
- office@radiantfamilyeyecare.com
- Sports Equipment, Athletic Gear, Apparel, Etc
- If you need sports equipment, athletic gear/apparel for your students, contact John O’Connor at 308-530-3802
Clean-Up Assistance
- Licensed & Insured
- 24 hour storm damage cleanup
- Contact Kyle Mitchell - 402-290-2302
- Clearing driveways and roadways to help out - free of charge
- Licensed & Insured
- Offering services for free.
- Removal of logs, trees laying on homes, etc.
Moving Services
- If you need assistance with moving to rentals or storage units after school or on the weekends, contact John O’Connor at 308-530-3802