What happens when local news disappears? Researchers have studied this for years. Government waste rises, polarization deepens, fewer people vote. Local journalism is civic infrastructure, and it needs our support. Read the full recap:
omni.org/insights/local-news-essential-civic-infrastructure.
Sometimes systems change takes more than new strategies. It asks us to rethink power, process, and progress.
At this month's Purpose Hour, Elevated Denver shared how they’re addressing homelessness by fixing consistent system breakdowns and centering lived experience: www.omni.org/insights/fix....
February Purpose Hour: Reimagining Participation in Community Change
What does it mean to build solutions WITH communities, not FOR them? Join us Feb 5th at Club CiviCO in Denver for a conversation unpacking this with Elevated Denver and Omni.
Get your ticket: www.omni.org/civico/purpo....
🚀 Meet LoMA, our free AI-powered logic model assistant for changemakers.
Draft faster, explore new pathways, and bring more clarity to your work. It’s a tool to support (not replace) the wisdom of communities.
Try it now: www.omni.org/loma-logic-m....
We just published a statement on the termination of ~$2B in federal mental health and substance use prevention funding. These cuts threaten life-saving services and risk reversing progress on overdose deaths. We urge immediate action to restore this funding.
www.omni.org/insights/ter...
When research informs national policy, that’s impact. An Omni study on family support in Teller County, CO was cited by the U.S. Senate—showing how local data can shape national decisions and protect families.
📽️ Watch @koaa5.bsky.social coverage of the story here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrSe....
On January 22, join CiviCO from Omni at the History Colorado Center for the Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medals event, honoring bold leadership shaping the state and celebrating 150 years of service, innovation, and civic vision!
🎟️ Tickets: omni.org/cgcm
#CGCM #CivicLeadership #CommunityImpact
We just wrapped the first year of our evaluation of North Dakota’s State Opioid Response efforts.
6K+ screenings, 1K+ overdose reversals, 35 new peer specialists. Real data, real impact. We’re proud to support this work.
Read the annual report here: www.omni.org/project/nd-sor.
#PublicHealth
Room confinement is common in juvenile detention. We asked: is there a better way? With the right support for both youth and staff, yes. A safe approach without room confinement starts with trust, time to recover, and trauma-informed care. Learn more: www.omni.org/insights/red....
Starting or growing a Stepping Up initiative?
Check out the new Readiness Toolkit webinar from Omni and CSG Justice Center. Learn how to assess readiness, build partnerships, and use data for impact.
Watch the recording: csgjusticecenter.org/events/behav.... #SteppingUp
What helps youth feel safe and supported? Omni worked with Adams County Health to gather insights from youth and partners for its FY26 Youth Health & Well-Being Assessment.
The reports paints a clear picture grounded in lived experience and local strengths.
Read it: www.omni.org/publication/...
River Bridge partnered w/ Omni to assess child abuse prevention education in Garfield County. We found strong partnerships, but gaps in trauma training & public awareness. Prevention must meet people where they are, with tools that work. More: omni.org/project/river-bridge-child-abuse-prevention.
We're excited to share our latest investment in innovation at Omni: Dr. Holen Hirsh will be Omni's first ever Head of Innovation! Read our announcement:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/innova...
Congratulations to the CiviCO 2025 Governors Fellows! 🎉
We’re inspired by your commitment to shaping Colorado’s future and can’t wait to see where your leadership journeys take you next.
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New project alert! Omni's Center for Social Investment team will be partnering with A Precious Child to forecast its economic impact across the Denver Metro using a Social Return on Investment (SROI) model. APC's work helps children in need thrive, and we’re excited to measure that impact.
The 2025 Annual Report for VA’s VASIS Dashboard & SEOW is live!
📈 47.8% increase in engagement
🧠 New indicators plus VA Data Finder launched
🔍 See how data is driving better behavioral health: www.vasis.org
📄 Full report: www.omni.org/project/vasis-seow.
#VASIS #SEOW #PublicHealth #DataTools
Featured project: Omni led strategic planning to guide the use of opioid settlement funds in Warren County, VA. The plan centers:
📌 Action
⚖️ Equity
💰 Sustainability
📊 Evidence
Proud to support community-driven solutions. Read the plan: www.omni.org/project/warr....
Featured project: Omni led strategic planning to guide the use of opioid settlement funds in Warren County, VA. The plan centers:
📌 Action
⚖️ Equity
💰 Fiscal sustainability
📊 Evidence
Proud to support community-driven solutions. Read the plan: www.omni.org/project/warr....
Collecting data can build connection, not just check a box.
Our Information Gathering Toolkit helps you conduct surveys, interviews, and focus groups that are ethical, inclusive, and useful. Explore real-world examples and practical tips for data that leads to change. www.omni.org/resource/inf...
Big news! CiviCO has joined Omni to grow leadership, civic engagement, and organizational strength. This merger brings together two organizations into one vision: thriving communities powered by strong programs, leaders, and institutions. Learn more about our vision at www.omni.org/civico.
Too many people with mental health/substance use challenges end up in jail, where they do not get the care they need.
Join our webinar to learn how the Stepping Up Readiness Toolkit can help counties connect people to care and improve public safety. Register: csgjusticecenter.org/events/behav....
Today Omni signed the National Council of Nonprofit's letter of solidarity opposing efforts to exploit political violence to silence nonprofits. We must stay free to pursue our mission of advancing positive change in the communities we serve. Read more: www.councilofnonprofits.org/articles/att....
Elevate Boulder shows how $500/mo in cash can ease stress and meet immediate needs. But our evaluation's data also reveal long-term, singificant financial challenges (such as childcare or healthcare costs) may need structural solutions. Featured on CBS News: www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new...
Omni is hiring!
We're seeking a Senior Research Manager to lead equity-centered applied research & evaluation consulting projects with emphasis working with our Center for Social Investment team. Learn more + apply at www.omni.org/careers
Honored to see our CEO and the work of @elevateddenver.bsky.social highlighted by City Changers. Their co-designed Collaboratory model aims to empower people with lived experiences to design systemic change.
Learn more: citychangers.org/collaboratory/
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Exciting news from our client Archways! Family Threads is now an evidence-based program as of June 2025. Evaluation with us showed strong gains in family resilience, recovery, and access to support. We're proud to have helped Archways earn this designation! Learn more: www.omni.org/project/arch....
Omni is presenting at the Public Health in the Rockies conference next month! We're excited to connect with others advancing public health resilience, so stop by our presentations and our booth and say hello.
#PublicHealth #OpioidResponse #DataForAction
New in the Family Justice Journal: every $1 invested in a rural Family Resource Center = $2.92 saved by the child welfare system. Our latest SROI study reinforces FRCs as an evidence-based strategy for family support. www.thefamilyjusticegroup.org/family-justi...
#SROI #FamilySupport #DataForImpact
We're pleased to announce that our Center for Social Investment's Managing Director, Dr. Sara Bayless, has joined the Advisory Committee for the Colorado Impact Investment Network! The network will build a trust-based, impact-first funding pathway to support social enterprises. #impactinvesting
We'll be presenting two exciting topics at the National Prevention Network's conference next month! We'll also have a booth at the conference, so stop by and say hello if you're there! #NPNConference
