The Exchange Newsletter Issue 3, 2023

Members of OTG attend weekly meetings to learn about sexual health.

of OneWorld’s sexual health program and are chosen based on their commitment to helping others learn about sexual health and their desire to make a difference in their community. “The 11 adolescents in this group are a big part of our team,” said Vazquez. “They provide feedback and help us connect with other teens outside of the group. We could not do what we do without them.” Earlier in 2023, OneWorld opened the Park Avenue outreach center. Vazquez said this

physical space has played a crucial role in giving OTG members a sense of belonging and safety. Members of OTG attend bi-weekly meetings at the new outreach center and participate in community activities such as local parades, community events and outreach functions. Adriana, OTG member, joined the group after seeing the adolescent health outreach team’s presentation. Her sister had previously been a part of OTG, so Adriana thought she should try it out for herself.

OTG goes to KC In the summer of 2023, the Omaha Teen Generation (OTG) youth group traveled to Kansas City for a mini-retreat. The group went to the Worlds of Fun amusement park and stayed in a house together where they cooked a family-style dinner and watched movies. Luis Vazquez, Adolescent Health Outreach Manager, said these trips are a way to thank the group members for their dedication and hard work and to encourage self-reflection. “Our members wanted a sort of introduction to college, and staying in that house gave them that and more,” said Vazquez. “They got a sense that being a part of OTG is more than a responsibility, it’s a family.” Next year, the group is planning to go camping in Wyoming.

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