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Evictions are still happening. Tell Lincoln City Leaders to ACT.

Economic Justice / By Sierra Salgado Pirigyi / 01/22/2021

Despite various attempts at implementing state and federal eviction moratoria, evictions have never fully stopped in Lincoln. We at Collective Impact Lincoln believe our city leaders have the power and responsibility to enact a limited eviction moratorium to close the gaps left by federal and state protections. Evictions are still happening. There are 29 hearings […]

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Reflection, and Education

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Voting & Elections / By Christa Yoakum / 01/15/2021

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, and here at Nebraska Is Home, we like to think of this as a day on rather than a day off of work. It’s a day of service, reflection, and education, as we commit ourselves to fostering a welcoming Nebraska, where everyone feels they belong – no

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Advocating for essential worker protections, expanding services to youth, and more

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Immigrants & Communities / By Katie Pitts / 01/12/2021

Since bill introduction started on Thursday, the Nebraska Legislature has introduced over 300 pieces of legislation. Senators are able to introduce bills through January 20th. So far, we’ve seen legislation put forward to address the lack of essential worker protections, expand access to supportive resources and services for young people, fight food insecurity in our

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New Relief Bill: What this means for food access in Nebraska

Economic Justice / By Megan Hamann / 01/11/2021

A new pandemic relief bill was signed into law with new opportunities for families in need to access food in Nebraska on December 27. There’s a lot to celebrate, but we know more would be welcome by folks hit hard by the pandemic. Here’s what you need to know: Through June 2021, SNAP benefits will

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2021 Nebraska Legislative Session begins today!

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Voting & Elections / By Katie Pitts / 01/06/2021

Today is Day 1 of the 2021 legislative session. Nebraska senators will start the year by introducing new bills on a number of issues, including legislation to address the stark inequities within our systems that have been further exposed during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Nebraska Appleseed Priorities for 2021 Together with you, we will

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Emergency COVID-19 Relief is Only a Start

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By Becca Brune / 12/23/2020

After months of negotiations, Congress has passed an emergency COVID-19 relief package that will provide urgently needed support to Nebraskans. While the passage of this long-awaited relief will provide direct payments, housing assistance, increased support for many families, and more, this bill still falls short of meeting the level of need in our Nebraska communities.

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

Economic Justice / By admin / 12/17/2020

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

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

Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By Sierra Salgado Pirigyi / 12/03/2020

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

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Time is running out. Congress must act to stop evictions

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By Sierra Salgado Pirigyi / 12/01/2020

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

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Recommended Allocation of Remaining CARES Funds

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities / By Ken Smith / 11/24/2020

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