Children and YouthEducationNorthwest ArkansasUncategorized Local Nonprofit to Help Students Overcome Financial Barriers to High-Ed “Student Launch—Northwest Arkansas” is a non-profit organization created by half a dozen Walton students to serve the needs of high…Aron SheltonJanuary 20, 2023
DEIEducationNorthwest Arkansas Meet a Local Changemaker: Rodrigo Salas, Executive Director of EforAll NW Arkansas Using his know-how, Salas is mentoring underserved, aspiring entrepreneurs in Northwest Arkansas. Aron SheltonJanuary 20, 2023
EducationFood InsecurityTechnology McMillon Studio Team Partners With NWA Food Bank to Tackle Food Insecurity An interdisciplinary student team that developed a tool to improve logistics for the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank's mobile pantry was…Aron SheltonJanuary 11, 2023
Arts & CultureCommunityEducationNorthwest Arkansas Documentary to Share the Epic Journey of Tontitown Italians The epic story of the Italian families who emigrated to NWA is the subject of Larry Foley's latest documentary, "Cries…Aron SheltonDecember 8, 2022
AnimalsEducationHomelessnessNorthwest ArkansasPoverty 5 Ways to Give Back in NWA – Axios NW Arkansas The season of giving is almost upon us, so we found a few volunteer opportunities with local organizations that need…Aron SheltonNovember 7, 2022
BentonvilleChildren and YouthEducationFayettevilleNorthwest ArkansasRogersSpringdale Adopt-A-Classroom in Northwest Arkansas Search by zip code to discover 30 local teachers in need of school supplies and resources. 100% of donations made…Aron SheltonSeptember 13, 2022
DEIEducationRogers NWA Community College Gifted $430K to Grow Hispanic Enrollment NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) recently received a $432,883 grant from the Walton Family Foundation to grow its LIFE program,…Aron SheltonJuly 30, 2022
Benton CountyBentonvilleChildren and YouthEducation Bentonville Teacher Receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award Burlingame is among more than 60 educators across the country who will receive the Award during the 2021-22 season. She…Aron SheltonApril 28, 2022
CommunityDEIEducationNorthwest Arkansas Upskilling Program Lifts Working Adults into Higher-Paying Jobs in Northwest Arkansas Upskill NWA provides tuition funding, childcare and transportation to help workers transition from low-paying jobs into high-demand, higher-paying careers.Aron SheltonApril 13, 2022
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