Arts & CultureDEINorthwest ArkansasSpringdale Springdale Arts Organization Rebrands with Focus on Diversity – Arkansas Soul Since 1966, the nonprofit has served the Northwest Arkansas region by providing theater productions, musical performances and visual arts education.Aron SheltonJanuary 20, 2022
Children and YouthCommunityDEIFayettevilleNorthwest Arkansas Stacy Harper: Activist Wants To Create Community Connections – NWADG Meet the local changemaker, Stacy Harper, and learn about her nonprofit Lighthouse Solutions in this profile by the Northwest Arkansas…Aron SheltonJanuary 10, 2022
Active LifestyleCommunityDEIRogersSpringdale Chicago Transplant Launches Adaptive Sports Nonprofit in NWA Founded by Sean Kent, the Ozark Adaptive Sports Association is a local nonprofit organization striving to build an inclusive community…Aron SheltonDecember 21, 2021
Active LifestyleDEINorthwest ArkansasRogers Pedal It Forward – Everyone Should Have A Bike! In Northwest Arkansas, employees at J.B. Hunt and Walmart are volunteering to fix up bikes for community members in need.Aron SheltonDecember 10, 2021
Benton CountyDEINorthwest ArkansasWashington County $2.1 Million Grant to Promote DEI Practices With Local Nonprofits The IDEALS Institute at the U of A has received a $2,185,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation and Walton Family…Aron SheltonNovember 19, 2021
BentonvilleCommunityDEIFayettevilleFood InsecurityNorthwest ArkansasRogersSpringdale 3 Summer Grant Opportunities for Nonprofits Serving NW Arkansas Here are a few grant opportunities that your nonprofit might be eligible for. Better Together First Horizon Foundation, the private…Aron SheltonJune 16, 2021
Arts & CultureCommunityDEIEducationJobsNorthwest Arkansas Cool Jobs & Internships Alert: Community, Community, Community Sometimes it pays to make a difference! Community Programs Coordinator at Crystal Bridges // Community Liaison at Hark NWA //…Aron SheltonFebruary 15, 2021
CommunityDEINorthwest ArkansasWashington County Local Partnership Provides Financial Assistance to Refugee-Owned Businesses Meet Canopy’s first Forge client, Eca Mukandama, a refugee from Democratic Republic of Congo, who is opening an auto sales…Aron SheltonFebruary 10, 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