The Heartland Walk for Warmth is a way for you to chill with friends to bring warmth to our community in the winter and a breath of cool air in the summer.

The second annual walk will be held Friday, February 20, at the Heartland of America Park, beginning at 6 p.m.

This wintry month was chosen to emphasize the effects of extreme weather on those who struggle to meet their energy needs.

Join us for raffles and much, much more!

Every year thousands of families and older neighbors in our community struggle to heat and cool their homes.

Black Hills Energy, Metropolitan Utilities District, Omaha Public Power District, and their customers provide energy assistance to help these families, the disabled and the elderly.

The American Red Cross Heartland Chapter, the Salvation Army and the United Way of the Midlands administer the programs.

• Within the past year, the energy assistance programs provided $664,187 to 2,565 households in the metro area.

  Unfortunately, as generous as our community is, there is still a need. The continued funding of these programs is critical as requests continue to increase due to unexpected illness, lost jobs and difficult economic times.

  That’s why the Heartland Walk for Warmth was organized.

You can help this worthwhile event. Consider being a sponsor or complete a registration form today.

All donations are tax deductible.

Help raise funds
Are you participating or volunteering and want to raise additional funds? Get family members, colleagues, neighbors and friends involved.

Click here to print a pledge sheet to help you keep track of people who want to donate.

Once donations are collected, you may send them to the address on the form or bring them with you to the event.

Make a donation by mail:
Please make all checks payable to:

Heartland Walk for Warmth
PO Box 3897
Omaha, NE 68103

Last update 11.17.08