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
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
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
Arts & CultureNorthwest ArkansasSpringdale Creative Exchange Fund (CXF) Provides $169,000 to NWA artists CXF is a one-year multi-faceted programming initiative that will activate 214 by CACHE as a community-led art venue.Aron SheltonMay 18, 2022
CommunityFood InsecurityNorthwest Arkansas $730k in Funding to Help NW Arkansas Farmers Northwest Arkansas Food Systems will start helping farmers with grants before the newly announced $31 million Springdale hub opens in…Aron SheltonMay 1, 2022
Arts & CultureBentonvilleFayettevilleNorthwest ArkansasRogersSpringdale Artists 360 Offering $214k in Artist Grants "The Artists 360 program, which provides grants for local artists, will return for a fifth year when the application period…Aron SheltonApril 22, 2022
CausesChildren and YouthCommunityFood InsecurityNorthwest ArkansasPoverty Results are in! NWA Gives Raises Over $600k in Donations for Local Organizations Northwest Arkansas is well on its way to becoming the most generous community in the U.S.! Your valuable donations are…Aron SheltonApril 22, 2022