Last fall, Nebraskans overwhelmingly voted to raise our state’s minimum wage to $9 per hour, but a new bill in the Legislature would strip that fair wage from hard-working young Nebraskans. LB 599 would allow employers to pay high school student workers less than other employees, which is in direct contrast to what Nebraskans voted […]
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Building a stronger, more just society in Nebraska requires long-term commitment. We’re in it for the long haul at Appleseed, dedicated to a vision where we have effective public systems and strong communities that ensure full opportunity for all Nebraskans. If this vision speaks to you, please consider becoming a monthly donor to Nebraska Appleseed
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You may have heard that today is “Giving Tuesday.” It’s a great way to give back to our communities during the holiday season. It’s a simple idea: We have one day for giving thanks yet two for getting shopping deals. Shouldn’t we have more days focused on giving to our communities? Giving Tuesday is a
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When kids and families experience tough times the last thing they need is uncertainty about where they will find their next meal. Yet approximately 30 percent of all Nebraska households applying for food assistance needlessly wait longer than a month for approval for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Because of the State of Nebraska’s
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Last weekend, Nebraska Appleseed was profoundly honored to receive the 2014 Leola Bullock Community Service Award from NAACP – Lincoln Branch during the NAACP’s Freedom Fund Banquet. It is a great honor to receive this award from an organization that has done so much in the pursuit of civil rights and social justice and to
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You will have the chance to make your voice heard on raising the minimum wage in Nebraska. In the coming weeks, several public hearings have been scheduled on Initiative 425 to raise Nebraska’s minimum wage to $9.00 per hour. The public is invited to testify at each of these hearings, and we encourage you to
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Freedom, opportunity are hard-won concepts. You can help protect them for all. Each Fourth of July provides us with the opportunity to celebrate a uniquely American holiday. With family, friends, food, and fireworks, we raise up the strengths and ideals that create our American identity. We are a country built on the premise of freedom
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It’s not every day that your cup of coffee can support justice for all, but it can during the month of July! Appleseed is excited to renew our community partnership throughout the month of July with our friends at Urban Abbey, a nonprofit coffee shop, bookstore, and faith community in Omaha. Stop in and grab
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Give a gift to Appleseed and have it matched on Give to Lincoln Day! This Thursday, May 29, is one of the best opportunities to give a donation to Appleseed, have it matched, and strengthen the fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans! Give a gift to Nebraska Appleseed at this link and your
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I have exciting news to share! Give a donation to Nebraska Appleseed on May 29 for Give to Lincoln Day and your gift will be matched! Give to Lincoln Day is an annual day of giving to Lincoln nonprofits hosted by the Lincoln Community Foundation. A part of your gift to Nebraska Appleseed will be
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