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Join us as we explore how art, creativity and spaces of connection can help us care for ourselves and imagine a community where everyone belongs. See you at Session 4 : Community Arts for Wellness & Belonging Wednesday, September 2nd, 10:30am-12:00pm CT (9:30-11:00am MT) on Zoom Art gives us ways to express ourselves and imagine […] The post Join us for Session 4 (September 2nd) – Community Arts…
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is vital support for tens of thousands of Nebraska children, seniors, people with disabilities, working families, and individuals and families who are working low paid jobs or transitioning between jobs. But, in both June and July of this year, Nebraska has broken records for the biggest single month SNAP participation […] The post 10% of…
We know many community members in Nebraska face challenges accessing the dental health care they need, whether it’s the cost, finding a provider, getting preventive care, or receiving ongoing care. Many Nebraskans also experience significant disparities in getting the dental care they need. Meet Lee Lee has worked his entire adult life. At 28, he […] The post Oral Health Care Spotlight: LEE first…
Congress has failed to meaningfully update our immigration laws in 40 years – leaving Nebraska families, communities, and the systems and services we all rely on with damaging outcomes and uncertainty for many years. Now many more longtime neighbors who have been part of Nebraska communities for decades are losing work status as the administration […] The post TAKE ACTION: Urgent need for…
Guest Post by Camille Sullivan Research shows that nutrition incentive programs like Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) are one of the most effective ways to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households. Rather than restricting and limiting food choices, including recent efforts to ban soda, energy drinks, and candy in […] The post Make your SNAP…
Welcoming Week 2026 Stories We Share: The Courage to Connect Welcoming Week: September 10-19 and beyond! Each year, people and communities across Nebraska, the country, and globe – come together to celebrate what makes our neighborhoods stronger: connection, belonging, and the people who call them home. This is a wonderful time to connect with both […] The post Join us for a Welcoming Week…
The state of Nebraska fast-tracked Congress’ Medicaid work reporting requirements, starting the requirements 8 months early with no federal rules and no time to prepare. Since May 1, our state has strapped everyday Nebraskans with needless paperwork and added mountains of work to our already overloaded state workers’ plates. The first three months of work […] The post Three Months of Medicaid Work…
Congress worked to convince the public that H.R. 1 should be passed to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse. What it has accomplished in reality is cutting kids, seniors, and eligible families off of a program that provides vital food assistance to individuals and families across our state. As the cost of groceries continues to climb, […] The post 25,000 Nebraskans have lost SNAP — and most of them are…
Join us for the 2026 Good Apple Awards on Thursday, October 8 at the Livestock Exchange Ballroom in Omaha. Social hour with an hors d’oeuvres dinner and live music begins at 6:00 pm with a short program to follow at 7:00 pm. Purchase your tickets or become a sponsor of the 2026 Good Apple Awards […] The post The 2026 Good Apple Awards Honorees first appeared on Nebraska Appleseed .
Welcoming Week: September 10-19 and beyond! Each year, people and communities across Nebraska, the country, and globe – come together to celebrate what makes our neighborhoods stronger: connection, belonging, and the people who call them home. This is a wonderful time to connect with both new and longtime neighbors, celebrate diverse cultures and embrace the […] The post Welcoming Week 2026Stories…
You’re invited to join us for the 2026 Good Apple Awards on Thursday, October 8 at the Livestock Exchange Ballroom in Omaha. Social hour with an hors d’oeuvres dinner and live music begins at 6:00 pm with a program and awards presentation to follow at 7:00 pm. The Good Apple Awards will celebrate Nebraska Appleseed’s 30th anniversary and […] The post Mark Your Calendar for The Good Apple AWARDS!…
Today, Appleseed gathered with advocates from across the state to turn in more than 186,000 signatures representing every county in Nebraska in support of the Respect Nebraska Voters ballot initiative! Thanks to the hard work of advocates and volunteers across our state, we’re confident that we’ve submitted more than enough signatures to qualify for the […] The post We turned in 186,000+…
