Big work lies ahead in 2015 making our state a stronger, more just society for all Nebraskans. We hope you’re ready to join us! Your voice will be essential to remove barriers to opportunity in Nebraska at the state and federal levels. Here’s what is coming up in 2015 Health Care Appleseed will continue our work […]
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On October 2nd, we will be honoring people and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans at the 2014 Good Apple Awards. Leading up to the event, we will introduce you to the 2014 award recipients. Roots of Justice Award – Creighton Center for Service and Justice The Roots
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News and Events from Nebraska Appleseed – September 2014 9/3/2014 In this September edition of “Appleseed in Action”: Minimum wage Initiative 425 officially goes on ballot Bridge to Independence for youth aging out of foster care gets federal approval Lawsuit filed to protect Nebraskans eligible for food assistance Nebraskans urge Congressmen to help Stop Separating
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Last week, Nebraska Appleseed joined the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and more than 100 organizations across the country in calling for federal action to prevent discriminatory profiling by law enforcement that continues to occur across the country. Read the group’s full statement In the statement, the groups called for increased accountability in
Nebraska Appleseed was honored to be selected for the third year in a row to participate in the Maha Music Festival’s Community Village last Saturday! Maha is a nonprofit, day-long music festival bringing together national, regional and local indie and rock artists. Twenty local nonprofits were invited to participate in the Community Village, using engaging
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8/6/2014 In this August edition of “Appleseed in Action” Support compassion, due process for children fleeing violence Dangerous USDA Poultry Rule gets approval Big numbers for Minimum Wage petition drive Introducing our 2014 Good Apple Award honorees Support compassion, due process for children from Central America fleeing violence Since last fall, approximately 200 children who
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In this July edition of “Appleseed in Action”: Minimum wage petition drive enters home stretch 50 Nebraska groups urge House action for common-sense immigration laws Meet our 2014 Summer Law Clerks and Interns Two new staff members join Appleseed team Welcome new Officers to Appleseed Board of Directors Appleseed raises $37,000 on Give to Lincoln
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It’s not every day that your cup of coffee can support justice for all, but it can during the month of July! Appleseed is excited to renew our community partnership throughout the month of July with our friends at Urban Abbey, a nonprofit coffee shop, bookstore, and faith community in Omaha. Stop in and grab
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In this June edition of “Appleseed in Action”: Sign petition to raise Nebraska’s minimum wage Court decision keeps Native families together Fewer Nebraska kids getting summer meals A window of opportunity for common-sense immigration laws Traveling Nebraska to learn new health care needs Appleseed raises $30,000 on Give to Lincoln Day Support campaign to Raise
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Give a gift to Appleseed and have it matched on Give to Lincoln Day! This Thursday, May 29, is one of the best opportunities to give a donation to Appleseed, have it matched, and strengthen the fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans! Give a gift to Nebraska Appleseed at this link and your
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