Nebraska Appleseed

2025 Legislative Update with Nebraska Appleseed
2025-02-13 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Join Nebraska Appleseed on Thursday, February 13th to hear important updates about the 2025 Nebraska Legislative session. Get an update on important priority bills and learn how you can get involved during the rest of the legislative session.
Our State Policy Director, Katie Pitts, will lead a presentation starting at 5:30, followed by a Q&A session.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QhPAUqncSlq2xxJKOq2kaQ#/registration

Letters to Our Senators
2025-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Nebraska Appleseed, 947 O St Suite 401, Lincoln, NE, 68521, United States
Join us to write to our Senators to encourage them to support legislation that will support justice and opportunity for all Nebraska. Help us tell our law makers that they need to listen to us!
We will provide letter writing kits and dinner to all participants, friends and family are welcome!

Mid-Session Mixer
2025-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Vis Major Brewing Co, 3501 Center St, Omaha, NE, United States
Join Nebraska Appleseed on Thursday, March 6 in Omaha to hear important updates about the 2025 Nebraska Legislative session.
Gather with local advocates, get an update on priority bills, and learn how you can get involved during the legislative session.
Appleseed Mid-Session Mixer
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Casual; come and go from 5:30 – 7:00pm
Brief Legislative Update at 6:00pm
Vis Major Brewing Co
3501 Center St
Omaha
Plan to attend? RSVP today! RSVP is not required, but appreciated to help us anticipate numbers.
Questions? Contact Denni Mitchell at dmitchell@upgrade.neappleseed.org
Thank you for being a part of the Appleseed community. We look forward to catching up with you at Vis Major Brewing Co on Thursday, March 6!

Thank You Notes for Community Advocates
2025-03-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Nebraska Appleseed, 947 O St Suite 401, Lincoln, NE, 68521, United States
Join us at the Appleseed office to celebrate the work of our community advocates in and outside of the legislature!

Protect Our Vote Letter Writing Party
2025-03-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Urban Abbey, 1026 Jackson Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Join in a letter-writing action to defend hard-won victories on paid sick leave and minimum wage, as well as Nebraska’s unique electoral vote allocation.
All materials will be provided.
Register
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Letters to our Senators
2025-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Nebraska Appleseed, 947 O St Suite 401, Lincoln, NE, 68521, United States
Join us to write to our Senators to encourage them to support legislation that will support justice and opportunity for all Nebraska. Help us tell our lawmakers that they need to listen to us!

Black Families Health and Wellness Fair
2025-03-29 08:00 - 13:00 | Omaha North High School, 4410 N 36th St, Omaha, NE, 68111, United States
Volunteer with us at the Black Families Health and Wellness Fair in Omaha to provide information to our communities about healthcare access and opportunities.

Community Conversation: Health Care Debt and Affordability in Nebraska
2025-04-05 12:00 - 14:30 | 3Sisters, 1941 S 42nd St Suite F, Omaha, NE, 68105, United States
Join us and our partner 3Sisters for a Community Conversation: Health Care Debt and Affordability in Nebraska! Together, we’ll discuss the burdens of health care costs, debt, and community well-being. We will provide light refreshments, and the first 10 attendees to arrive will receive a $20 gift card!
Please register no later than Tuesday, April 1.

Lincoln for Fair Housing Fundraiser
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Raygun, 1219 P St, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
During the May 6 general election, Lincoln voters can vote FOR fair housing and end source-of-income discrimination. You’re invited to join us for a fundraiser and advocacy night to make it happen:
Lincoln for Fair Housing fundraiser
Thursday, April 17th
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Food and refreshments provided. Remarks at 6:30 p.m.
RAYGUN
The greatest store in the universe.
1219 P St, Lincoln, NE
Contribute online.
RSVP. RSVP is not required, but appreciated to help us anticipate numbers.
Hosted by
Linsey Camplin, Brad Christian-Sallis, Elizabeth Engman, Reid Gahan, Dewayne Mays, Carina McCormick, Jean McGuire, Ebony McKiver, Meg Mikolajczyk, Kasey Ogle, Patty Pansing Brooks, Dan Parsons, Nancy Petitto, Sue Quambusch, Isaac Remboldt, Drey Samuelson, Lily Sughroue, Nic Swiercek, Art Zygielbaum, Civic Nebraska, League of Women Voters Lincoln/Lancaster, Nebraska Appleseed, Nebraskans for Peace, Second House Collaborative

Mid-session Mixer in Lincoln
2025-04-24 17:30 - 19:00 | White Elm Brewing, 720 Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE, 68502, United States
Join Nebraska Appleseed on Thursday, April 24 at White Elm Brewing in Lincoln to hear important updates about the 2025 legislative session.
Gather with local advocates, get an update on priority bills, and learn how you can get involved during the legislative session.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Casual; come & go from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Legislative Update at 6:00 p.m.
White Elm Brewing
720 Van Dorn St, Lincoln
RSVP is not required but appreciated to help us anticipate numbers.
Questions? Contact Denni Mitchell at dmitchell@upgrade.neappleseed.org

Connect with Appleseed at Open Harvest
2025-05-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Open Harvest, 330 S 21st St #104, Lincoln, NE, 68510, United States
Stop by Open Harvest in Lincoln Saturday, May 17th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to meet with Appleseed organizers! Learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
While you’re there, you can also support Appleseed by shopping at Open Harvest! Just round up at the register and the proceeds will be donated at the end of the month.

Give to Lincoln Day
2025-05-29 | Virtual
The month of May is the most impactful time of the year to make the most of your support for Nebraska Appleseed.
Give to Lincoln Day is Thursday, May 29th, but you can give early starting today.
When you give in May, your support goes even further:

Your gift increases Appleseed’s share of the Lincoln Community Foundation’s $650,000 proportional match pool. Last year, Appleseed received an additional $5,800 from this fund because people gave for Give to Lincoln Day!
Your support will help unlock an $8,500 grassroots challenge match pledged by generous Appleseed supporters if we reach 350 grassroots supporters.

Bridging to Belonging: 11th-Annual Nebraska Welcoming Convening Series
2025-06-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Session 1: We Belong to Each Other – Unity Alliance & Multi-Sector Partnerships
Join us for the (virtual) 11th-annual statewide welcoming convening series – which brings together community leaders from all over Nebraska to share experiences, insights, and strategies for building welcoming and inclusive communities.
During these summer sessions, we will have the opportunity to hear and learn from experienced local leaders, participate in workshops, and network with peers, all with the aim of enhancing our collective knowledge and skills. We hope you will join us on the following Wednesdays as we actively bridge to belonging together.
Save the dates now and register for the series!
Come learn about creative, multi-sector belonging work in rural Idaho! “We Belong to Each Other” is a powerful, interactive presentation rooted in the work of Unity Alliance of Southern Idaho, an organization committed to building compassionate, connected communities. Through inspiring stories, visuals, and small group dialogue, participants will explore how fostering belonging can transform lives and reduce division—and discover how they can take meaningful action to help everyone feel seen, valued, and supported. Join this conversation with Alejandra Hernandez, Executive Director of Unity Alliance of Southern Idaho, and Matthew Hicks, Twin Falls Police Chief.
Alejandra Hernandez
Alejandra was born and raised in Santiago, Chile where she earned a BA in Agricultural Engineering and an MA in Social Communication. When she moved to the USA in 1997, she went back to school to learn English and earned a BA in Educational Psychology and an MA in Educational Leadership from Cambridge College, Massachusetts. She is the Executive Director of Unity Alliance of Southern Idaho, a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes the understanding that ALL immigrants contribute to our region’s economy, way of life, and values. Passion is what drives everything she does in life. She is a lifelong learner and her mantra in life is “Get curious, not furious.” Currently she lives in Twin Falls with Margarito, her best PETsona!
Matthew Hicks
Just last month, Mathew Hicks was named Twin Falls Police Chief. He has been with the police department since 1993 demonstrating a commitment to high standards within the department. Matthew holds an MA in Human Resource Training and Development from Idaho State University, a degree from the FBI National Academy in Police Administration, and a BA in Political Science & Sociology from Carroll College. He also contributes to the growth and success of community as a business co-owner.
Hicks said his goal as Chief is to continue building the relationships Twin Falls Police has established. He also expressed his desire to form new ones with groups and communities who might feel like they lack a connection with the police force.

Star City Pride in the Park
2025-06-13 16:00 - 21:00 | Woods Park, S 33rd & J Sts, Lincoln, NE, 68510, United States
Join us at Star City Pride in the Park to celebrate Pride in the Lincoln city area. Stop by our table to grab some Appleseed Pride Swag, learn about important information to know about this year’s legislative session, and discover more ways to get involved in our work!

Federal Policy Update with Nebraska Appleseed
2025-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Nebraska Appleseed on Tuesday, June 17 at Noon for an update on Appleseed’s federal priorities and how you can get involved. This virtual event will include a Q&A session following the presentation:
Federal Policy Update with Nebraska Appleseed
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Presentation begins at Noon
Followed by a Q&A session
Register for this Zoom event
Registration is required to attend
The presentation will be recorded and made available to registered attendees
Questions? Contact Denni Mitchell at dmitchell@upgrade.neappleseed.org

Health Care Town Hall
2025-06-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Tri-Faith Center, 13136 Faith Plaza, Omaha, NE, United States
Join your community for a Health Care Town Hall in Omaha to share your concerns about the massive health care cuts being considered by Congress. Members of the public, press, and elected officials are welcome. We’ll share the most up to date information about the status of health care cuts and how you can get more involved!

What's Next for Fair Housing?
2025-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 | create, Cooper Park Shelter, Lincoln, NE, 68502, United States
Now that we’ve done a ballot initiative, what’s next for fair housing? We’ll decide together over a meal and creative ideation. Current, and future hopeful, Lincoln for Fair Housing coalition members are invited to attend! Dinner provided.
RSVP online at bit.ly/LFFHousing
Community Care & COVID-19 Considerations:
If you are feeling unwell or have been in close contact with someone who is, please join us in spirit from home. We’ll have KN95 masks available.
Questions? Contact Elizabeth (Lizzie) Engman at eengman@upgrade.neappleseed.org
Learn more about the campaign at fairhousinglnk.org.

Grand Island Pride
2025-06-28 12:00 - 18:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Grand Island, 2103 W Anna St, Grand Island, NE, United States
Join us at Grand Island Pride to celebrate Pride in the Grand Island city area. Stop by our table to grab some Appleseed Pride Swag, learn about important information to know about this year’s legislative session, and discover more ways to get involved in our work!

Policy Briefing: What Comes Next
2025-07-08 12:00 - 13:00
Congress passed the devastating budget reconciliation bill that now goes to the President to sign.
The bill will have severe implications for Nebraskans: ripping away health care and food access from tens of thousands of people to fund tax breaks for billionaires and sweeping deportations of everyday working people that will separate families.
We invite you to join us this Tuesday, July 8 at noon for a virtual briefing on what Nebraskans need to know and what comes next:
Policy Briefing: What Comes Next
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Presentation begins at Noon
Followed by a Q&A session
Register for this Zoom event
Registration is required to attend
Since January, Nebraskans like you have continuously voiced opposition, sharing what this bill will cost our communities. The fight now moves to the Nebraska Legislature. Nebraskans across the state will need to work together to ensure that our state mitigates as much harm as possible caused by this sweeping piece of legislation.

Policy Briefing: What Comes Next
2025-07-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Presentation begins at Noon
Followed by a Q&A session
Register for this Zoom event
Registration is required to attend

Bridging to Belonging: 11th-Annual Nebraska Welcoming Convening Series
2025-07-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Session 2: Authentic Allyship in Community
Join us for the (virtual) 11th-annual statewide welcoming convening series – which brings together community leaders from all over Nebraska to share experiences, insights, and strategies for building welcoming and inclusive communities.
During these summer sessions, we will have the opportunity to hear and learn from experienced local leaders, participate in workshops, and network with peers, all with the aim of enhancing our collective knowledge and skills. We hope you will join us on the following Wednesdays as we actively bridge to belonging together.
Save the dates now and register for the series!

Heartland Youth Pride
2025-07-11 16:00 - 21:00 | CHI Health Center, 455 N 10th St, Omaha, NE, United States
Join us at Heartland Youth Pride to celebrate young folks across the heartland area. Stop by our table to grab some Appleseed Pride Swag, learn about important information to know about this year’s legislative session, and discover more ways to get involved in our work!

Heartland Pride Festival
2025-07-12 12:30 - 21:00 | CHI Health Center, 455 N 10th St, Omaha, NE, United States
Join us at the Heartland Pride Festival to celebrate Pride in the Omaha city area. Stop by our table to grab some Appleseed Pride Swag, learn about important information to know about this year’s legislative session, and discover more ways to get involved in our work!

60 Years of Medicaid: Celebrate and Protect Our Health Care
2025-07-31 17:00 - 19:00 | The Waiting Room Lounge, 6212 Maple St, Omaha, NE, United States
Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska, ACLU Nebraska, and Nebraska Appleseed in celebration of Medicaid’s legacy and an urgent call to action.
For 60 years, Medicaid has been a lifeline for Nebraskans—providing essential health care to children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. But today, that care is under threat. Politicians rushed through harmful federal legislation that slashes Medicaid funding, blocks care at trusted providers like Planned Parenthood, and strips coverage from those who need it most.
We’ll gather in celebration of what Medicaid has made possible, and we’ll strategize on how to defend and strengthen this critical program for the next 60 years. Expect inspiring stories, opportunities to take action, and ways to connect with others who believe health care is a human right. Let’s honor Medicaid’s past and fight for its future, together.
Facebook Event | Register

Bridging to Belonging: 11th-Annual Nebraska Welcoming Convening Series
2025-08-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Session 3: Wellness through Indigenous and Immigrant Wisdom
Join us for the (virtual) 11th-annual statewide welcoming convening series – which brings together community leaders from all over Nebraska to share experiences, insights, and strategies for building welcoming and inclusive communities.
During these summer sessions, we will have the opportunity to hear and learn from experienced local leaders, participate in workshops, and network with peers, all with the aim of enhancing our collective knowledge and skills. We hope you will join us on the following Wednesdays as we actively bridge to belonging together.
Save the dates now and register for the series!

Justice Access Engagement Listening Sessions: Addressing the Legal Desert in Nebraska
2025-08-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Learning Community Center of North Omaha, 1612 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
Join us for a community conversation about the barriers people face in getting the legal assistance they need. We’ll discuss the challenges many Nebraskans encounter when trying to access legal services and through your feedback explore ways we can respond to these needs. Your voice matters—come share your experiences, insights, and ideas to help drive change.
This event is presented in partnership by the Movement in Omaha for Racial Equity (MORE), Nebraska Appleseed, Legal Aid of Nebraska, ACLU of Nebraska, and the Nebraska State Bar Association (NSBA).
Register for this FREE Event

Know Your Rights Training & Policy Briefing
2025-09-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Extreme immigration enforcement actions have torn apart Nebraska families and sent harmful ripple effects across our state. It’s essential that Nebraskans know their constitutional rights, how policies are changing, and what we can all do to respond to extreme enforcement actions at this moment.
We invite you to join us on Thursday, September 4 at noon for a virtual Know Your Rights training.
Register online.

Bridging to Belonging: 11th-Annual Nebraska Welcoming Convening Series
2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Session 4: Your Silence Hurts – Disrupting Bias
Join us for the (virtual) 11th-annual statewide welcoming convening series – which brings together community leaders from all over Nebraska to share experiences, insights, and strategies for building welcoming and inclusive communities.
During these summer sessions, we will have the opportunity to hear and learn from experienced local leaders, participate in workshops, and network with peers, all with the aim of enhancing our collective knowledge and skills. We hope you will join us on the following Wednesdays as we actively bridge to belonging together.
Save the dates now and register for the series!

Volunteer Team Meeting
2025-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
We are building our direct democracy volunteer team! Join the conversation to learn about the many roles needed to make these campaigns possible. Whether you love photography, community education, data management, and more, we want your voice to be heard in this space!
REGISTER

Community Festival
2025-09-27 11:00 - 14:00 | F St Community Center, 1225 F St, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States
In collaboration with F Street Community Center and a group of Latina mothers, Nebraska Appleseed is inviting you to a community festival!
Join us on Saturday, September 27 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at F Street Community Center in Lincoln as we create a safe space for anyone and everyone to celebrate in community.
Together, we’ll enjoy great music and food, share resources, zumba, and party!
This is not a traditional informational event. We are creating a vibrant space where our community can come together and create a safe space for ALL Nebraskans to connect.
This Community Festival is free, and registration is not required.
