FayettevilleHousing InsecuritySpringdaleWashington County Emergency Rent Relief Available in Washington County To be eligible to collect some of those funds, a renter will have to demonstrate economic impact due to the…Aron SheltonFebruary 3, 2021
Arts & CultureCommunityNorthwest Arkansas 1,000 Origami Cranes For Peace – Community Art Project Long a symbol of good luck and peace, legend has it that 1,000 origami cranes folded will usher in peace…Aron SheltonFebruary 1, 2021
CommunityDEIEducationNorthwest Arkansas NWA Black History Month Community Calendar Published by Black Action Collective The calendar features events hosted by various community organizations.Aron SheltonFebruary 1, 2021
Arts & CultureCommunityDEIFayetteville Become a Skilled Volunteer or Co-Sponsor a Refugee Family at Canopy NWA On February 6, Canopy NWA is hosting a virtual info session on co-sponsoring a refugee family in Northwest Arkansas. In…Aron SheltonFebruary 1, 2021
Arts & CultureDEISpringdale Meet a Local Nonprofit: INTERFORM – Merging Arkansas Arts & Fashion Forum and NWA Fashion Week As of February 1st, 2021 Arkansas Arts & Fashion Forum (AAFF) and Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week (NWAFW) will merge into…Aron SheltonJanuary 31, 2021
Children and YouthEducationFayettevilleSpringdale Racial Justice Essay Contest Open to Washington County Students At least $5,000 in scholarships will be awarded to winning high school participants.Aron SheltonJanuary 29, 2021
CommunityFayettevilleFood Insecurity Local chef offers new way to feed Fayetteville with ‘Friendly Fridge’ at St. Paul’s Refrigerated items from the grocery store like meats, milk, eggs, cheese, vegetables, and other items are welcome in the fridge,…Aron SheltonJanuary 29, 2021
Arts & CultureNorthwest Arkansas CACHE Awards $250,000 to 22 Local Nonprofits Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchange (CACHE) at the Northwest Arkansas Council awarded an additional $250,000 in grants to 22…Aron SheltonJanuary 28, 2021
CommunityDEINorthwest Arkansas Honoring the Leadership Pledge in 2021 EngageNWA recently followed up with three businesses to learn more about their plans to uphold the Leadership Pledge to address…Aron SheltonJanuary 26, 2021
Arts & CultureBentonvilleCommunityNorthwest Arkansas Crystal Bridges Spent 2020 Expanding Accessing and Addressing Community Needs Shortly after the closures, Crystal Bridges and the Momentary partnered with 100 different organizations and schools to identify community needs.…Aron SheltonJanuary 15, 2021