Appleseed’s BIG DAY of THANKS!
Big impact happens when we work together. You’ve proven that during this year’s Give to Lincoln Day! From all of us at Nebraska Appleseed, THANK YOU for your generous support and care for our community.
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Donate to Kick Off Give to Lincoln Day!
Today is the start of Give to Lincoln Day — one of the biggest opportunities all year to make a huge impact on building a just, vibrant, and inclusive Nebraska. We’re so appreciative of some generous friends of Appleseed that have pledged a $10,000 bonus when we reach our goal of 350 supporters by Midnight, …
Appreciation for our Appleseed Volunteers
Nebraska Appleseed’s volunteers are a vital part of the organization’s work and the fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. Their dedication and commitment to the cause are truly admirable, and they serve as an inspiration to us all. All of us at Appleseed are incredibly grateful for the volunteers who’ve contributed to its …
Appleseed Volunteer, Intern, & Clerk Spotlights!
April 16 – 22 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week! At Nebraska Appleseed we celebrate volunteers, interns, and clerks because they are an essential part of the work that we do across the state. We appreciate the effort and energy that volunteers, interns, and clerks put into our community no matter where they are. Thank you …
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Why I Am A Sustaining Supporter
Nebraska Appleseed is a heavy lifter for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. They’re instrumental in influencing and making policy at all levels of government. I know first-hand — as a 20-year member of the Nebraska Legislature and former Appleseed board member — that Appleseed can be counted on for their solid research, credibility, and …
Welcome Gabriel Long Soldier, Program Associate!
Help us welcome Gabriel Long Soldier (he/him/his) to the Nebraska Appleseed team! Gabriel is joining us as Program Associate and will provide support to Appleseed’s program and strategy directors by leading the administration of our intern and law clerk programs, organizing and supporting Appleseed projects, and so much more. Gabriel was born and raised in …
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Remembering Jan Gradwohl
Jan Gradwohl was not shy about calling out injustice and inequity, and using her power to create positive change. We’re sad to share that Jan recently passed away at the age of 93 and leaves an enormous legacy as an advocate for justice. Jan was a longtime Nebraska Appleseed board member, having served from 2008 …
THANK YOU!
We set an ambitious goal to raise $80,000 during last week’s drive, and YOU delivered to help sustain momentum into 2023 so that every Nebraskan has the rights, resources, and opportunities to thrive! With the combined efforts of over 200 advocates we surpassed our goal and raised nearly $90,000! YOU have shown that we can …
Support the relay race for justice
In the early winter months of 2022, signature collection for Raise the Wage was ramping up in critical counties — counties that would help qualify the initiative to be on the November ballot. With temperatures in the single digits before accounting for the wind chill, we switched up our strategy to get the job done. …
WELCOME KIERAN KISSLER, STATE POLICY ASSOCIATE!
Help us welcome Kieran Kissler (she/her/hers) to the Appleseed Team! Kieran is our new State Policy Associate, supporting our policy team in lobbying efforts in the Nebraska Legislature, and building relationships with Unicameral senators and staff as well as Appleseed organizers. Kieran grew up in central Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in …