Omaha Social Impact Ecosystem

06/09/2022

Community rally for gun safety Saturday, June 11, at Memorial Park.

05/23/2022

"The Omaha Planning Department is in the middle of a planning process for our Housing Affordability Action Plan (HAAP). Part of our effort is gathering input from as many people as possible through a survey we created. We would love for you to take about 10 mins to answer the survey and to share it with other people so we can get as many responses as possible!" -- Christina Rommelfanger

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05/19/2022

Thanks to all who attended last night’s community screening of Wisdom of Trauma at the Kroc Center! The spirit of community was palpable. If you missed the event, no worries, the documentary was recently made available at https://thewisdomoftrauma.com/.

If you’d like more opportunity to explore the topic of trauma in community, REGISTER for Inclusive Communities Table Talk: Intersection of Mental Health, Trauma and Resilience Tuesday, May 24 6- 7:30. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/omaha-table-talk-intersection-of-mental-health-trauma-and-resilience-tickets-226080732557?aff=ebdssbeac

If you’d like to watch the film in virtual community, REGISTER for Wellbeing Partners' virtual screening on June 21 9:30 - 11:30. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/twp-june-forum-virtual-screening-of-the-wisdom-of-trauma-tickets-319056575807

If you have questions, or would like to arrange a facilitated viewing for your organization, CONNECT with the Omaha Social Impact Ecosystem.

If you were able to attend the event and would like to contribute financially to the efforts to bring the film to town, DONATE to support the cost of space rental and snacks. https://account.venmo.com/u/Susie-Hiley

If you’ve other ideas on how to create a trauma-informed Omaha, please share!

05/05/2022

Here are some in person and public opportunities to share your thoughts on affordable housing in Omaha.

04/25/2022

Almost a year from inception, we are hosting our first in-person event!

What? -- a facilitated screening of The Wisdom of Trauma

When? -- Wednesday, May 18. Doors open at 6:30 for casual conversation and the program begins at 7:00

Where? -- The Kroc Center, 2825 Y Street

Why? -- to experience a powerful film in the container of community and spark curiosity and conversation around creating a trauma-informed Omaha

Who? -- anyone interested in better understanding trauma, exploring the root causes of systemic problems such as addiction, homelessness, disease and incarceration and making the connection between individual trauma and collective wellbeing

***For those interested in further conversation, we are collaborating with Inclusive Communities on May 24th for a Table Talk on the intersection of mental health, trauma and resilience.

You can preview a trailer here: https://thewisdomoftrauma.com/ and register for the free event here: https://omahaecowisdomoftrauma.eventbrite.com

10/02/2021

Fun times in Gifford Park tomorrow!

Here it is! The 5th Annual Porchfest lineup for Sunday, October 3. TEN porches in Gifford Park for 2021!

All Young Girls Are Machine Guns
Matt Cox & the Marauders
The Prairie Gators
The Wildwoods
Midwest Dilemma
Bach Mai
Diego Danger
Mr. E & the Stringless Kite
Jeremy Mercy and the Rapture Orphans
The Bedrock
Bad Country
Wooden Music - Omaha
Kristen Taylor
Scott Severin Musician-Singer/Songwriter
Ebba Rose
Topher Booth
Corey & Carrie Ann
Matt Cronin
Josh Watson
Brikwondo
+open mic hosted by Aly Peeler
+poetry porch hosted by Zedeka Poindexter

Activities + food + vendors + schedule + porches TBA.



THANK YOU: Audio Visions Pro Sound, The Reader, California Bar, Gifford Park Neighborhood Association, E3 Music Management

10/01/2021

Hello Ecosystem! This is an invite to join the Flash Trash Mob (FTM) event happening on Sunday, October 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Cindy Tefft, the founder of the Blue Bucket Project, hosts the hour long FTM. Equipment is provided for volunteers to collect litter in designated areas throughout the city of Omaha.

See the details below:
Reminder that the FTM this weekend is on Sunday:

!!! FLASH TRASH MOB ALERT !!!

NEW Day: Sunday Oct. 3rd

NEW Time: 60 min, 10:00-11:00 am (let the dew evaporate:)

Area: South Omaha Trail parking 42nd & D South of I80, east of 42nd across from McD’s.

Family Friendly: We will be working the trail parking area & surrounding area, low traffic.

Per usual: No RSVP

09/28/2021

Hello Ecosystem! An opportunity for dialoguing, tending to Ecosystem roots and planning a potential project is emerging.

The seeds were sown by last summer’s powerful documentary The Wisdom of Trauma, which featured the work of Dr. Gabor Maté. In the film, directors and producers Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo make the connection between healing personal trauma and healing the collective.

Growing out of the intention to “shift local culture to one that orients toward vitality and well-being for all,” discussion of the root causes of the societal issues important to us could nourish the Ecosystem in these beginning stages.

The Wisdom of Trauma will once again be available for private online viewing October 4 - 10, and the Ecosystem will host a post-viewing Zoom conversation on Tuesday, October 19 from 7-8:30 p.m. During this time we will discuss how the film touched us personally, how the topics presented in the film may inform our personal and collective Ecosystem work and discuss the possibility of bringing the film to a larger audience here in Omaha. Register to view the film here: https://thewisdomoftrauma.com and register for the discussion here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOwpK62ibYRTqQ9sINjJlOppTWBZwCJkvrrI-CzBuEnyIgug/viewform

08/04/2021

One Omaha 💚 We so appreciate your support!

Ecosystem 💙 We look forward to engaging in meaningful conversation around the root causes of systemic problems and how we might heal in community. We'll share screening details as they become available!

08/02/2021

A second draft of the Nebraska Health Education Standards was released last week. This draft significantly weakens the inclusion of medically-accurate and age-appropriate essential elements—STD and pregnancy prevention, s*xual orientation, gender identity, consent and diverse family structures—resulting in a complete departure from what medical experts and decades of research clearly demonstrate is effective health education.

CALL TO ACTION: Just as a vibrant ecosystem requires diverse organisms in order to thrive, there are many ways to stand in solidarity with our LGBTQIA2S+ community members and show support for inclusive s*x education. What feels right to you?

- sign the Women’s Fund Petition calling for a 3rd draft

-write your Nebraska State Board of Education representative

-attend the Youth Rally at Stinson Park on Aug 5 from 5-6:00 in support of inclusive s*x education

-speak at the Nebraska State Board of Education public hearing at Aug 6 at 9:00 am

-share these opportunities on your social media channels, email or text

-watch the live meetings on Aug 5 - 6 to educate yourself

-check in on and support in your unique way those in the community that are doing the heavy lifting

-release any guilt over not having capacity to participate right now

-rest and recover

Curious how the action item(s) you select may reflect your specific roles within the Omaha Social Impact Ecosystem? Check out Deepa Iyer’s Social Change framework.