Celebrate Lincoln’s ‘Stories of Impact’
Collective Impact Lincoln and local storyteller Gabriella Parsons will share portraits and short films from the recent Stories of Impact series during Lincoln’s First Friday Art Walk this Friday, April […]
What’s the message?
At the beginning of every school year, students of all ages and their families meet at their soon-to-be institutions of learning for what is now a tradition known widely across […]
Tell state senators: Vote-by-mail works
LB163, a bill introduced by State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha to allow more Nebraska counties to request implementing all-vote-by-mail systems, is one committee vote away from making it to […]
Join us May 2 to honor democracy’s defenders
Civic Nebraska was founded on the idea that a strong democracy does not build itself — it takes dedicated Nebraskans working together to build an engaged and informed society. Join us […]
A devotional for democracy
As a former high school history teacher, I often get inspiration from great moments in history — such as the Gettysburg Address, delivered by President Lincoln. The president dedicated a […]
It’s time for action on housing affordability
Collective Impact Lincoln hand-delivered over 100 written personal testimonials about housing affordability to the Lincoln City Council on March 18. Next, members of the group – a partnership among Civic […]
#NebraskaStrong
By now you’re almost certainly aware of the historic flooding across the state of Nebraska. Many Nebraskans are facing weeks, months, and even years of recovery. That’s a daunting challenge […]
‘Stories of Impact’ debuts at First Friday April 5
If you’ve been following Civic Nebraska, Nebraska Appleseed, or the South of Downtown Community Development Organization on social media since December, you likely have seen several of our Stories of […]
‘Doing a Thing’ only requires you and your ideas
Once upon a time, there was a French political scientist named Alexis de Tocqueville. He visited the United States and studied our style of democracy. The natural ease with which […]
Building Young Leaders: Dewenica Sallis
Fun. That’s what Dewenica Sallis means to students at Civic Nebraska’s Community Learning Center at Omaha’s Sherman Elementary School. The laughter-loving instructor is a mother and grandmother – as well […]