Spanish Leadership Formation

80 Hispanic leaders from more than 21 different institutions gathered for a two-day leadership formation on June 21 and June 22. Sponsored by the Institute for Public Leadership, Omaha Together One Community, Catholic Campaign for Human Development and Inter-faith Education Fund, these participants learned how to connect one’s faith to relational organizing practices. The leadership […]

June Issue Cafes explore housing, organizing, power generation

Upcoming Issue Cafes: Environmental Sustainability: OPPD’s Programs and Policies on June 27, 6:45-8 pm Learn about Omaha Public Power District’s work on developing community solar projects and other policies working to make Omaha a greener community. Insights to Community Organizing with Paul Turner Influenced by the investigative process in Robert Caro’s article “The Secrets of […]

Relationship buildings aids passage of American Dream and Promise Act in House

The American Dream and Promise Act, H.R. 6, passed in the House of Representatives on June 4 The bill passed with a 237-187 vote. Only seven republicans supported the bill, including our Omaha-area representative, Don Bacon. OTOC and TPS leaders have continually met with him, attended town halls, and called countless times to build a […]