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
CommunityDEIHealth & WellbeingNorthwest Arkansas Meet a Local Nonprofit: Resilient Black Women Resilient Black Women is dedicated to increasing conversations about mental health and culture and seeking to reimagine mental health access…Aron SheltonJanuary 27, 2022
Benton CountyCommunityDEINorthwest ArkansasWashington County Communities Unlimited Sets Local Underserved Entrepreneurs Up for Success Since 2020, Communities Unlimited has made 42 loans totaling $438,000 in the region.Aron SheltonJanuary 26, 2022
CommunityDEIFayettevilleNorthwest ArkansasSpringdaleWashington County Kiva NW Arkansas Surpassed $500,000 in Crowdfunded Loans Kiva made 54 of the 58 loans to woman-owned, minority-owned or woman/minority-owned businesses in Northwest Arkansas. The other four operate…Aron SheltonJanuary 25, 2022
Arts & CultureDEINorthwest ArkansasSpringdale Springdale Arts Organization Rebrands with Focus on Diversity – Arkansas Soul Since 1966, the nonprofit has served the Northwest Arkansas region by providing theater productions, musical performances and visual arts education.Aron SheltonJanuary 20, 2022
Children and YouthCommunityDEIFayettevilleNorthwest Arkansas Stacy Harper: Activist Wants To Create Community Connections – NWADG Meet the local changemaker, Stacy Harper, and learn about her nonprofit Lighthouse Solutions in this profile by the Northwest Arkansas…Aron SheltonJanuary 10, 2022
AnimalsFayettevilleNorthwest ArkansasWashington County Meet a Local Nonprofit: Big Paws Finds New Fur-ever Home Big Paws of the Ozarks' mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs in our Northwest Arkansas community.Aron SheltonJanuary 2, 2022
Active LifestyleDEINorthwest ArkansasRogers Pedal It Forward – Everyone Should Have A Bike! In Northwest Arkansas, employees at J.B. Hunt and Walmart are volunteering to fix up bikes for community members in need.Aron SheltonDecember 10, 2021