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. www.linkedin.com/posts/liveci...

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/ elevateddenver.co

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

The next step in Omni’s brand evolution brings clearer storytelling, streamlined nav, and a bold new look that reflects our people, purpose, and national impact! Explore our new website at omni.org.

Omni is partnering with Greenhouse to plan a long-term evaluation of their impact. We're reviewing data, selecting methods, and building a roadmap to measure outcomes that matter. 🌱 Learn more about Greenhouse at greenhousescholars.org. #Evaluation #Impact

Need practical strategies for complex contexts? Join us at #NACCHO360 in Anaheim this month where Ailala Kay (Omni) and Lluvia Botello (NACCHO) will be presenting “Strategies for Advancing Health Equity in Rural Communities When You Can’t Say 'Health Equity’”. #PublicHealth

Omni’s Ailala Kay joins the Prevention Talks podcast to share insights on data-informed prevention + community-driven change. A must-listen for anyone in public health and prevention work! 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/07WV... . #EquityInAction #Prevention

T Schweimler, Research Manager at Omni, will be presenting two sessions at the #NCPG2025 conference this year. And be sure to stop by Omni’s booth to say hello! #BehavioralHealth

Exciting news! Ailala Kay, Omni’s Director of Learning & Development, is now ACC certified! This milestone deepens our ability to support clients with human-centered, impact-driven coaching. Congratulations to Ailala on this incredible achievement! 🎉

Thrilled to see Eden Griffin, Director at Omni, speak on a panel hosted by Washington State University about evaluating prevention efforts across complex funding landscapes—highlighting how we move from outputs to real impact. #Evaluation #SocialImpact

Excited to share that Omni VP Sara Bayless will speak on “Data, Trends & Access: Keeping Families at the Center” at the Adaptive Leadership Summit on May 28. Join her and fellow leaders to explore how family-centered data can drive equity! Register to attend at 2025.nationalfamilysupportnetwork.org

Excited to share that Eden Griffin, Director at Omni, will speak at the Society for Prevention Research 2025 conference in Seattle! She’ll be joining a roundtable on prevention data systems. Don’t miss it! #sprconf25 #PreventionScience

We’re excited to share our Inclusive Data Collection Guide — a practical tool designed to help organizations collect demographic data in ways that are inclusive, affirming, and equitable. www.omni.org/inclusive-la...

Boulder County’s Co-Responder Program pairs behavioral health professionals with law enforcement to support crisis calls. Omni’s latest evaluation highlights key outcomes from 2024. Read the full report at omni.org/boulder-coun.... #CrisisResponse #CoResponder

As research partners, we know AmeriCorps drives real change—from boosting literacy to tackling opioids to mitigating wildfires—AmeriCorps members strengthen community resilience. We join the calls for urgent action to sustain these vital programs. www.linkedin.com/posts/readin...

At today’s Rx Summit, one of our staff was among the attendees removed from RFK’s plenary for simply clapping in support of a conference attendee yelling “cuts kill.” We stand by the right of our staff to peacefully express their views. Silencing dissent erodes dialogue and democracy. 🧵⤵️

Congrats to Alana Anderson, one of our Senior Research Managers, on her selection to speak on a panel at the Society for Research in Child Development's conference next month! The discussion will explore ways developmental scientists can apply their skills outside of traditional academic paths.

Ana Nunes, PhD, a director in our Center for Social Investment, sat down for a chat with Dawn Marshall on how trust-based philanthropy + community-centered evaluation can drive equity & impact. Read more here: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xyfru...

We're excited to continue partnering with River Bridge Regional Center on a child abuse prevention needs assessment in Garfield County, CO! www.linkedin.com/posts/omni-i...

Omni is heading to Charlotte for #GEOLearn25! 📍 Sara Bayless (Managing Director of our Center for Social Investment) and Katie Gelman (Senior Vice President) will be representing us at GEO’s Learning Conference on equity-informed, community-driven grantmaking. Going too? Let’s connect! 💬

We share CPR’s belief that public access to independent, trusted stories and data is essential to healthy, thriving communities. Grateful for public radio’s role in serving the public good through truth and transparency. www.cpr.org/press-releas...

New look, same purpose: to accelerate positive social change. Our refreshed brand, launched today, affirms our values, which center connection to our clients and our drive for a better, brighter future for all. www.omni.org/rebrand #OmniInstitute #BrandRefresh #SocialImpact

Last week, our CEO had the opportunity to lead a conversation with @elevateddenver.bsky.social Champions on how we measure program success. We're proud to support this ongoing, community-driven work to address homelessness and create solutions for everyone in Denver. www.linkedin.com/posts/elevat...

We are devastated by yesterday's HHS layoffs, which will only deepen our most urgent public health crises and leave Americans less healthy. We stand with impacted staff and call for restoring this necessary & critical public health expertise and infrastructure. www.linkedin.com/posts/omni-i...