Heartland Family Service golf tournament supports domestic violence survivors

Heartland Family Service held its annual golf tournament to raise community support and awareness for domestic violence survivors, highlighting the critical role of their services in providing hope and protection.”I know friends that have personally been affected by domestic violence. It holds close to my heart,” Abby Garcia, a participant.Garcia emphasized the importance of organizations that provide help, noting, “A lot of people hide and don’t know what to do and don’t know that there are organizations out here to get help.”John Jeanetta, CEO of Heartland Family Service, highlighted the persistent issue of domestic violence in the community. “It’s a major problem in our community that needs to be addressed, and it’s not going anywhere,” he said. Jeanetta stressed the critical role of their services.”Without us, survivors have nowhere to go. And, and when they don’t have these access to these services, people die,” he said.Heartland’s 24/7 helpline, safe housing, and therapy are vital resources. “Last year, we served 98 survivors in our shelter, and 80% were able to leave there and go into permanent safe housing,” Jeanetta said.In 2025, nearly 225 survivors sought legal services from Heartland, including protection orders and divorce processing. “Very essential pieces that helped lead somebody in this situation to a place of safety,” he said. “People believe in our mission and the work that we do.”Celebrating their 150th anniversary, Jeanetta acknowledged the community’s role in their success.”We exist today because of the community. And this golf tournament is a really excellent example of how the community supporting this work really makes a difference,” he said.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

OMAHA, Neb. —

Heartland Family Service held its annual golf tournament to raise community support and awareness for domestic violence survivors, highlighting the critical role of their services in providing hope and protection.

“I know friends that have personally been affected by domestic violence. It holds close to my heart,” Abby Garcia, a participant.

Garcia emphasized the importance of organizations that provide help, noting, “A lot of people hide and don’t know what to do and don’t know that there are organizations out here to get help.”

John Jeanetta, CEO of Heartland Family Service, highlighted the persistent issue of domestic violence in the community.

“It’s a major problem in our community that needs to be addressed, and it’s not going anywhere,” he said.

Jeanetta stressed the critical role of their services.

“Without us, survivors have nowhere to go. And, and when they don’t have these access to these services, people die,” he said.

Heartland’s 24/7 helpline, safe housing, and therapy are vital resources.

“Last year, we served 98 survivors in our shelter, and 80% were able to leave there and go into permanent safe housing,” Jeanetta said.

In 2025, nearly 225 survivors sought legal services from Heartland, including protection orders and divorce processing.

“Very essential pieces that helped lead somebody in this situation to a place of safety,” he said. “People believe in our mission and the work that we do.”

Celebrating their 150th anniversary, Jeanetta acknowledged the community’s role in their success.

“We exist today because of the community. And this golf tournament is a really excellent example of how the community supporting this work really makes a difference,” he said.

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