Who We Are
Nebraska Counts is a coalition of nonpartisan nonprofit organizations who serve thousands of fellow Nebraskans across the state. Nebraska is one of 2 states that does not have a statewide Complete Count Committee, a best practice recommended by the U.S. Census Bureau. We are bridging this gap by using our extensive contacts and volunteer networks to ensure that every person in Nebraska is counted by the 2020 census.
Our goals
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Working with diverse stakeholders and government agencies to ensure a full, fair, and accurate 2020 count in Nebraska.
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Avoiding duplication of outreach efforts and maximize limited resources.
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Developing a statewide education and outreach plan for hard to count communities.
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Building a collaborative budget for this outreach and working with other local Complete Count Committee efforts.
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Strengthening local nonprofit organizations' internal capacities and external influence through grantmaking and collaboration.
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Building a robust and meaningful network of diverse leaders from all corners of our communities.
Our Committee
Photo used with permission by Lauren Farris of The Bay
Asian Community and Cultural Center, Lincoln
Coalition for a Strong Nebraska
East African Community of Nebraska
Heartland Workers Center
Inclusive Communities
InCOMMON Community Development
League of United Latin American Citizens
League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha
League of Women Voters of Nebraska
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln South of Downtown Community Development Organization
National Coalition of 100 Black Women - Omaha
Nebraska Civic Engagement Table
Nebraska Children and Families Foundation
Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition, Inc.
Nebraskans Against Gun Violence
Nonprofit Association of the Midlands
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Panhandle Partnership
Planned Parenthood, Nebraska
Tri-Faith Initiative
Unity in Action
Voices for Children
Women’s Foundation of Lincoln & Lancaster County