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Saving Climate Activists: Resilience Support Needed Climate Activist Research Study Informational Session >Begins May 10, 9-week research study>No charge for the informational session or participation in the research >More information below! >Help yourself and other activists thriveProject Lead: Sami Aaron Director of the Resilient Activist Center. Training, Research, Impact, and a Heart for Caring ActivistsIf you care, you suffer too. The Resilient Activist believes that the world needs inspired, visionary activists who have the resilience to see us through these unprecedented times. If you’re one of those visionary activists, or sense just how difficult the times are now, you know […]

A Conversation Fri April 22 – 7:00 pm – in person at Omni CenterJoanie Connors, therapist, peace activist, poet, author and former resident of Fayetteville is writing a book on her father’s experience as a military veteran and the impact of his PTSD on her family. Her research and thinking has made her very curious about other families and how that experience played out for them. This event will be a presentation on Joanie’s book and a conversation on this difficult but crucial topic that is central to helping a war culture begin to heal from the trauma we’ve both experienced and […]

Postcards to Swing States: A Progressive Turnout Project Initiative Save Democracy with a Stamp“Postcards to Swing States” formed when studies showed that a personal postcard, even from an unknown person, had a significant impact on voter turnout. The project had important results in the past two elections. The upcoming primary election is EVERY BIT AS IMPORTANT. It’s also well-known that when voter turnout is good, progressives tend to win. If voter turnout is low this primary, it will have potentially catastrophic effects on democracy.Arkansas is not a big swing state of course, but we can make a difference by helping […]

On Sunday April 10 we’re planning a “mock orientation” to pilot the starting Time Bank plan. It’s meant for a small group to give us feedback on how things flow. Would you like to join us for the test? Email us at omni@omnicenter.org to volunteer, friends! The Time Exchange design team is planning to be ready to go “live” (meaning we’ll start organizing member orientations and sharing transactions) as soon as a break in the virus opens up. Watch for social media to begin soon.

PLEASE SIGN!Does Arkansas need more prison beds?Join us in demanding NO NEW PRISONSPlease sign this petition to Governor Hutchinson! Click here  Governor Hutchinson announced an expansion of 498 beds to the Calico Rock North Central unit as a response to the backup of state sentenced Arkansans being housed in county jails across the state. The project is slated to cost between $60 and $100 million and is made possible by the state’s billion-dollar surplus pending approval from the legislature   There’s more at the link. Here’s a hint of what could happen instead of more prisoners: Arkansas’ punitive approach ignores data-backed […]

The Living Landscape SeriesStormwater Runoff WorkshopSat April 16 – 1:00 pm – Put his on your calendarOmni Center, 3274 N. Lee Ave, Fayetteville Jane Maginot, the stormwater educator for the University of Arkansas’ county extension office, will be giving a presentation on Low-Impact Development and stormwater management. We’ll learn various techniques for using storm water to enhance landscaping, reduce pollution of rivers and streams, and recharge our aquifer. After Jane’s presentation, participants will access the Omni grounds and brainstorm ways to use good stormwater practices in the development of our living landscape project. We will limit the number of participants to 20. Rain or […]

We just wanted to make you aware of some vaouable homebuyer preparedness trainings taking place this year! If interested, register here and or share with those who may be interested. Food will be provided at each. 1.   Homebuyer 101 (sorry this one happened already): Saturday, February 26th, 2022 from 12 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at 115 S. Willow Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701 2.   Down payment & Closing cost assistance (ADFA Homebuyer programs): Tuesday, March 29th, 2022 from 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Webinar & in person/Location TBD) 3.   Habitat for Humanity orientation and other homeownership programs and resources: Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 30th, 2022 @ 10 […]

IPCC report underscores Urgent need to ramp up Drawdown Solutions https://drawdown.org/solutionsEarlier this week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a sobering report sharing the latest knowledge on climate change impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability. In the report’s own words, “The science is clear. Any further delay in concerted global action will miss a brief and rapidly closing window to secure a liveable future.”  With severe impacts already underway, it’s critical we work NOW to minimize future harm and avoid change that exceeds our ability to adapt. What to do? Take a look at Project Drawdown’s 80-plus climate solutions; identify which you can […]