Community Action of Nebraska

Community Action of Nebraska (CAN) is a nonprofit statewide association made up of Nebraska's nine Community Action Agencies.

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Congratulations to Community Action of Nebraska and the Nebraska #CommunityAction Network! Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has proclaimed May as #CommunityActionMonth! @ActionNebraska @jim_pillen

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Community Action of Nebraska is committed to building a stronger, more resilient Nebraska by advocating for our most vulnerable neighbors.

As we head into this legislative session, we are proud to share our bill priorities.

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As the 2025 Nebraska legislative session begins, we are committed to working hand-in-hand with lawmakers to make tangible progress on these priorities.

#CommunityAction #NebraskaLegislature #PolicyPriorities #StrongerNebraska #LegislativeSession2025

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A heartfelt thank you to the Bansal Family for their pivotal role in funding the CAPLSC "K Street" Head Start. We also extend our gratitude to U.S. Senator Deb Fischer and Lincoln Mayor, Leirion Gaylor Baird, for their unwavering support!

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Two of our staff members recently attended the National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP) in Memphis, Tennessee. Read more below.

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Did you know that some Community Action Agencies have The Foster Grandparent program? It matches income-eligible people 55+ years old with children in an educational setting. They work 1:1 to improve reading and life skills.

Visit https://t.co/dpdJ0145pY to learn more.

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On Saturday, Executive Director @TinaRockenbach represented Community Action of Nebraska at the Nebraska CASA conference in Kearney.

Community Action's advocacy efforts for our clients are elevated with powerful partnerships like this one. Thank you, CASA!

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CAN is thrilled to share our press release regarding the Governor's Proclamation event with @TeamPillen

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We’re thankful for those who gave their lives while serving. Community Action of Nebraska is proud to provide support services to veterans including mental health referrals, food and housing assistance, and more. Visit https://t.co/dpdJ0145pY to find your agency.

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We are deeply appreciative of @TeamPillen's recognition of the impact CAN has had across Nebraska! As we strive to increase our capacity, we extend our gratitude to those that partner with us in the legislature and all 93 counties.

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Show your love for Community Action by taking a selfie with one of our “I Love Community Action” selfie signs. Remember to tag #CommunityAction60 and #60YearsStrong when you post it.

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President Biden and other leaders in Washington are in the final stages of considering the biggest set of changes to Head Start and Early Head Start in nearly a decade. If you are a Head Start parent or caregiver, make your voice heard by Tuesday, May 14th!

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Mother’s Day is not just a day; it’s a celebration of the incredible women who shape our world.

Community Action of Nebraska works hard to empower mothers across the state by providing wraparound services for their families. Visit https://t.co/dpdJ0145pY for more information.

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Celebrating Head Starts across the state on National Childcare Provider Day! Visit https://t.co/dpdJ0145pY to learn more about how we serve over 2,000 children in Nebraska and check out 2024-2025 enrollment dates.

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Special thanks to Senator Blood, Senator Brandt, and other non-profit advocates who served as panelists during our advocacy workshop series at Doane! Your dedication to understanding grassroots movements and amplifying the voice of college students is inspiring.

[National Community Action Partnership @CAPartnership]

In honor of National Teacher Day, we’d like to give thanks to all our hardworking and dedicated teachers serving the wonderful children enrolled in Community Action #HeadStart programs. Thank you for all you do! #NationalTeacherDay #CommunityActionMonth #60YearsStrong

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60 years and going strong! Since 1964, the #CommunityAction Network has been helping people like Chelsie. See how Community Action Lehigh Valley helped Chelsie move out of homelessness and become a successful business owner! https://t.co/4nsDJAzzpK #CommunityAction60

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It’s been 60 years since the birth of our nation’s #CommunityAction Agencies. That’s 60 years of helping people and families reach their full potential with life-changing services like housing support, job skills training, early childhood education and more! #CommunityAction60

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Community Action of Nebraska and @SenatorFischer are both committed to making sure every Nebraskan has the opportunity to live "The Good Life." Thanks to K-Street Head Start staff for giving a tour yesterday!