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ACLU of Nebraska and RISE Send Voting Rights Information to County Jails
Thousands of people who are incarcerated in Nebraska’s county jails will have access to voting rights information this week thanks to a mass mailing organized by the American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska and reentry organization RISE. Educational pamphlets produced by the organizations began arriving at the jails yesterday.
734 RISE In-Prison Program Graduates!
On June 11th, 2024 the 9th RISE Cohort at the Omaha Correctional Center pitched their business ideas and graduated!
RISE Graduates Volunteer
At ISE we are building a volunteer opportunity service for RISE Graduates who want to give back! One of the recurring things we hear is, “I want to give back but nobody will give me a chance.”
April is a Big Month
April is also National Volunteer Month. RISE would not be able to do this work without the care, support, and kindness of our volunteers. We have a special, trusting, and trustworthy group of volunteers.
ACTION ALERT: Tell Senators to vote "YES" for Fair Chance Licensing
Although Nebraska has an unemployment rate of 2.3%, the state is faced with a workforce shortage.
Nebraska’s 5th Annual Day of Empathy
We believe that people who have been impacted by the criminal justice system are the most integral voices in advocating for change. Nebraska needs all of its citizens to vote, there should not be a wait to participate.
Nebraska’s 2024 Legislative Session is Underway
Nebraska's 108th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session began yesterday, January 3rd, and it was right to business. Learn more about the day and how to follow along here.
RISE Has 688 Graduates!
"I've been told that I've matured and have become more disciplined, I am not as quick to be angered, and I've become more educated because of this program and others.”