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
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 & CultureDEIFayettevilleNorthwest ArkansasRogers 2022 Black History Month Events Roundup by Arkansas Soul Check out Arkansas Soul's roundup of virtual and in-person events happening in Northwest Arkansas and across the state in celebration…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