An Equal Opportunity Program
Individuals and families who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. We offer rapid rehousing for homeless families and homeless prevention for those at risk.
We move individuals and families from homelessness toward stable housing opportunities using the Housing First Model. Several separate homeless programs may be available, depending on funding and consumer demographics.
We promote housing stability among very low-income Veteran families who reside in or are transitioning to permanent housing. Through the provision of outreach and case management, assistance is given to obtain VA benefits and other public benefits.
For youth who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. We work together with youth to identify and obtain housing, work on retaining that housing, connect to supports and resources, and address the issues which led them to the homeless ituation.
We sell clothing, household, and other miscellaneous items donated by the general public at thrift stores for the general public.
WIC is the nation’s most successful public health nutrition program. We provide healthy food, nutrition education, and community support to income-eligible pregnant women, mothers of infants, and children up to 5 years old.
We distribute donated perishable and non-perishable food, household items, and paper products, distributed to families and individuals in emergency situations. Several centers receive donations of USDA food from the Lincoln Food Bank.
Medicaid Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Private Vaccines are offered in Fillmore, Jefferson, Saline and Seward Counties. All clients must make an appointment and have their insurance eligibility confirmed prior to receiving any vaccines. Walk-ins are NOT accepted at this time. Please bring your insurance card to each visit.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides nutritious supplemental food from USDA to seniors 60 years of age and older. Participants must also meet income guidelines.
May is Community Action Month and on May 29, 2025, we’re stuffing the bus for BVCA! Bring donations to your local Blue Valley Community Action Partnership (BVCA) Family and Community Services Center in Beatrice, Crete, David City, Fairbury, Geneva, Hebron, Osceola, Seward and York! Here’s what we need (and how it benefits the community):
STUFF for cleaning: Windex, oven cleaner, big bottles of Clorox Clean Up, bathroom cleaners, paper towels, shop towels and rags, Clorox wipes. Cleaning supplies support Head Start Centers, our Housing Department’s maintenance crew, our FCS Centers, and even clients who are in need of them.
STUFF for infants and kids: Diapers/pull-ups, wipes, new &/or clean children’s clothing including socks, underwear, pants, shirts, coats and boots. These items can be kept at Head Start preschools as emergency backups as well as distributed at WIC clinics and FCS Centers to families in need.
STUFF for parents: New car seats, infant spoons and plates, bibs, nursing bras and covers, bobby pillows, sleep sacks. These donated items can also be distributed at WIC clinics and FCS Centers.
STUFF in general: Toothpaste, deodorant, bar soap and body wash, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, adult depends, and other personal hygiene products. These items are ALWAYS needed at our FCS centers to help individuals and families in need. They can also find their way into clients’ hands through specific programs including Early Head Start and Commodity Supplemental Food Program, a nutrition program for low-income seniors.
If you would like to contribute something specific to early childhood education, our Head Start program has an Amazon wishlist! Click Here
Every year BVCA spends a considerable amount to keep these items in stock for the programs that need them. As you can see, that’s a wide variety across the full spectrum of assistance BVCA provides. Donated items means BVCA can direct program funding to other uses, and many of these items can be considered “in-kind” donations that help us with match requirements for grants, including Head Start!
Blue Valley Community Action Partnership’s is pleased to share our 2024 Impact Report, which highlights successes of both our organization and those enrolled in our programs. Click on the link to view the report.
Our Vision
Equity
Respect
Hope
Excellence
Community
Caring
Innovation
Opportunity
Integrity
Individuals served in 2024
Individuals received nutritious food in 2024 to assist with food security
Programs offered by BVCA in 2024
Individuals were employed by BVCA in 2024
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Clinic – Fairbury
Women Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic – Crete
Immunization Clinic – Fairbury
Women Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic – Geneva
Immunization Clinic – Geneva
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Clinic – David City
Immunization Clinic – Crete
Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
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