Events

Why people have to flee: A conversation with Honduran water defender Reynaldo Dominguez.

We have a 2-for-1 volunteer opportunity with our friends at OutNebraska in the Raise the Wage Nebraska coalition. Join us to make calls for LGBTQ+ action or help us make signs to support minimum wage workers. You're welcome to join in both or either action. More info on the action/activities: OutNebraska will be hitting the […]

Join this 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).  If you can’t attend in person, don’t forget to Shine Bright: Shine your porch lights on the night of Friday April 28th, from […]

Join us in taking action to urge our state senators to protect voting access in Nebraska. Senators are currently discussing how they will implement the voter identification ballot initiative that passed last fall in Nebraska. We know voter ID restrictions create barriers that disproportionately impact voters who are rural, low-income, elderly, disabled, in college, and/or […]

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 […]

Urban Abbey partners with a different local nonprofit each month, donating 10% of coffee bar sales directly to the organization. Nebraska Appleseed is thrilled to be the Urban Abbey’s Community Partner for July! If you're in Omaha, stop by for some coffee or tea, and support our fight for justice! Thank you for supporting Appleseed […]

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 […]

Join Nebraska Appleseed and the Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans coalition to learn about the campaign to ensure every Nebraska worker can access paid sick leave! At this event, you’ll learn how you can get involved, make your voice heard, and help circulate petitions to put the paid sick leave petition initiative on the November […]

Let's get together for a Housing Advocates Grill Out! Let’s come together to ignite connection and build transformative power among housing advocates across the state of Nebraska while having fun and sharing a meal together. Whether you're a seasoned housing advocate or new to the movement, we hope you join us! Together, we can strengthen […]

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 […]

We need a progress check! Knowing exactly how many signatures we now have for paid sick leave is very important to know if and how we need to adjust our field plan to meet our coalition goals. Please turn in all signatures you've collected so far by the end of the day on Wednesday, August […]