The FFCRA: Back-to-School Edition
Paid leave available for some working parents with children out of school or childcare due to COVID-19 The Families First […]
Economic Justice
We (still) need essential protections for essential workers
Yesterday, the Nebraska Legislature returned to session with now less than 16 days remaining to address the many issues impacting
TAKE ACTION: Tell Nebraska’s U.S. Senators to Pass Crucial COVID-19 Relief
Over two months ago, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act, which closed gaps in previous relief measures
Raise your voice: Advocacy Training and Policymaker Listening Sessions
Advocacy Training: Racial Justice & COVID-19 in Nebraska The effects of the pandemic are widespread, but its health and economic
Over 150,000 Nebraska children in low-income families now eligible to receive Pandemic-EBT
Thanks to community efforts across the state, Nebraska now joins 44 states and the District of Columbia in participating in
STATEMENT: Nebraska approved to implement Pandemic EBT, a federal option under SNAP
***For Immediate Release*** Friday, June 19, 2020 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed C: (402) 504-0074 mcazarez@upgrade.neappleseed.org Nebraska approved
A message from our Collective Impact Lincoln: Black Lives Matter.
Dear neighbors, Collective Impact Lincoln was created in the spirit of listening to and learning from our neighbors, connecting Lincolnites
RELEASE: Community Eligibility Provision is a major opportunity for Nebraska Schools, despite low national ranking
***For Immediate Release*** Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Contact: Magdalena Cazarez Communications Director C: (402) 504-0074 mcazarez@upgrade.neappleseed.org Community Eligibility Provision is
Join Us Today to #ThankAHungerHero
Join Us Today to #ThankAHungerHero Note: This is a guest blog post from Economic Justice Fellows, Temi Onayemi and Claire
Take Action: Urge Congress to Support Foster Youth
In the midst of a pandemic, our communities have been hit hard by COVID-19, particularly for young people with foster
