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Without action, Nebraska’s chance to help feed kids this summer disappears Jan. 1

In Nebraska, is spending $2 too much to provide a low-income child with $120 in summer grocery benefits this summer?  That’s the question we’re still asking as time runs short on our state’s opportunity to participate in the brand new federal Summer EBT program. This program would give each Nebraska child who receives free or […]

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Embracing Diversity: Lincoln Community Unites at School Board Meeting for Inclusive Education

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

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Why Appleseed is important to Nebraska

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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Nebraska’s TANF Rainy Day Fund Update: A TANF Expenditure Plan Deep Dive

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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Nebraska’s TANF Rainy Day Fund Update: A Legislative Session Deep Dive

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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Welcome Maria Hill, Temporary Campaign Organizer!

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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