Imagine dozens, if not hundreds, of families in Douglas County getting evicted every week for non-payment of rent starting the first of July. This is part of the context for a momentous challenge the Douglas County Board of Commissioners is facing. They must distribute $166 million from the federal CARES Act to address the… Read More
OTOC Statement on Racism
OTOC Statement on Racism We join with people of faith across the country in standing with Black communities and affirming unequivocally that Black Lives Matter. We vow to examine our own hearts, to acknowledge the prejudices we find there, and to admit how they contribute to the racist systems of our society. We grieve with the… Read More
Elections in the Pandemic
The Nebraska Primary Election is scheduled for May 12, 2020. This election covers primary voting for US President, US Congressional Representatives, US Senate District 1, some state Senators (odd numbered districts), and several county and local positions including some School Board, OPPD, College Regents, County Commissioners, etc. depending on where you live and what districts you… Read More
Call now for a Just Stimulus Package
Please Contact Congress Person and Senators RIGHT NOW ahead of votes on Stimulus Package As of this morning, the US Senate is deadlocked in its effort to pass a $1.8+ trillion fiscal stimulus bill to address the Covid-19 public health and economic crisis. OTOC is part of the Industrial Areas Foundation, a Coalition of over… Read More
End All Evictions during Corona Virus
On Wednesday, March 26, Governor Pete Ricketts signed an executive order postponing evictions due to non-payment of rent from Coronavirus. OTOC is pleased at this great first step towards preventing more homelessness from evictions during this crisis. Thank you for your action that helped this to happen! KETV Coverage: https://www.ketv.com/article/gov-ricketts-to-provide-covid-19-response-update-wednesday-afternoon/31930902# This order removes the requirement… Read More
How to keep community using Zoom
Zoom is online meeting software we can use to help stay connected. When the time comes, click the link above. This works on a computer, tablet, iPad, or smart phone. For each Zoom meeting, click the link provided when it is time for the meeting. This is what that looks like: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/787401155?pwd=TUdQVTlsdG9INk4rdnFweDZFZTZLdz09… Read More