Children and YouthCommunityHealth & WellbeingSpringdale Arkansas Children’s NW Receives $25M from Walker Foundation The Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation Inc. of Fayetteville announced Friday that it is donating $25 million to Arkansas…Aron SheltonAugust 11, 2023
CommunityHousing InsecurityNorthwest ArkansasWashington County New Subsidiary Will Accelerate Affordable Housing in NW Arkansas Excellerate Housing will help those who have been hit the hardest by the lack of affordable housing, especially the region’s…Aron SheltonAugust 11, 2023
CommunityFayettevillePoverty Building Community as a Way to End Poverty – Circles NWA Do you want to be part of a beautiful community working to end poverty in Northwest Arkansas? Circles NWA is…Aron SheltonAugust 9, 2023
Arts & CultureNorthwest Arkansas Opera in the Ozarks Receives $34 Million Grant from Walton Family Foundation NBC’s Harry Smith gives an inside look at the Opera of the Ozarks and shares how this unique music program…Aron SheltonJuly 26, 2023
Children and YouthEducationFayettevilleHealth & WellbeingJobs Planting the Seeds of a Healthy Future: Apple Seeds Seeks a Handful of New Team Members This dynamic non-profit organization is devoted to sowing the seeds of knowledge about nutritious food in the fertile minds of…Aron SheltonJuly 13, 2023
Children and YouthHealth & Wellbeing Arkansas Children’s Northwest Auxiliary Raises Over $320,000 in Inaugural Year The newly formed 134-member volunteer organization supports patients and families at ACNW through fundraising events like Miracles and Magic Radiothon,…Aron SheltonJune 30, 2023
Children and YouthCommunityFayettevilleNorthwest Arkansas Local Make-A-Wish Campaign Announces Groundbreaking Match Each year, Make-A-Wish Mid-South grants wishes for more than 300 children locally.Aron SheltonMay 25, 2023
AnimalsBenton CountyBentonville World Record for Most Pet Food Donated in 24 Hours Broken in Bentonville – Guinness Book of World Records The largest donation of pet food in 24 hours is 36750.88 kg (81,021 lb 11 oz), and was achieved by…Aron SheltonMay 20, 2023
Active LifestyleArts & CultureChildren and YouthNorthwest Arkansas NWA Gives 2023: A Recap of a Remarkable Day of Giving in NW Arkansas Northwest Arkansas experienced an incredible day of giving during NWA Gives 2023. This annual event, now in its sixth year,…Aron SheltonApril 21, 2023
AnimalsBentonville First-of-its-kind, Community-Based Animal Shelter Opens in NWA The pet resource center is designed as a community destination with something for everyone who loves animals. Aron SheltonMarch 16, 2023