Current Events

The Climate Moment Stories from this unique moment on Earth …. What’s happening with the climate?! Canada passes its FIRST climate justice law In June, Canada passed its first climate justice law. It was reported that “This new law requires the federal government to develop and regularly report on a strategy to prevent environmental racism and advance environmental justice. It promises a measure of accountability to communities that have long been on the front lines of climate disaster, pollution and environmental risks.” Activists submitted more than 10,000 petition signatures in a “groundswell of support” for the legislation. This year had the hottest […]

Determined Constituent Guide 2024 You can make a difference. The 2024 Determined Constituent Guide includes information about the Arkansas State Capitol, the fiscal session coming in April, how best to contact lawmakers, where to find committees, leadership roles, and more. https://www.gregleding.com/guide

People’s Action – You can take political action to change our country’s direction Fight For Our Future Omni folks stepped in and mailed 1000 post cards to swing states this year. If you need more to do before November rolls around, there are several awesome groups organizing phone banks, text banks and educational efforts of different kinds in an effort to defend our democracy from authoritarian takeover. Things you can do from your home.

Do you know someone who needs this IMPORTANT public service? It may save their lives and sanity. Sept 17, 9:00 am-1:00 pm – St. Paul’s Episcopal.

7-Hills Homeless Center raising money to support vulnerable people of Fayetteville Sunday Sept 22 – 12 noon-5 pm – Elk’s Lodge 4444 Crossover Road, Fayetteville Food and family fun for donation – more information right here… https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-us-for-nwa-largest-family-friendly-fundraising-event-tickets-935907804437?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sunday Sept 6 – 7:00 pm – Omni Center

The Climate Moment Stories from this unique moment on Earth …. What’s happening with the climate?! A new report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization with data from 24 low- and middle-income countries, finds that women-led families suffer more from extreme heat than other families. While heat stress is costly for all rural households, it is significantly more costly for households headed by a woman. Female-headed households lose 8 percent more of their annual income compared to other households. While many women are farmers, fewer women own the land they farm. Women-headed households are likely to lack access […]

Partners for Better Housing is enrolling participants and volunteers/sponsors for the 7 FREE Freddie Mac CreditSmart® Essentials cohort-based workshops designed to equip individuals with the tools to explore homeownership from September 2024 – March 2025! This round, we have a cohort for English AND Spanish speakers.  Each workshop will offer lessons about money management, homebuyer readiness, credit foundations and so much more. Each lesson is designed to empower and to encourage people to take the reins on their financial future so that they can reach their goals on their terms. Workshops will cover the following topics: Managing Your Money Understanding Your Income Basics of […]