Welcoming Week! Nebraska Events

Community members across Nebraska and the world are celebrating the values that unite us as neighbors, parents, and colleagues to make our communities more welcoming to all. Click here to find local events NEAR YOU!

Welcoming Convening Session 4: Welcoming Week Kick Off!

Virtual

Join our (virtual) annual statewide welcoming convening series – which brings together community leaders from all over Nebraska to share our experiences, insights, and strategies for building welcoming and inclusive communities. During these summer sessions, we will have the opportunity to hear from experienced local leaders, participate in workshops, and network with peers, all with […]

TIF Talk

NeighborWorks Lincoln Meeting Room 2530 Q St, Lincoln, NE, United States

Join Collective Impact Lincoln and NeighborWorks Lincoln for a talk about TIF, aka Tax Increment Financing! We'll go over how TIF works, what it means for an area to be blighted and substandard, the but-for test and more! Transportation: The nearest bus stop to NeighborWorks Lincoln is located at 25th & Q. Limited parking is […]

5th Annual United by Culture Festival

Kirkpatrick Memorial Park 1002 N Monroe St, Lexington, NE, United States

United By Culture Media aims to build a positive cultural identity among people of color living in the heartland. The festival is designed to inspire, educate and connect people from all walks of life. The 2023 United By Culture Festival promises to be an immersive experience. Whether you are a parent, young adult, organization, or […]

Rally for Trans Rights

Nebraska State Capitol 1445 K St, Lincoln, NE, United States

On October 1st, certain restrictions on gender-affirming care resulting from the passage of LB 574 will go into effect. Join us on the steps of the Nebraska state capitol as we remind elected leaders that we have not forgotten how they voted against the rights of trans Nebraskans. You will hear remarks from trans youth, […]

Good Apple Awards

Livestock Exchange Building Ballroom 4920 S 30th St, Omaha, United States

Join Nebraska Appleseed as we honor people who stand up for justice for all Nebraskans, and celebrate the year’s accomplishments. Visit neappleseed.org/goodapple for more details, including 2023 honorees, sponsorship opportunities, and tickets! Questions? contact Drew Duncan at dduncan@neappleseed.org or (402) 438-8853 x137.

Legislative Graveyard Event

Virtual

Join us for an enchanting evening of legislative insights and spooky fun! Our mission for the night is to cast a spell of enlightenment over some of the most fiendish legislative matters. What to expect: Dive into the mysteries of the biennium system. Explore spine-tingling bills that have come back from the dead. Family-friendly conversation […]

Housing Advocates Potluck

NeighborWorks Lincoln Meeting Room 2530 Q St, Lincoln, NE, United States

Hey neighbors! Join us to connect with other housing advocates around Lincoln and explore ways we can use our collective power to strengthen Lincoln! This potluck is for Lincolnites who care about affordable, safe, and accessible housing to get to know one another and discuss housing topics that are important to them and that may […]

An Honest Community Convo on Access to Health Care

Bennett Martin Public Library 136 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE, United States

Please come join us in Lincoln for an in-person community conversation about health care access! This event is an opportunity to learn more about our communities' needs to access care. Light refreshments will be provided, and everyone who registers and attends the duration of the conversation will have their name entered into a drawing to […]

Issue Cafe: Paid Sick Leave

Urban Abbey 1026 Jackson Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Join Omaha Together One Community, Urban Abbey, and Nebraska Appleseed for a discussion regarding the ballot measure campaign for Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans. Register Facebook Event

Rally for Source of Income Protections in Lincoln

City/County Building 555 S 10th St, Lincoln, NE, United States

The Coalition for Source of Income Protections in Housing has been collecting signatures of Lincolnites on our petition. We are planning to submit the petition and signatures to the City Council on Monday, December 18 at their council meeting that evening. In advance of that meeting, we will also be holding a press conference and […]

How to Make Your Voice Heard in Nebraska’s Legislature

Virtual

Advocating for the first time can feel like a huge step, but you don't have to learn the many ways you can engage in Nebraska policy changes alone! Join us and others from the community on Tuesday, January 16 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CT for a virtual beginner’s workshop highlighting how you can […]

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