An Opportunity to Pursue Higher Education
On Monday, the Nebraska Legislature voted 36-0 to approve LB 842 on general file. The bill will ensure that Aid […]
Economic Justice
Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Legal Assistance, Voting & Elections
Build A Stronger Nebraska Together
This summer, I met up with Omaha graphic designer Justin Kemerling of The Match Factory to discuss an idea for an Appleseed art exhibit. We’ve
Immigrants & Communities
Tony & Janina’s American Wedding: FREE Screening
On Thursday, September 1st, the UNL Progressive Student Coalition is excited to partner with Nebraska Appleseed to host a FREE
Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Legal Assistance, Voting & Elections
Janet Goodman-Banks to Receive the Roots of Justice Award
Nebraska Appleseed is excited to announce that Pastor Janet Goodman-Banks of Lincoln will receive the inaugural Roots of Justice Award.
Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Legal Assistance, Voting & Elections
Celebrating Nebraska’s Unsung Grassroots Heroes
Earlier this spring, a number of us at Appleseed got to talking about how fortunate we’ve been these past fifteen
Immigrants & Communities
Voices from Fremont Debuts to More Than 300 People
Last Friday, more than 300 people visited a first-look unveiling of the Voices from Fremont art exhibit at The Leekers’
Immigrants & Communities
Appleseed Intern Reflects on Organizing Training
Last month, Nebraska Appleseed sent Rachel Gehringer-Wiar, Appleseed’s organizing intern, to Chicago during spring break to attend the Midwest Academy’s
Immigrants & Communities
Nebraskans Should be Outraged
Re-printed by permission of the writer, of Lincoln, who is a retired attorney and Nebraska Appleseed board member. First published
Immigrants & Communities
Appleseed Receives OSHA Grant for Meatpackers’ Health & Safety
On Wednesday, Nebraska Appleseed received an $85,000 renewable Susan Harwood Capacity Building grant from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to support our meatpacking worker health and safety work. Appleseed is one of 45 nonprofits, community organizations, labor, and educational institutions receiving grants.
The Susan Harwood grants support training programs that educate workers and employers in industries with high injury and fatality rates; low literacy, young, limited English proficiency and otherwise vulnerable workers; and small business employers. They fund long-term programs that build safety and health competency within organizations.
Immigrants & Communities
Concert for Equality
Concert For Equality from Producciones Cimarrón on Vimeo. On Saturday July 31st, 2010 in Omaha, NE, several bands including Bright
