Food InsecurityHomelessnessHousing InsecurityNorthwest Arkansas Hunt Family Creates Permanent Endowment of $750K for The Salvation Army of NWA The gift will support sheltering homeless individuals and families in Northwest Arkansas. Annual income generated by the endowment will be…Aron SheltonJuly 29, 2022
CommunityDEINorthwest Arkansas EngageNWA Invites Community to Participate in Welcoming Week 2022 Welcoming Week NWA is an annual event that brings together the community to build strong connections and affirm the importance…Aron SheltonJuly 28, 2022
CommunityDEINorthwest ArkansasTechnology On-Demand Transportation from Ozark Regional Transit Uplifts Community Jevin, a neighbor from Syria who recently came to NWA with eight of her family members, was astounded upon learning…Aron SheltonJuly 14, 2022
Benton CountyFood InsecurityRogers NWA Food Bank Receives $4M Grant from the Walmart Foundation The gift to the “Food For Today. Hope For Tomorrow” campaign is the largest in the food bank’s history.Aron SheltonJuly 10, 2022
Arts & CultureBenton CountyDEINorthwest ArkansasWashington County Music to Our Ears: Notable Groups Nurturing the Live Music Scene in NW Arkansas Northwest Arkansas Music Lovers The Music Education Initiative Mission: The Music Education Initiative exists to engage, educate, elevate the next…Aron SheltonJune 9, 2022
FayettevilleFood InsecurityHomelessnessHousing Insecurity Sign-up for Meal Train at New Beginnings Bridge Housing Community Cook dinner on-site with friends, or drop-off a meal — New Beginnings would love to have you join their Meal…Aron SheltonMay 27, 2022
BentonvilleCommunityDEINorthwest Arkansas Meet a Local: Monica Kumar, Belonging and Inclusion Strategist She consults and coaches on creating belonging and bridging, building inclusion and equity, and uplifting diverse teams and leaders working…Aron SheltonMay 24, 2022
Children and YouthFood InsecurityNorthwest ArkansasSpringdale Simple+Sweet Creamery Has Provided Over 15,000 Meals to Help Fight Child Hunger Ice cream truck owner fights hunger 1 scoop at a time.Aron SheltonMay 21, 2022
CommunityFood InsecurityHealth & WellbeingNorthwest ArkansasRogers Samaritan Community Center Breaks Ground On New Facility and Farm The project will take 12 to 14 months and the organization has already raised over 75% of the project's $16.6…Aron SheltonMay 20, 2022
EnvironmentNorthwest Arkansas Northwest Arkansas Recyclers Processed Over 41,000 Tons in 2021 Northwest Arkansas recycled more than 41,000 tons of material in 2021, according to a new report from the Northwest Arkansas…Aron SheltonMay 18, 2022