What’s at Stake for Nebraskan’s Food Access (and what we can do about it)
2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join us virtually on Thursday, January 22 from 6:00-7:30 pm CT to learn about the state of SNAP in Nebraska and the food access bills that have been introduced in the 2026 Nebraska Legislature. We’ll share an overview of bills that could impact…

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps)
Child Nutrition Programs (like school meals for kids)
And everything else food access!

We’ll also share tools and tips to help you advocate for the bills you care about plus ways to stay up to date on legislative actions.
This webinar is for ANYONE interested in learning more about food access and how to use their voice to make change! No previous knowledge or experience required! Let’s make sure our state senators make the responsible choice when it comes to feeding Nebraska!
Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UzYJzcMSTiCJ01rWApcyUw

Poster Show at Crescent Moon
2026-03-01 08:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00 | Crescent Moon Coffee, 140 N 8th St, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
Come check out a special Appleseed poster show this March!
Our friends at Crescent Moon are helping us celebrate 30 years by showing our collection of limited-edition, handcrafted silkscreen posters. These designs were created by passionate local artists and designers as part of an annual series supporting Nebraska Appleseed’s fight for justice and opportunity for all.
Posters will be available for $30, with proceeds benefiting Appleseed.
Head down to Crescent Moon (140 N 8th St, Lincoln) to support Appleseed and support local this March!
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First Friday at Crescent Moon
2026-03-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Crescent Moon Coffee, 140 N 8th St, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
Swing by Crescent Moon on Friday, March 6 to learn more about (or sign) the Respect Nebraska Voters ballot initiative and check out our collection of silkscreen posters while you’re there!
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“Lets Do Lunch” 3Sisters Annual Lunch Food Drive
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | 3Sisters, 1941 S 42nd St Suite F, Omaha, NE, 68105, United States
Nebraska Appleseed’s Health Care Access Program Team will join 3Sisters for their annual lunch drive and share information about the Nebraska Medicaid work requirements and copays.
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Celebrating 30 years of Nebraska Appleseed
2026-04-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Bin 105, 105 N 8th #100, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
Join Nebraska Appleseed on Thursday, April 2 at Bin 105 in Lincoln to celebrate 30 years of fighting for justice and opportunity!
Though we’re in the middle of arduous challenges, let’s take a moment to celebrate our dedicated community and the improbable wins you’ve helped make happen. Join with staff, board members, and fellow advocates as we highlight the last 30 years.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Casual; come & go from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Remarks at 5:45 p.m.
Bin 105
105 N 8th #100, Lincoln
RSVP is not required but appreciated to help us anticipate numbers.
Questions? Contact Denni Mitchell at dmitchell@neappleseed.org

Justice Access Engagement Listening Session
2026-04-02 17:45 - 19:45 | Legal Aid of Nebraska – Scottsbluff, 1423 1st Ave, Scottsbluff, NE, 69363, United States
Join us for a community conversation about the lack of access to legal services in Nebraska. We intend to focus on the barriers that real people face in getting the legal assistance that they need with the aim to collaboratively craft a plan with the community about how to best address it.
This event is co-hosted by the Movement in Omaha for Racial Equity (MORE), Nebraska Appleseed, Legal Aid of Nebraska, ACLU of Nebraska, the Nebraska State Bar Association, and the Nebraska State Bar’s Volunteer Lawyers Project.
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Our Voices, Our Why: Youth-Led Futures & Community Belonging
2026-04-04 14:30 - 16:00 | Astute Coffee, 1818 Dodge St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Our Voices, Our Why: Youth-Led Futures & Community Belonging invites community members, families, and partners to listen to and learn from young people with lived experience. This youth-led event centers youth voices as they share their stories, reflect on what belonging means, and speak to the changes they want to see in their communities. Join us for meaningful conversation, connection, and light refreshments as we explore why youth voice matters and how communities can better support youth-led futures.
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Nebraska Workers’ Memorial Day
2026-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Nebraska State Capitol, North Steps, 1445 K St, Lincoln, NE, 68509, United States
Join this annual Nebraska vigil to honor Nebraskans injured or lost to workplace fatalities – as part of the nationwide Workers’ Memorial Day. Hosted by United Support and Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF).
This is a day when we all come together to honor, remember, and recognize the men and women who have been injured or lost their lives at work and those they have left behind.

“We All Belong In Welcoming” Session 1: Roots of Justice - Reflecting on the past, building our future
2026-06-03 10:30 - 12:00 | 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 the aim of enhancing our collective knowledge and skills.
Session 1: Roots of Justice – Reflecting on the past, building our future
Explore the histories of race and racism in Nebraska through ‘Roots of Justice’ a profound examination of the state’s racial history – and powerful stories of diverse cultures in our state. This book challenges the long-held belief that Nebraska was free from racial prejudice, offering a nuanced perspective that reshapes our understanding. Two of the authors, Dewayne Mays and Emira Ibrahimpašić, will join us for this exploration and discussion. This book is essential reading for those seeking truth and reconciliation.

June 15 DACA Anniversary to Take Action for Permanent Solutions
2026-06-15 12:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
This year marks 14 years of DACA (and 25 years since the DREAM Act was first introduced), and Congress still has not delivered permanent solutions for community members who have built their lives, families and careers here.
Join us on Monday, June 15 for a brief conversation about DACA’s legacy, the growing threats facing immigrant communities, and the action we can take together to urge Congress to finally act.
No experience necessary. We will make calls together and provide everything you need.
Register Here: neappl.es/daca1

June 15 DACA Anniversary to Take Action for Permanent Solutions
2026-06-15 18:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
This year marks 14 years of DACA (and 25 years since the DREAM Act was first introduced), and Congress still has not delivered permanent solutions for community members who have built their lives, families and careers here.
Join us on Monday, June 15 for a brief conversation about DACA’s legacy, the growing threats facing immigrant communities, and the action we can take together to urge Congress to finally act.
No experience necessary. We will make calls together and provide everything you need.
Register Here: neappl.es/daca2

“We All Belong In Welcoming” Session 2: Belonging Barometer: Tools for Building Community
2026-07-01 10:30 - 12:00 | 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 the aim of enhancing our collective knowledge and skills.
Session 2: Belonging Barometer: Tools for Building Community
The Belonging Barometer is valuable because it provides a clear, research-based way to measure something that is often difficult to quantify. The Belonging Barometer serves as a foundation for action and moves beyond assumptions and anecdotes by offering data that helps organizations understand how community members truly feel about connection, inclusion, and trust. It ensures that efforts to build belonging are data-driven, intentional, and responsive to real community needs and guides program development, policy decisions and resource allocation.
Ultimately, its value lies in turning a complex, deeply human experience into actionable insights that can strengthen trust, connection, and overall community well-being.

Health Care Community Conversation About Dental Care + Coffee On Us!
2026-07-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Meadowlark Coffee & Espresso, 1624 South St, Lincoln, NE, 68502, United States
Join us for a community conversation about access to dental care – and coffee on us!
We know many community members in Nebraska face challenges accessing the dental health care they need, whether it’s the cost, finding a provider, getting preventive care, or receiving ongoing care. Many Nebraskans also experience significant disparities in getting the dental care they need.
Together, we’ll have an open conversation about getting dental care.
Please join us for this conversation and a beverage of your choice on us. We want to know about what gets in the way of your dental health!

“We All Belong In Welcoming” Session 3: The Value of Multisector Partnerships
2026-08-05 10:30 - 12:00 | 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 the aim of enhancing our collective knowledge and skills.
Session 3: The Value of Multisector Partnerships
Collaboration creates cohesion and is important to building long lasting infrastructure for sustainable welcoming and inclusion in local communities. Yet every community is unique in its history, in who holds power and who has energy and dedication to grow inclusion. We’ll explore examples of different approaches to multisector partnerships and discuss where we find the energy for bridging and building belonging.

Our Voices, Our Why: Part 2 Beyond Aging Out: Building Pathways to Stability
2026-08-08 13:00 - 15:30 | Eiseley Branch Library, 1530 Superior St, Lincoln, NE, 68521, United States
Nebraska Appleseed invites young adults, community members, service providers, families, advocates, and partners to join us for an afternoon of conversation, connection, and community building focused on navigating adulthood after foster care and juvenile justice involvement.
This youth-centered event will feature a Young Adult Panel sharing their lived expertise on accessing housing, healthcare, vital documents, food, and other resources that are critical to a successful transition into adulthood. Following the panel, participants will engage in café-style community conversations to share ideas, identify barriers, and explore solutions that help young people build stability and thrive.
Together, we’ll discuss:
🏠 Housing Stability
🩺 Healthcare Access
📄 Obtaining Vital Documents
🍎 Food Security
🤝 Community Support & Connections
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“We All Belong In Welcoming” Session 4: Arts for Wellness and Belonging
2026-09-02 10:30 - 12:00 | 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 the aim of enhancing our collective knowledge and skills.
Session 4: Arts for Wellness and Belonging
For the artist and for the observers art can be healing, uniting, and promotes belonging. It fosters community building among individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, resulting in a stronger sense of belonging, reduced isolation and anxiety, and expanded social networks. Join us to hear how local Nebraska communities are using arts for wellness and belonging.

Good Apple Awards
2026-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Livestock Exchange Building Ballroom, 4920 S 30th St, Omaha, 68107, United States
Save the date for Nebraska Appleseed’s 2026 Good Apple Awards as we honor people who stand up for justice for all Nebraskans and celebrate the year’s accomplishments.
2026 GOOD APPLE AWARDS
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Livestock Exchange Building Ballroom | Omaha, NE
6:00 p.m. Music & Hors d’Oeuvres Dinner | 7:00 p.m. Program
Business or Cocktail Attire
2026 HONOREES
Terry Ferguson – Jim Wolf Equal Justice Award
Andrew Dominguez Farias – Milo Mumgaard Emerging Leader Award
Susan Alleman – Roots of Justice Award
Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Coalition (NICWC) – Roots of Justice Award
Empowering Families – Roots of Justice Award
