Current Events

Weds January 23 – 5:30 pm – City Hall Room 326 First meeting after the new mayor comes onboard. What new thinking might be in store that’s different than before? If you’ve never attended these meetings, start the new year strong by observing citizen participation in action. The Task Force members are starting to get their feet solidly on the ground after several months of research. Now is the time they most need public input, especially about low-income housing and homelessness. What would you ask them to prioritize? A good Housing and Homelessness Coordinator to bring some expertise to this […]

Saturday Jan 18 – 1:00 pm – Omni Center, 3274 N. Lee Ave. Renters in Northwest Arkansas are meeting tomorrow – Saturday January 18 – to talk about their concerns – which are many. Any Omni folks who are renting will find the discussions very relevant to their experience. Discussions are ALWAYS lively learning experiences. If you don’t rent but support rights and well-being for renters of course you’ll find it interesting too.

Gladys Tiffany, Director Omni Center for Peace Justice & Ecology It’s been an intense week of trying to work out schedules and details for all the people of the white house. 30 days was really not a charitable amount of time to ask low income people to make abrupt changes like this.  The while house is empty and the people have moved, thanks to you help. Of the eight, one found a normal apartment without help from you and me. It’s a studio that he’s paying not much more than he was paying before. He had the advantage of being a veteran. He didn’t […]

Thursday January 16 – 7:00 pm – Omni Center A concert for the old year gone — and new year crazy. But we’re seeking out the Light no matter what! This is one of those concerts from Walter Schmidt and Kelly & Donna Mulhollan that you’d be sorry you missed. No reserved seating… make donations at the door and enjoy music from these awesome performers.

January 5 – 7:00 pm – New Years Open Mic with a positive spin THIS SUNDAY! New Years Open Mic with a positive spin THIS SUNDAY! The campus environmental youth group, Zero Hour, will be joining us. Bring your song or words our just your ears and help us ring in the new year.  Kelly and DonnaOmni Center

Australian climate activists blockade world’s largest coal port “Rising Tide” climate activists recently caused a temporary suspension of shipping at the world’s largest coal port in Newcastle. More than 100 kayaks blocked the shipping channel as part of several days of protest actions that led to 173 arrests.   A few days later, in a coordinated act of civil disobedience, hundreds of protesters blocked the road to Parliament in Canberra, leading to more arrests.  The protesters are calling on the government to immediately cancel all new fossil fuel projects and end all coal exports from Newcastle by 2030. It is also calling […]

From Debbie Martin Director Continuum of Care NWA Information for your team for the PIT count. Dear Community Members, We are gearing up for the 2025 Point In Time (PIT) Count, an annual effort to document homelessness in our community and gather crucial data to address housing needs. The PIT Count provides essential insights that help shape service planning and resource allocation for those experiencing homelessness. We need your help to make this year’s count a success, and it’s deeply meaningful for everybody who helps! Volunteer Opportunity: We are seeking volunteers to support this important event. Training will be provided […]

Gladys Tiffany, Director Omni Center for Peace Justice & Ecology Jan 5 2025 If the SZ Apartment Corporation and the legal system have no heart, that’s not true of Omni people. You are people who have heart in spades. You’ve donated over $3300 to help the eight people who live in this apartment find other housing over the winter. If you’ve gotten the posts from Facebook and GoFundMe you know that one couple has found a safe place and is moving now – thanks to your generosity – and others are still struggling to find a place. Some feel that […]