Children

Afterschool snacks and meal program available for school districts to fill gaps

Economic Justice / By /

Currently, EVERY school in the state has the opportunity to implement afterschool suppers and snacks through the CACFP Afterschool Program. This is a guest blog post by Nebraska Appleseed’s Food and Nutrition Access youth ambassador, Libby Israel. Around 20 million children in the U.S. leave school each day not knowing if their next meal will […]

Afterschool snacks and meal program available for school districts to fill gaps Read More »

I428

Initiative 428: A historical achievement

Uncategorized / By /

This blog post is in collaboration with Tori Ostenso, Economic Justice community organizer and Bhagya Pushkaran, Economic Justice intern. Over 700,000 Nebraskans, or over 83%, voted FOR Initiative 428 in the 2020 election to reform payday loans and cap interest at 36% APR (annual percentage rate) (1, 2)., This landslide victory over predatory lending practices

Initiative 428: A historical achievement Read More »

This holiday season, a call to Congress is a gift to our communities

Immigrants & Communities / By /

This year more than ever, the holidays are a time to remember our communities’ resilience. In the face of hate, we came together to build a multi-generational and multicultural community, to build a country where all families can be together and free to thrive. At the same time, we must acknowledge the ongoing need in

This holiday season, a call to Congress is a gift to our communities Read More »

No one should have to face housing insecurity in the midst of winter

Uncategorized / By /

Last week, I asked you to contact your federal delegation to urge them to act on desperately-needed COVID-19 relief to stop evictions and provide more rental assistance. Thank you for using your voice to advocate for our neighbors who are facing housing insecurity in the middle of winter, in the midst of the worst period

No one should have to face housing insecurity in the midst of winter Read More »

Workers

Take Action on Meatpacking: Call your senator before the new session

Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By /

For many, the holiday season is a time filled with joy and shared with loved ones. It is a time when families come together and share gratitude and food. While gathering may look different this year, we should all be able to come home safely to our loved ones. But Nebraskans who process our food

Take Action on Meatpacking: Call your senator before the new session Read More »

Power of Participation: Building a strong democracy with every vote

Immigrants & Communities, Voting & Elections / By /

Energized. Proud. Inspired. This is what we envision when we see a strong democracy centered around community power. Together with partner organizations Unity in Action in South Sioux City, Centro Hispano in Columbus, Native Futures in Alliance, and Empowering Families in Scottsbluff, as well as local leaders from Lexington, Crete, and SOMOSgi in Grand Island

Power of Participation: Building a strong democracy with every vote Read More »

Time is running out. Congress must act to stop evictions

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By /

The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Nebraska, and so do the number of evictions. In Douglas & Lancaster counties, over 200 eviction hearings have been scheduled, even when most other types of hearings have been shut down. Families with young children, people with disabilities, the elderly, and the immunocompromised are packed into

Time is running out. Congress must act to stop evictions Read More »

‘Nebraska is Home’ means recognizing and celebrating its indigenous past, present, and future

Immigrants & Communities / By /

For those who call Nebraska ‘home,’ we are on the native land of the Pawnee, Omaha, Cheyenne, Oglala, and many others. Native American Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the continuing contributions of Native Americans in our communities and throughout the state of Nebraska. It is an opportunity to read the works

‘Nebraska is Home’ means recognizing and celebrating its indigenous past, present, and future Read More »

Recommended Allocation of Remaining CARES Funds

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By /

Recommended Allocation of Remaining CARES Funds Recently, Governor Ricketts announced another round of CARES funded grant programs to help address the ongoing disruptions caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. This round of funding includes $48.5 million in support for non-profits and direct service providers, as well as another $25 million for businesses and ag producers who

Recommended Allocation of Remaining CARES Funds Read More »

Scroll to Top