What Is OTOC (Omaha Together One Community)?

OTOC exists to recreate community.   In our fragmented society, people are disconnected and conversations about important issues are often difficult.  OTOC seeks to reweave the frayed social fabric and connect people across the lines that tend to divide them:  race, economics, religion, geography.

OTOC is broad-based, multiethnic and interfaith.  Members are institutions, mostly congregations, although like-minded organizations, such as neighborhood groups, schools and PTA’s are welcome to become members.

We teach people to become effective leaders, explore their legitimate interests, do solid research, engage in sometimes tough, but always respectful public discourse, hold elected officials accountable and create positive change through collective action.  Through the practice of these skills, people build relationships of trust and, by acting collaboratively, become part of solving their own problems rather than expecting someone else to take care of them.  This is OTOC’s “Iron Rule,”- never do for others what they can do for themselves.

Community organizing demands time, talent, discipline and commitment.  Those willing to do the work experience personal growth and transformation.  These leaders have witnessed the impact OTOC has made on their congregations and the city.

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Updated 8/17/2004