rainbow park

Portland neighborhood transforms turning lane into park. – Photo credit: Photo by Cory Woodward on Unsplash

Community, Joy

Portland neighborhood addresses gun violence by transforming a turning lane into a park. It’s working!

Jacalyn Wetzel

9/20/2022
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026