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
  • Fleet Feets Shoes
  • 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

  • Three Timbers Church
  • 1105 North 156th Street, Bennington, NE 68007
  • St. John’s Church
  • 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
  • COPE Elkhorn
  • 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.
  • No appointments needed

Laundry

  • Max I Walker
  • Free Laundry services
  • Contact Casey Walker at 402-680-7620
  • 15825 W Maple Road, #101, Omaha, NE 68116

Shelter

  • Sandstone Villas Omaha
  • 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

  • Dinos 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

  • Hamilton Heights
  • 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
  • 402-709-0020

Pet Care/Supplies

  • Bark Avenue Omaha
  • Dogtopia of Omaha
  • 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
  • Woof & Whiskers
  • Pet Supplies Available (pet food, cat litter, etc)
  • WoofWhiskersInfo@gmail.com
  • 531-222-9100
  • 35106 N 147th Street, Suite 128, Omaha, NE 68116
  • Scatter Joy Acres
  • 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
  • Elkhorn Location
  • 1405 N. 205th Street, Suite 140, Elkhorn, NE 68022
  • 402-289-5013
  • Radiant Family Eyecare
  • 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

  • Disaster Cleanup
  • Licensed & Insured
  • 24 hour storm damage cleanup
  • Contact Kyle Mitchell - 402-290-2302
  • Clearing driveways and roadways to help out - free of charge
  • MonkeyMan TreeCare
  • Licensed & Insured
  • Offering services for free.
  • Removal of logs, trees laying on homes, etc.
  • Call 402-659-9546

Moving Services

  • 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