Children and YouthCommunityEducation United Way of NW Arkansas Awards $1.9 million in Grants to Help Boost Struggling Families The awards were given for programs in the areas of early learning, quality out-of-school time and developing self-sufficiency.Aron SheltonMarch 13, 2022
CommunityDEIFayettevilleNorthwest Arkansas A Small, Local Agency Making A National Impact Over the last five years, the Canopy team and the community have helped integrate 380 people in Northwest Arkansas. Of…Aron SheltonFebruary 28, 2022
CommunityDEIFayettevilleNorthwest Arkansas Inside a Community-Driven Campaign to Unleash Entrepreneurial Opportunity Over the past year, Daymara and fellow advocates Melisa Laelan and Irma Chavez engaged more than 80 entrepreneurs and two…Aron SheltonFebruary 14, 2022
Arts & CultureCommunityFayettevilleNorthwest Arkansas Holidaze Raises Over $55,000 for Local Organizations Local pop-up bar Holidaze raised over $55,000 for local non-profit organizations this year.Aron SheltonFebruary 4, 2022
AnimalsChildren and YouthCommunityFayettevilleHealth & Wellbeing Peace at Home Family Shelter Expansion To Include Pet Sanctuary In addition, the expansion will accommodate up to about 100 people, and each family would have their own unit and…Aron SheltonFebruary 2, 2022
CommunityDEIHealth & WellbeingNorthwest Arkansas Arkansas LGBTQ+ Advancement Fund Announces Grant Awards and Next Grant Cycle Arkansas Community Foundation today announced that 21 grants, totaling $750,000, were made to support organizations in NW Arkansas and across…Aron SheltonFebruary 2, 2022
CommunityEducationNorthwest Arkansas Reimagine Arkansas Workforce Project Launches Free Online Training Program The federally funded grant program, administered by the U of A and several partners, is designed to help Arkansans advance…Aron SheltonFebruary 1, 2022
Arts & CultureCommunityDEIFayettevilleNorthwest ArkansasWashington County Familiar Flavors Offer Refugees a Taste of Home in Northwest Arkansas – Saveur This (NW Arkansas-based) organization welcomes new arrivals with a warm meal (and a well-stocked kitchen).Aron SheltonJanuary 28, 2022
CommunityDEIHealth & WellbeingNorthwest Arkansas Meet a Local Nonprofit: Resilient Black Women Resilient Black Women is dedicated to increasing conversations about mental health and culture and seeking to reimagine mental health access…Aron SheltonJanuary 27, 2022
Benton CountyCommunityDEINorthwest ArkansasWashington County Communities Unlimited Sets Local Underserved Entrepreneurs Up for Success Since 2020, Communities Unlimited has made 42 loans totaling $438,000 in the region.Aron SheltonJanuary 26, 2022