Community Resources

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The Joslyn Castle Neighborhood Association is committed to connecting neighbors with valuable community resources throughout Omaha. Below is a list of organizations, programs, and services that may be helpful to residents and families in our neighborhood.

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Food Assistance & Community Support

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Food Bank for the Heartland

Provides food assistance through partner pantries, mobile food distribution, SNAP outreach, and community programs throughout Nebraska and western Iowa.

 

Heart Ministry Center

Offers one of Omaha’s largest food pantries along with free healthcare services, mental health support, job training, and family assistance programs.

 

Heartland Hope Mission

Provides emergency food, clothing assistance, hygiene items, disaster relief support, and family resource services.

 

Catholic Charities of Omaha

Offers food pantries, housing support, immigration services, senior assistance, parenting programs, and emergency services for individuals and families.

 

Together Omaha

Provides food pantry services, employment readiness programs, housing support, and workforce development assistance.

 

Healthcare & Mental Health Resources

 

Kountze Commons Community Outreach Center

Provides integrated healthcare services including medical care, behavioral health support, free pharmacy assistance, and food pantry services.

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Compassionate Minds Therapy

Offers counseling and mental health services for individuals and families in the Omaha area.

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Nebraska 211

Connects residents to health services, food assistance, housing help, utility support, crisis services, mental health service, transportation, seniors services, family support resources and community programs across Nebraska.

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Libraries & Education​

 

Omaha Public Library

Neighborhood library branches across Omaha offer free educational resources, technology access, children’s programming, and community events.

 

Housing & Utility Assistance

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Open Door Mission

Provides emergency shelter, food assistance, addiction recovery programs, career services, and homeless outreach programs.

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Metropolitan Utilities District

Offers utility assistance programs and payment support resources for qualifying households.

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Omaha Public Power District

Provides energy assistance programs, outage information, and payment assistance resources.

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Senior & Family Resources

 

A Place at Home

Provides senior care resources, home care assistance, caregiver support, and aging-in-place services.

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Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

Supports seniors with transportation, meal programs, caregiver support, and wellness services.

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Community & Neighborhood Support​

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City Sprouts

Offers community gardens, local food access, educational programming, and free pantry/fridge resources for residents. Community members on Reddit frequently recommend City Sprouts as a valuable neighborhood resource.

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Need Immediate Help?

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Dial 211 to connect with local assistance programs for:

• Food assistance

• Housing support

• Mental health services

• Utility assistance

• Transportation

• Senior services

• Family support resources

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Omaha Community & City Resources

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The Joslyn Castle Neighborhood Association encourages residents to stay informed about city services, neighborhood programs, and community resources available throughout Omaha.​

 

Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste

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Omaha Wasteline

Omaha’s official solid waste and recycling program provides:

• Trash collection schedules

• Recycling pickup calendars

• Yard waste information

• Spring and fall cleanup events

• Bulky item disposal information

• Recycling drop-off locations

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Recycling in Omaha is collected every other week using single-stream recycling carts.

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Recycling Drop-Off Locations

The City of Omaha offers several recycling drop-off sites for glass, cardboard, plastics, paper, and metal recycling throughout the city.

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River City Recycling Center

Provides recycling and disposal services for Omaha residents and contractors.

Yard Waste Collection .Residents may use paper yard waste bags and brush bundles during seasonal collection periods. Omaha also provides special spring and fall yard waste collection weeks.

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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

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Under The Sink Hazardous Waste Facility

Douglas and Sarpy County residents can safely dispose of:

• Paint

• Chemicals

• Batteries

• Automotive fluids

• Household cleaners

• Other hazardous materials
   

City Services & Utilities
 

City of Omaha

Access city services including:

• Permits and inspections

• Street repair requests

• Parks and recreation

• Neighborhood reporting

• Snow removal updates

• Public meetings and city council information
   

Omaha Public Works

Provides information on:

• Road construction

• Traffic updates

• Sewer and drainage issues

• Waste collection

• Snow and ice removal

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Omaha Police Department

Neighborhood policing resources, crime prevention programs, non-emergency reporting, and community outreach.

 

Neighborhood Watch Programs

Neighborhood Watch groups help residents stay connected, improve communication, and promote community safety. Joslyn Castle has a neighborhood watch program.  Get involved here.

 

Omaha Fire Department

Fire safety information, emergency preparedness resources, and community education programs.​
 

Community Assistance & Support Services​

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Keep Omaha Beautiful

Supports neighborhood beautification, recycling education, cleanup programs, and environmental initiatives.

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Together Omaha

Provides housing stability assistance, employment services, food support, and financial education programs.

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Neighborhood Cleanup Resources

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The Joslyn Castle neighborhood regularly participates in:

• Neighborhood trash mobs

• Community cleanup days

• Park beautification projects

• Recycling education efforts

• Neighborhood volunteer events​

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Residents interested in volunteering or organizing neighborhood improvement projects can volunteer here.