Appleseed’s BIG DAY of THANKS!
Big impact happens when we work together. You’ve proven that during this year’s Give to Lincoln Day! From all of us at Nebraska Appleseed, THANK YOU for your generous support and care for our community.
Donate to Kick Off Give to Lincoln Day!
Today is the start of Give to Lincoln Day — one of the biggest opportunities all year to make a huge impact on building a just, vibrant, and inclusive Nebraska. We’re so appreciative of some generous friends of Appleseed that have pledged a $10,000 bonus when we reach our goal of 350 supporters by Midnight, …
Appreciation for our Appleseed Volunteers
Nebraska Appleseed’s volunteers are a vital part of the organization’s work and the fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. Their dedication and commitment to the cause are truly admirable, and they serve as an inspiration to us all. All of us at Appleseed are incredibly grateful for the volunteers who’ve contributed to its …
Welcome Gabriel Long Soldier, Program Associate!
Help us welcome Gabriel Long Soldier (he/him/his) to the Nebraska Appleseed team! Gabriel is joining us as Program Associate and will provide support to Appleseed’s program and strategy directors by leading the administration of our intern and law clerk programs, organizing and supporting Appleseed projects, and so much more. Gabriel was born and raised in …
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PRESS RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed Response to the Governor’s State of the State
Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Becky Gould issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s State of the State address delivered this morning: “This morning the Governor shared his reflections on the state of the state and priorities for the 2023 legislative session. Governor Pillen spoke about the importance of focusing on a better …
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Remembering Jan Gradwohl
Jan Gradwohl was not shy about calling out injustice and inequity, and using her power to create positive change. We’re sad to share that Jan recently passed away at the age of 93 and leaves an enormous legacy as an advocate for justice. Jan was a longtime Nebraska Appleseed board member, having served from 2008 …
Nebraska workers receive first wage increase after the passage of Initiative 433
On January 1, Nebraska increased its minimum wage for workers across the state to $10.50/hour. This was the first in a set of annual $1.50 raises in hourly wages until the minimum wage reaches $15 in 2026, after which wages will be adjusted every year to account for cost of living increases. This initial increase …
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THANK YOU!
We set an ambitious goal to raise $80,000 during last week’s drive, and YOU delivered to help sustain momentum into 2023 so that every Nebraskan has the rights, resources, and opportunities to thrive! With the combined efforts of over 200 advocates we surpassed our goal and raised nearly $90,000! YOU have shown that we can …
WELCOME FREEDOM THOMPSON, HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY ORGANIZER!
Help us welcome Freedom Thompson (she/her/hers) to the Appleseed Team! Freedom is our new Health Care Community Organizer, supporting our health care access team in building, maintaining, and coordinating authentic grassroots relationships that ensure Appleseed’s programmatic work is community-led and builds power locally. Born and raised in Lincoln, Freedom’s continual passion for nature, food, arts, …
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WELCOME KIERAN KISSLER, STATE POLICY ASSOCIATE!
Help us welcome Kieran Kissler (she/her/hers) to the Appleseed Team! Kieran is our new State Policy Associate, supporting our policy team in lobbying efforts in the Nebraska Legislature, and building relationships with Unicameral senators and staff as well as Appleseed organizers. Kieran grew up in central Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in …