Immigrants & Communities

Vaccine Statement

STATEMENT: Every Nebraskan must have equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine

Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Press Release / By /

***For Immediate Release*** Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed O: (402) 438-8853 ext 119 C: (402) 504-0074 mcazarez@neappleseed.org Every Nebraskan must have equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of status Lincoln, NE – On Monday, Nebraska Governor Ricketts announced the state’s plan for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. […]

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Emergency COVID-19 Relief is Only a Start

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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Cracking the Codes

REGISTER TODAY – Training & Conversation on Race Equity Nov 16 & 18

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Nebraska Is Home is excited to introduce a virtual learning and engagement opportunity that will help you progress toward your equity and inclusion goals! We invite you to join us for a training and conversation using powerful tools that you can continue to use in your work. Come together with other Law Enforcement, Local Government

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Nebraska took strides to end predatory lending and advance racial justice

Economic Justice, Immigrants & Communities, Voting & Elections / By /

Over the course of the last several months, including yesterday, Nebraska has seen tremendous enthusiasm and engagement in the 2020 election. As of this morning, more than 73 percent of registered voters cast their vote. That means nearly 1 million voters engaged in the electoral process, with high voter turnout rates from Douglas to Scottsbluff

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