BUILDING A NEBRASKA WHERE EVERYONE HAS A REAL CHANCE TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS

Regardless of people’s circumstances, everyone should have the resources and opportunities needed to thrive. Our goal is to clear a path to allow Nebraskans to have those opportunities. When we find a barrier, we address it at the root cause so that people can better move ahead. We work to:

• Reducing hunger in Nebraska by strengthening Nebraska’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and expanding access to food programs for low-income children and families.
• Strengthening essential public benefits and work supports programs that create pathways out of poverty (e.g. cash, food, and utilities assistance; child care subsidies; Medicaid; and unemployment insurance).
• Advocating for housing justice, including safe and affordable housing and tenant rights.
• Promoting quality jobs, liveable wages, and access to adult education and skills training.
• Defending the legal rights of low-income Nebraskans, especially regarding public assistance and housing issues.

We try to think about the entire system. How can we ensure everyone has opportunity? What barriers exist now? What can be done to advance equity?