Name: Build the Heartland
Start: 2026-11-20T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-21T02:00:00.000Z
Location: 720 N 87th St, Omaha, NE 68114, USA

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Building the Heartland After the Election: Connecting Our Communities, Sharing Our Stories &amp; Building What Comes Next Join us on November 20&ndash;21, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska, for Building the Heartland, a two-day community gathering bringing together immigrant families, community members, youth, organizers, and advocates from Iowa and Nebraska. As our communities navigate the political climate after the election, it is more important than ever to come together, listen to one another, share our experiences, and think about how we move forward. This gathering will create space for honest conversations, learning, connection, and collective action. We will hear directly from families impacted by immigration raids, discuss the effects of mass deportation on our families and communities, and explore what the post-election lame-duck period could mean for immigrant communities.Throughout the two days, participants will also have opportunities to strengthen their leadership and storytelling skills, learn about the American Dream and Promise Act and related advocacy efforts, and identify ways to stay connected and take action in their communities. What to Expect<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community Conversations: Hear and learn from families affected by immigration raids and create space for their stories and experiences.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Understanding the Moment: Discuss the post-election landscape and what the lame-duck period could mean for our communities.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Calculating the Cost of Mass Deportation: Explore the human and economic impact of mass deportation.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Leadership &amp; Storytelling: Build skills to share our stories, engage our communities, and strengthen our collective voice.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Advocacy &amp; Action: Learn about the American Dream and Promise Act, the Dreamers Promise campaign, and opportunities for community advocacy.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Building What&#39;s Next: Work together to identify priorities, commitments, and next steps for our communities across Iowa and Nebraska.</li></ul>Who Should Attend? This event is open to immigrant families, U.S. citizens, young people, community members, organizers, advocates, and anyone who believes in building stronger and more connected communities. No previous organizing experience is needed. Event Information 📅&nbsp;Dates: November 20&ndash;21, 2026 📍&nbsp;Location: 720 N 87th St, Omaha, NE 68114, USA 🎟️&nbsp;Registration: FREE 🍽️ Meals: Provided Your voice, your story, and your presence matter. Come connect with others, learn together, and be part of building a stronger future for our communities.We look forward to seeing you in Omaha!

Building the Heartland After the Election: Connecting Our Communities, Sharing Our Stories &amp; Building What Comes Next Join us on November 20–21, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska, for Building the Heartland, a two-day community gathering bringing together immigrant families, community members, youth, organizers, and advocates from Iowa and Nebraska. As our communities navigate the political climate after the election, it is more important than ever to come together, listen to one another, share our experiences, and think about how we move forward. This gathering will create space for honest conversations, learning, connection, and collective action. We will hear directly from families impacted by immigration raids, discuss the effects of mass deportation on our families and communities, and explore what the post-election lame-duck period could mean for immigrant communities.Throughout the two days, participants will also have opportunities to strengthen their leadership and storytelling skills, learn about the American Dream and Promise Act and related advocacy efforts, and identify ways to stay connected and take action in their communities. What to Expect<ul><li>Community Conversations: Hear and learn from families affected by immigration raids and create space for their stories and experiences.</li><li>Understanding the Moment: Discuss the post-election landscape and what the lame-duck period could mean for our communities.</li><li>Calculating the Cost of Mass Deportation: Explore the human and economic impact of mass deportation.</li><li>Leadership &amp; Storytelling: Build skills to share our stories, engage our communities, and strengthen our collective voice.</li><li>Advocacy &amp; Action: Learn about the American Dream and Promise Act, the Dreamers Promise campaign, and opportunities for community advocacy.</li><li>Building What's Next: Work together to identify priorities, commitments, and next steps for our communities across Iowa and Nebraska.</li></ul>Who Should Attend? This event is open to immigrant families, U.S. citizens, young people, community members, organizers, advocates, and anyone who believes in building stronger and more connected communities. No previous organizing experience is needed. Event Information 📅 Dates: November 20–21, 2026 📍 Location: 720 N 87th St, Omaha, NE 68114, USA 🎟️ Registration: FREE 🍽️ Meals: Provided Your voice, your story, and your presence matter. Come connect with others, learn together, and be part of building a stronger future for our communities.We look forward to seeing you in Omaha!

CommUnity Project

Build the Heartland

720 N 87th St

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