Stop in at the Urban Abbey coffee shop, 1026 Jackson in the Old Market, and earn money for OTOC (Omaha Together One Community)!

Each month Urban Abbey donates a portion of packaged coffee and counter sales to a like-minded nonprofit.  Urban Abbey’s mission is to provide space for public discussions as well as take action to serve and connect.

OTOC is Urban Abbey’s community partner in September! OTOC will sponsor a series of public discussions throughout September.  Learn more about OTOC’s work on vital issues and help OTOC prepare for an October 6 Candidate Accountability Session with candidates for Governor and Unicameral by coming to these lively discussions:

Thur. Sep. 4 at 6:00 p.m. –Omaha Land Bank and Housing Policy

Meet with Habitat for Humanity Director Amanda Brewer and OTOC leaders to learn how the Omaha Land Bank could revitalize abandoned properties.

Wed. Sep. 10 at 6:30 p.m.–Minimum Wage, Medicaid Coverage and Taxes

Join Sen. Jeremy Nordquist and OTOC leaders to learn about economic issues facing Nebraska including: vote on the minimum wage; expanding coverage of Medicaid and tax policy.

Thur. Sep. 18 at 7:00 p.m. – Policies affecting Children Fleeing to our Border

Learn from Lutheran Family Services Attorney Elizabeth Bowman about legal and practical issues faced by unaccompanied minors who are fleeing to the US border. Come to discuss this issue which Congress must resolve.

Tues. Sep. 23 at 7:00 p.m.   – How families can access mental health help.

Meet with leaders of OTOC Mental Health Action Team and Dr. Jai Sookram from Community Alliance to discuss how Nebraskans deal with mental health issues facing their families

Thur. Sep. 25 at 7:00 p.m. – OPPD’s 20 Year Plan

With leaders from the OTOC Environmental Action Team, learn about how OTOC worked with other organizations to encourage OPPD to use more renewable energy sources. Learn about OPPD’s 20 year plan for generating electricity. Learn what you can do to influence future decisions.