Omega Home Network

Day 2 of the 2026 Omega Home Network National Conference!

Today’s agenda is filled with engaging discussions on creative solutions and insights covering a range of topics, from launching an Omega Home to innovative approaches in volunteer engagement.

We are also taking a road trip from Santa Fe to Albuquerque to visit one of our beautiful homes - Inhora. Thank you to them and our home tour sponsors for their contributions!

We hope everyone attending is feeling inspired!

Day 1 is officially underway!

We are so excited to welcome our incredible network of end-of-life care leaders, caregivers and advocates to the 2026 Omega Home Network National Conference!

Today kicks off with our Boot Camp & Executive Sessions — tackling the real work of organizational development, operational growth and fundraising sustainability. These are the conversations that move our mission forward.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to Santa Fe Tourism for the wonderful gift bags and to our volunteers from Inhora for their time and talents in assisting with registration today!

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The Omega Home Network is proud to host the upcoming 2026 National Conference.

The Art & Heart of Caring:
Innovation Rooted in Compassion

In just a few days, leaders, caregivers, volunteers and supporters from across the country will come together in Santa Fe to explore innovative practices rooted in compassion.

June 1-3 | Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza

Whether you're developing a home, leading one or supporting the movement — you'll leave equipped with fresh ideas, renewed energy and a deeper connection to this collective work of caring. We can't wait to see you there.

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https://omegahomenetwork.org/

We're so grateful to SonderCare for supporting our 2026 conference, The Art & Heart of Caring: Innovation Rooted in Compassion, by becoming a Breakout sponsor.

For more information about joining them as a sponsor, click here:
https://www.omegahomenetwork.org/conferencesponsorship

To register for the conference, click here:
https://www.omegahomenetwork.org/conference

The Art & Heart of Caring Conference: Speaker and Session Highlights

The Other Side of the Bed: From Caregiver to Family Member

In this reflective session, Beth discusses her experience as a seasoned caregiver when her son was in the ICU for months. She explores the profound impact of words and actions on families in crisis, the exhaustion of advocating for a loved one, and the importance of building trust and being heard.

https://www.omegahomenetwork.org/conference

The Art & Heart of Caring Conference: Speaker and Session Highlights

From Othering to Togethering: The Spectrum of Pity, Sympathy, Empathy and Compassion.

This session examines how our responses to suffering shape the care we provide at the end of life and clarifies the differences between empathy, pity and sympathy. Dr. Clark will highlight how pity and sympathy can create distance, while empathy builds connection but requires boundaries. Participants will explore how compassion moves beyond feeling into grounded, skillful action that protects dignity and offers steady presence. Attendees will leave with practical insight to provide care that is both deeply human and sustainably grounded.

https://www.omegahomenetwork.org/conference

We're so grateful to Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma for supporting our 2026 conference, The Art & Heart of Caring: Innovation Rooted in Compassion, by becoming a Breakout sponsor.

For more information about joining them as a sponsor, click here:
https://www.omegahomenetwork.org/conferencesponsorship

To register for the conference, click here:
https://www.omegahomenetwork.org/conference

The Art & Heart of Caring Conference: Speaker and Session Highlights

Listen Like a Poet

An interactive workshop that introduces the work of The Good Listening Project and what it means to be a Listener Poet, inviting participants into The Art & Heart of Caring through deep listening, reflection, and poetry. Participants will be guided through simple strategies for listening like a poet, experience real stories and poem examples, and have the opportunity to practice transforming conversation into creative expression.

https://www.omegahomenetwork.org/conference

A key element for your organization’s success is having dynamic and engaged board members who are eager to deepen their understanding and passion for your mission..

We're so grateful to Abode for supporting our 2026 conference, The Art & Heart of Caring: Innovation Rooted in Compassion, by becoming a Breakout sponsor.

For more information about joining them as a sponsor, click here:
https://www.omegahomenetwork.org/conferencesponsorship

To register for the conference, click here:
https://www.omegahomenetwork.org/conference