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About Us
Purpose
To provide a mechanism for collaborative efforts to improve communication and achieve greater access to affordable and quality healthcare, education, information, resources, and services for the North Omaha community.
Mission
To help promote ethnic diversity and cultural understanding essential to improving the overall health of Nebraskans through premier educational programs, innovative research to include community-based participatory research, and outreach to underserved populations in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Vision
To promote optimal health and well-being of adults, children and families who work, live, worship and do business in the North Omaha community.
History
The North Omaha Community Care Council was an idea and concept introduced to the faculty and staff of UNMC in the spring of 1996. Robin Kammandel, RN advocated developing a closer relationship with the local communities through the development of Community Partnerships. A community advisory board was formed with the idea that members would live, work, or own businesses in the North Omaha area. The recruitment of 20 community members and one ex-official member from the Douglas County Board of Health would encompass the working advisory board.
This board would develop its own governing By-Laws and policies for operation. A budget was given to Robin Kammandel to start operations and engagement with the community. In the fall of 1996, a Community Liaison was hired to facilitate the newly formed NOCCC. Mr. Wayne R. Houston would be tasked with the development of By-Laws and policies, member recruitment, bi-monthly meetings, sub-committees, campus resources, and youth programming.
Under the leadership of the first NOCCC President, Carolyn Green, the advisory board established Communications, Community Health Issues, Youth and Young Adult sub-committees. Because of the need to provide services to the community and well as existing in an advisory capacity, the governance group decided to look into fundraising options. The NOCCC received 501C3 tax-exempt status on March 6, 2004.
Today the NOCCC has expanded its leadership board and members to represent over 50 organizations in and around the North Omaha community.
Officers
President
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Rev. Portia Cavitt
Treasurer
Beverly Lahlum Taylor, Ed.D
Vice President / President-Elect
Keyonna King, DrPH, MA
Assistant Treasurer
Tia Blair
Secretary
Board Members
President
Donna Stewart, Ph.D.
Vice President / President-Elect
Committees
Connectivity
Chair: Diana Rogel, Todd Webb, Blake Frederick
Email: connectivity@northomahaccc.org​
The Connectivity Committee manages NOCCC’s communications through social channels. The chair approves all website announcements before publication and shares them on the site and calendar.
Scholarship
Email: scholarship@northomahaccc.org
The Scholarship Committee refines application materials, promotes the scholarship, and selects recipients (NOCCC Scholars) recognized at the Annual Impact Luncheon. Up to $1,500 in scholarships are awarded, with checks delivered to colleges in December. The committee aims to engage past scholars and welcomes ideas for strengthening this network.
Membership
Chair: La'Tresha Rideout MA, BS.
Email: membership@northomahaccc.org
The Membership Committee maintains membership records and implements strategies to increase membership. Annual fees are $25 for individuals, due by March 31st.
Fundraising
Co-Chairs: Brenda Council & Dr. Donna Stewart
Email: fundraising@northomahaccc.org
The Fundraising Committee develops and implements strategies to secure financial resources, enabling NOCCC to deliver its programs and services.
Youth & Outreach
Co-Chairs: Rev. Portia Cavitt & La'Tresha Rideout MA, BS.
Email: outreach@northomahaccc.org
This committee hosts the annual Metro Area Teen Health Summit in July, promoting health and well-being among underserved junior high and high school students. The committee also manages a Patient Assistance Fund to support six North Omaha health centers.
Annual Luncheon
Chair: Dr. Donna Stewart
Email: luncheon@northomahaccc.org
The Luncheon Committee plans the Annual Impact Luncheon, NOCCC’s largest fundraiser, every November. The event honors community members with Spirit Awards and recognizes NOCCC Scholars.
*Committees meet a minimum of 3 times per year. To join a committee contact the committee chair.