65 people gathered on Friday evening to watch the film “The Last Dream.” It is a documentary about a group of youth in Baltimore whose parents are Temporary Protected Status recipients. With the TPS program under threat and caught in legal battles, the children, most of whom are US citizens, are also caught in the… Read More

Medicaid Expansion Hearing
On Nov. 13, the Omaha World Herald reported on the public hearing on the advisability of implementing expanded Medicaid with the Section 1115 Waiver experiment proposed by the Nebraska State Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS). At that hearing, 24 out of 24 speakers opposed it. You can oppose it, too. Comment here. Background: Besides… Read More

Thank You for a Wonderful Training Series!
Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up: Why People of Faith Matter We would like to take a moment to thank everyone who put on and attended our Rebuilding Democracy series. With the support and handwork of many OTOC leaders and IPL educators, participants were able to learn about their important role as a citizen in relation… Read More

OTOC wins award for Outstanding Grassroots Organizing from Nebraska Appleseed
On Thursday, October 10, 2019, OTOC leaders were awarded the Roots of Justice awards at the Nebraska Appleseed Good Apple Awards. The joyous night was filled with good food, inspiring award winners, and lots of smiles and laughter. Thank you, Nebraska Appleseed to recognizing the long rooted work of OTOC in our community. Read more… Read More

OTOC Leaders respond to lawsuit against new rental inspection ordinance
OTOC calls on MOPOA for Collaboration, not Lawsuits OWH Article 10/9/19 Channel 7 News Story with Restoring Dignity The Housing Action Team of Omaha Together One Community (OTOC) is disappointed that the Metro Omaha Property Owners Association (MOPOA) has once again chosen a strategy of lawsuits over collaboration with other stakeholders in the city. We… Read More

OTOC Leaders testify against delays and complications of Medicaid
On Friday, Sept. 20, eight OTOC leaders traveled to Lincoln and participated in an action to express disapproval of the 1115 waiver filed by the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS). It substantially changes the law providing for Medicaid expansion in Nebraska that was passed by the voters as Initiative 427. A press… Read More