Civic Nebraska

05/30/2026

🐝 Happy one-year work anniversary to Sage Shadoan!

Sage brings a thoughtful, data-driven, and community-centered approach to Civic Nebraska’s statewide voting rights outreach work. Sage supervises our part-time canvassers, supports our nonpartisan get-out-the-vote programs and legislative advocacy outreach, and helps coordinate data across Civic Nebraska and our partners.

Outside of Civic Nebraska, Sage is deeply rooted in community. Sage helps with a mutual aid based community garden in Lincoln’s Near South Neighborhood, making fresh produce and gardening knowledge more accessible to neighbors. Sage also enjoys concerts, time outside with friends, horseback riding, and skating with No Coast Roller Derby of Lincoln.

Thank you, Sage, for the care, curiosity, and problem solving you bring to our team. We’re so grateful to celebrate one year with you!

05/29/2026

We’re grateful to Woods Charitable Fund, Inc. for this support and honored to be recognized alongside so many incredible Lincoln nonprofits. We also want to celebrate Nebraska Appleseed, our partner in this grant and in serving our communities!

Congratulations and thank you to our partners and all of Lincoln's nonprofits for all they do for our city. Read more about WCF's May grant awards at https://woodscharitable.org/news/

05/28/2026

Today is Give to Lincoln Day! 🎉

Your support goes even further today and helps strengthen civic health across our state through youth civic education, voting rights, election protection, and community engagement programs.

Every gift helps build a more informed, engaged, and connected Nebraska. 💙

Join us and make your impact today at https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/civic-nebraska

05/27/2026

Civic Nebraska’s work is powered by people who believe in a stronger, more connected democracy.

This Give to Lincoln Day, your gift helps support civic education, civic health, and civic action across Nebraska.

Give today and help build a more modern and robust democracy for all Nebraskans: https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/civic-nebraska.

05/27/2026

For the past year, Ty has helped create spaces where young people feel supported, seen, and empowered.

As Site Director at Lothrop Elementary CLC, Ty brings compassion, leadership, and care into every interaction. From her early experience working in her mother’s daycare to her background in nursing and youth development, her journey reflects a deep commitment to helping young people grow with confidence and connection.

Thank you, Ty, for everything you bring to Civic Nebraska, our students, and our communities. We’re so grateful to celebrate your first year with us and excited for all that’s ahead. 🎉

05/27/2026

May is Nebraska Bird Month, and our fifth graders are not waiting to lead. 💛

Our Kid Governor cabinet member, Victoria, interviewed with Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center leader to share important message about nature conservation and bird health.

Through Nebraska's Kid Governor, students research real issues, build platforms, create campaign videos, vote, and show us what civic leadership can look like at any age.

Watch the full interview and other videos on our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/PGsa0pSnTMU?si=jKuzfTOKEmxmDH0Q.

05/22/2026

CCFL staff and YAB (Youth Action Board) members enjoyed attending The State of Civic Life Conference 2026 by Civic Nebraska this week!

This one-day event was designed to strengthen civic health, action, and education by bringing together community catalysts, educators, local leaders, and neighborhood advocates.

📸 Kayla Bogenhagen, Angela Gebhardt, Sarah Cruz, and Jiromi Corona
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05/21/2026

When we say our staff is all in for Give to Lincoln Day… we mean it. 🎒

Your gift to Civic Nebraska supports civic education, civic health, and civic action across our state, from young leaders finding their voice to Nebraskans engaging in the issues that shape their communities.

Make your Give to Lincoln Day gift through May 28 and help build a more modern and robust democracy for all Nebraskans.

Give today: https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/civic-nebraska

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

We’re excited to welcome Matt Leighninger, Vice President of the National Civic League (), as the keynote speaker for our 2026 State of Civic Life Conference. Matt has spent more than 30 years helping communities across the country strengthen civic participation, improve public engagement, and reimagine local democracy.

From better public meetings to building healthier democracy ecosystems, his work is helping shape the future of civic life in America, and we can’t wait to bring that conversation to Nebraska.