Economic Justice

Omaha women still struggle in poverty

A recent Women’s Fund research report “How Are Women Doing in Omaha?” highlighted several concerning statistics about women in poverty […]

By admin / 06/14/2013

Note: Thousands of children in Nebraska are food insecure and struggle to get enough to eat in the summer months

On Monday, June 10, the U.S. Senate passed its Farm Bill by a vote of 66-27. The Senate bill, a

Note: Thousands of children in Nebraska are food insecure and struggle to get enough to eat in the summer months

When the school year ends, many hungry children lose access to the school breakfasts and lunches they receive during the

Note: Thousands of children in Nebraska are food insecure and struggle to get enough to eat in the summer months

Note: Thousands of children in Nebraska are food insecure and struggle to get enough to eat in the summer months

Making sure Nebraska’s children have enough to eat all year round is one of the biggest responsibilities we have as

Right now, the U.S. Congress is making important decisions about funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Funding for

Education is one of the best paths out of poverty. Indeed, literacy, GED credentials, and other basic education skills are