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
FayettevilleFood InsecurityNorthwest Arkansas UAMS Joins with 24 Community Partners to Address Food Insecurity in NWA Twenty-four Northwest Arkansas organizations are banding together with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to help break down…Aron SheltonMarch 10, 2022
Benton CountyCausesNorthwest ArkansasWashington County NWA Gives is Preparing for its Biggest Event Yet on April 7, 2022 The 5th annual NWA Gives Event is coming soon. Learn more about this year's event and the history of the…Aron SheltonMarch 8, 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
Arts & CultureChildren and YouthEnvironmentJobsNorthwest Arkansas Cool Jobs Alert: A Few Big Opportunities to Make a Giant Impact on the Region The departure of two executive directors leaves two local organizations left with some big shoes to fill. In addition, the…Aron SheltonFebruary 25, 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
Benton CountyFood InsecurityPovertyRogersSpringdale Razorback Basketball Star Signs with Athlete Advocate Consortium (AAC) to Support Local Nonprofit Arkansas’ senior guard JD Notae has chosen to work with Samaritan Community Center, a Northwest Arkansas non-profit providing food and…Aron SheltonFebruary 2, 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