Omaha Together One Community is a proud local affiliate of the nation’s largest and longest standing organizing network, the Industrial Areas Foundation. As we write this, our brothers and sisters from our 10 sister organizations in Texas are suffering greatly and what’s most shocking, needlessly. The Texas power crisis is entirely man made and was… Read More
Statement on the Insurrection at the U. S. Capitol Yesterday
For almost 30 years, OTOC has been working as part of a national network to teach and practice the political skills necessary to effectively, respectfully participate in the democratic process. What happened yesterday in DC was an assault on democracy. OTOC condemns the acts of violence that were witnessed by the world, and commit to… Read More
You Can Reduce Rates Charged by Payday Lenders
Payday Lending companies now charge Nebraskans an average 387% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for small amount, short term loans. In this current election you can help reduce that APR to no more than 36%. How? 1. On your ballot vote FOR Initiative Measure 4282. Ask your friends and family to vote FOR Initiative Measure 4283…. Read More
Douglas County CARES Funding for Rental Assistance – Applications open now!
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted last Tuesday, July 14th, to finalize a plan that allocates $10 million of the $166 million of Douglas County’s CARES Act funds for rental assistance. Influential in this decision was the engagement of leaders from Omaha Together One Community (OTOC) who met with many of the Commissioners to… Read More
Rental challenges are enormous. County Board can help greatly!
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