Current Events

Major landmarks for renewable energy – China and India In the first six months of 2025, the world’s solar and wind farms generated more electricity than coal plants for the first time in history. China and India have led the surging installation of solar and wind energy generation. China added more renewable energy generation in the first half of the year than the rest of the world combined — adding so much that their use of fossil fuels dropped 2%. India added so much renewable electricity generation that their use of coal dropped 3% and their use of gas dropped 34%. Climate Moments provided by Dorothy […]

Housing Access! Mon Feb 9, AJRC Community Hub, 203 N. College Ave. Join us for a discussion on tenants rights with Legal Aid of Arkansas. We;ll also discuss debtor – creditor issues, landlord-tenant questions, and voter restoration. Come learn your rights, ask questions, and gain practical resources to protect youself and your community Overflow parking available next door at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Tues Feb 3 – 6:30 pm – Fayetteville Public Library https://www.facebook.com/events/1193909309386897 Citizens First Congress and many good partners are the grassroots coalition who’s going to get these ballot measures included in the next election. With your help there’ll be no stopping them! Just wait and see! You’ll hear the whole story Feb 3.

Friday Jan 30 – details below Hello community partners, I am writing with key details on the upcoming PIT count (Point in Time Count). PIT Count 2026: Key details: Training: Thursday 1/22/26 on zoom link below, 5:00 pm Count Date: Friday, 1/30/26, zoom 2 hour shifts starting at 8:00n am Note: We can/should interview people for the following 6 days as long as they were homeless on the night before the PIT. Thanks to everyone for the work you do everyday and your support of this important count that helps us draw federal funds and better understand the size and […]

Sunday January 25th 5:30-8pm Omni Center For Peace, Justice & Ecology 3274 N Lee Ave  Fayetteville, AR 72703 Come join us for a fun, friendly and delicious dinner! Hope to see you there! Bring a vegan dish to share, enough for 8 servings. All are welcome! Simple and easy, or gourmet. Short on time/energy? Salads, fruit & veggie trays, deli foods, breads, dips, etc. are fine. Desserts and beverages (no alcohol) are welcome additions. The recipe, or list of ingredients can be helpful for those with food allergies and any who may want to recreate your dish. If your dish is […]

Monthly Community Meeting Thurs, Jan 22 – 6:00-7:30 pm NEW LOCATION! AJRC Community Hub, 203 N. College Ave Join us for Harm Reduction Training with NWA Harm Reduction. Learn how to administer Naloxone, how to assist with harm reduction efforts in Arkansas. Anyone is welcome! Dinner provided.

Fri January 16- Monday Jan 19 – various locations See what’s happening from the Fayetteville Flyer article by Dustin Bartholomew https://fayettevilleflyer.com/2026/01/13/nwa-martin-luther-king-jr-council-to-host-recommitment-weekend-events-jan-16-19

We had a great visit with Chris Sweeny from the Ozark Chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. They’re protectors of that separation between church and state that’s kept America a thriving place for many. He brought a very generous gift of $300 from the Foundation. Thank you Chris and everyone part of your organization! And thank you to all the good people working to keep democracy alive and well in a very tough time.