Weitz Family Foundation

We prioritize and support systemic change that transforms our community into an equitable place to live.

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

Interested in developing your advocacy skills? Applications for Lobby School are currently open through Wednesday, July 31st! Renee Fry, our Policy Consultant, writes more about this unique opportunity on our website.

https://t.co/XhbLjsJbh4

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

Olivia's academic background informed and inspired her Weitz Fellowship work at Women's Fund of Omaha, where she was able to dig in to programs like Access Granted. Read more about Olivia's experiences on our website!

https://t.co/hmXIZbJeXT

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

Chisomnazu offers insight into how the UNO's Service Learning Academy operates and the way she contributed to streamlining project management through her Weitz Fellowship. Read her guest blog on our website!

https://t.co/su2XY6Lvtm

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

Emily, Weitz Fellow at The Union for Contemporary Art, believes in the transformative potential of art. Learn more about Emily's experiences about approaching art through a social justice lens in our latest guest blog post!

https://t.co/Bhx8Hpa7LH

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

Diana has had a plethora of learning opportunities throughout her Weitz Fellowship at Autism Action Partnership. Read Diana's reflections about her growth on our website. You can even catch some of her recommendations for places to visit!

https://t.co/Zk4PvJjVjR

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

Our Weitz Fellow program is being reimagined! Emily writes about our new process and shares information about how organizations can apply for a fellow in her new blog. Applications are due Friday, May 31st!
https://t.co/Bv9BVgA2W4

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

As a Weitz Fellow for Nebraska Appleseed, Amber has really enjoyed being in the social justice space to give back to the community. Read more about Amber's growth this year in her guest blog!
https://t.co/6KXbjEwieu

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

Kitty's Weitz Fellowship at Film Streams has included researching, curating her own film series, and attending her first festival! She offers more details about such experiences in her guest blog.
https://t.co/8u8VvvOpZp

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

Renee Fry, Policy Consultant at Weitz Family Foundation, writes in her guest blog about how this year's legislative session is turning out thus far. Check out her informative post on our website!

https://t.co/taAgzLpLE9

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

Madeleine's experience at the Nebraska Civic Engagement Table has been all about learning and growth! Check out her blog on our website to read more of her Weitz Fellowship highlights.

https://t.co/gECZvhSY67

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

Where does the time go? Robia has been at the Weitz Family Foundation for three amazing years! She shares how far our work has come along, what excites her about the future of the foundation, and what brings her the most pleasure in her latest blog post. https://t.co/1EbA9MZG4y

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

An exciting leadership change at the Weitz Family Foundation: Katie Weitz is passing the baton to Emily Nguyen! The team is extremely grateful for & celebrates Katie's thoughtful leadership as well as Emily's strong vision & commitment to our values. https://t.co/8Hn9a8Sf8u

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

In the next few weeks, our team will wrap up grant review for applications submitted for funding in 2024! In the meantime, check out Emily's reflections about this period in her new blog. https://t.co/Sm4ztXwcpH

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

Engaging with policymakers can be intimidating, which is why our Policy Consultant Renee Fry is offering grantees opportunities to learn about legislative basics through a 6-week workshop series. Read Katie's reflections from the 1st session in her blog! https://t.co/ZYZ2mUGQ3i

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

Exciting news! Please meet the newest member of the Weitz Family Foundation Team: Diana Martinez 🎉 Diana started with us as a Program Associate earlier this month. Get to know a little bit more about Diana in her blog post. https://t.co/zZ1troDEaA

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

Did you know we didn't always have an application system? Katie shares more about how the foundation used to operate and what the review process looks like now in her newest blog! https://t.co/MKFam6UPDY

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

Mynesha Spencer, Inclusion Strategist, writes about the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses and offers tangible steps for individuals and organizations to take in her latest blog post!
https://t.co/rqa8vLyUNz

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

TODAY is the day! Our applications are due at 5pm. Be sure to submit your requests before then! 🎉

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

Only a few more days until our applications are due! Submit your proposal by THIS Monday, August 28th at 5pm CST ✨
https://t.co/4c28T62Lh9

[Weitz Family Foundation @WeitzFamFound]

Our Grantee Gathering last month allowed us recognize the amazing work being done by our partners while offering them opportunities to network with one another in a casual and sea-labratory environment ☀ 🌊 Read Robia's reflection in our newest blog post!
https://t.co/JKoKNJxfjM