As we all are actively creating opportunities for immigrant community members to engage with local governments, we wanted to share this recent example with you. In a powerful display of unity and advocacy, a diverse group of community members – hailing from various backgrounds including immigrants, refugees, and indigenous people – came together at a […]
I don’t know of another single organization that has the breadth and depth of local impact, like Appleseed. Before I joined the board, I was thankful for their work on ballot initiatives and signature collection efforts on Medicaid expansion and raising the minimum wage. However, since becoming a board member, I’ve been so impressed by
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Too many Nebraskans face real struggles to have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. Appleseed’s systemic, multi-issue, cross-strategy approach is so unique and effective in combating many of the issues that cause these struggles. Appleseed is committed to finding a better way to advance justice for all Nebraskans while centering the voices, lived
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On Friday, October 27, 2023, Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) expenditure plan for Federal Fiscal Years 2024 through 2027. DHHS stated that they are “committed to utilizing TANF funds to ensure needed services are delivered in an effective way to help Nebraskans achieve self-sufficiency.”
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As we approach the holiday season, we are reminded of the traditions that bring us together to share meals. It’s a season to cook, give back, and share from your own table to make sure neighbors have the food they need. It’s in this spirit that we are writing to give you an update on
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Meet the newest additions to the Appleseed team – our 2023 Fall Interns and Clerks! We are always excited to work with leaders in our fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. Learn more about their skills and what brings them to this work below. They’re a talented bunch! We’re also excited to welcome
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During the 2023 session, the Nebraska Legislature took action to spend a greater portion of our annual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant and to spend down a portion of the TANF rainy day fund…but not in a way that will directly benefit the state’s lowest income families with children. When we say
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Help us welcome Amber Lozoya (she/her/hers) to the Appleseed Team! Amber is Nebraska Appleseed’s Weitz Fellow for 2023-24. She works closely with our Collective Impact Lincoln and Health Care Access teams, and she also manages our volunteer program. Amber studied Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton College. During her time at Carleton, she worked with Children
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Help us welcome Maria Hill (she/her/hers) to the Appleseed Team! Maria is our new Temporary Campaign Organizer, implementing Nebraska Appleseed and the Nebraska Appleseed Action Fund’s signature collection and leadership development goals for the paid sick leave ballot initiative. Maria, born and raised in South Omaha, is passionate about improving the lives of communities like
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On October 5, Nebraska Appleseed will gather again to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations who have stood up for justice and opportunity for all during the 2023 Good Apple Awards. We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees. The Jim Wolf Equal Justice Award recognizes a Nebraskan who has made significant contributions
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