Housing advocates, urban gardeners, and conservationists! – whether you grow your own food, aspire to, or just want to connect with others passionate about local food; join us as we hear from three local experts on what we as Lincolnites can and are doing to feed locals and rebuild the connection between us and the […]
We know that people who have lived expertise as immigrant community members, leaders of color, and other diverse backgrounds bring fresh perspectives and experiences that enrich decision making, and can deepen understanding of community dynamics, but how do we ensure new members and the board are prepared? What are the expectations and duties of board […]
Join Nebraska Appleseed and RISE Reentry Program for a Justice Reimagined Community Conversation on Monday, August 19th from 5:15pm-7:00pm in the RISE Reentry Office. We’ll host a conversation, eat tasty food, play games, and more! This is an open house event, so come at the time that works best for you. Family and friends are […]
Join us for an evening of community and connection at the Statewide Housing Advocates Grill-out, co-hosted by Collective Impact Lincoln and NeighborWorks Lincoln! Enjoy a shared meal and engaging conversations as we explore ways to use our collective power to strengthen housing advocacy in Lincoln. We’ll provide a variety of grilled favorites, including burgers and […]
Join us for Welcoming Week 2024 from September 13-22! This year’s theme “We’re All In” aims to go deeper and spark individual reflection on how and why belonging occurs, and ways we can break barriers to foster belonging for all, including immigrants and refugees. Here in Nebraska and across the country and globe, community members are practicing what […]
Join us for a Community Organizing 101 workshop, where you’ll connect with other advocates from across Lincoln over a shared meal and learn how to unite your community to drive meaningful change. Community organizing is a powerful tool in housing advocacy, empowering individuals to come together, identify common issues, and collectively work towards solutions that […]
To end the cycles of incarceration, we must be open to having hard conversations, especially when Black and Brown communities are the most impacted, but the ones not often invited to the table. That’s why we’re co-hosting another community conversation with our friends at RISE: to uplift the voices of those who have been incarcerated […]
Join us for a community conversation about access to paid sick leave. You will have an opportunity to share your experience and learn about ways to share your story to support the Nebraskans for Paid Sick Leave campaign. Register online.
You’re invited to gather with Nebraska Appleseed, Elevate Grand Island, and Young Professionals of Color for a supporter happy hour! You’ll learn more about the work each group is doing in the community and throughout the state; meet staff and other advocates; and learn how you can get involved. It’s also an opportunity to check […]
Join us for a community conversation about access to paid sick leave. You will have an opportunity to share your experience and learn about ways to share your story to support the Nebraskans for Paid Sick Leave campaign. Register online.
Join us for Nebraska Appleseed’s annual Good Apple Awards as we honor people who stand up for justice for all Nebraskans and celebrate the year’s accomplishments.
If you are interested in sharing your support for paid sick leave, you can share your testimony in three to five minutes in front of staff from the Secretary of State’s office. There is no recording or official public record of these hearings, but it allows voters the opportunity to learn more from their own […]