An Equal Opportunity Program
We offer emergency repair or replacement for heating and A/C units for homeowners who qualify as low-income due to potentially hazardous conditions.
Head Start provides free comprehensive early childhood education services in a classroom setting while engaging families.
This is a free home-based program in which family advocates provide a weekly home visit and offer comprehensive services.
We offer an Early Head Start center-based program that provides comprehensive services beyond the classroom for prenatal parents and their children up to age three. We are located in Jefferson County at Kids Connection Daycare and Saline County at Blue River Family Center.
Located in Crete, Nebraska, Saline County, Blue River Early Learning Academy is a daycare center for families who are looking for childcare during the week Monday through Friday for children and infants ages six-weeks to 12 years of age.
We are here for center-based daycares and in-home daycares looking for coaching and support on licensing, child development, and more.
All scholarships will be in the amount of $1,000 and can be used for tuition, books and fees associated with enrollment. Three scholarships will be awarded.
Low-income families are able to reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient through our weatherization services.
The Purchase-Rehab/Lease Purchase Program allows potential homeowners a two-year leasing window to prepare for homeownership while being provided the opportunity to save for a down payment.
When families in Gage County find themselves in crisis, they reach out to Blue Valley Community Action Partnership. Illness, job loss, vehicle repair, any number of issues can bring someone to the point of hunger and homelessness. With the support of Gage County, BVCA is able to help these individuals and families be food secure, remain in stable housing, move forward and work toward a better future. In 2024, 352 people visited BVCA’s food bank in Beatrice, and an additional 109 seniors received monthly baskets from the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. Through BVCA’s emergency housing, 68 people including children found emergency shelter and were transitioned to stable housing. Over 600 individuals benefitted from BVCA’s Family and Community Services Center, ranging from rent and utility help to paying for needed prescriptions. This would not be possible without the financial support of Gage County communities. Support us in our work to help Gage County residents be self-sufficient and thrive.
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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 – York
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
Immunization Clinic – Crete
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