Volunteer with a Local Animal Organization This Weekend AnimalsBentonvilleNorthwest ArkansasRogersSpringdale

Volunteer with a Local Animal Organization This Weekend

The Walmart Foundation is currently awarding grant dollars to area nonprofits for eligible volunteer hours by community members and associates.…

impactnwaAugust 11, 2019

5 NW Arkansas Stories That Will Brighten Your Day AnimalsBentonvilleCommunityEducationFood InsecurityNorthwest ArkansasRogersSpringdale

5 NW Arkansas Stories That Will Brighten Your Day

These local moments evoke all the good feels. 1. Pet Philanthropists: Easton and Paisley Easton and Paisley recently celebrated their…

impactnwaAugust 8, 2019

90 Single Parents Awarded Fall Scholarships | Now Accepting Spring Applications EducationFayettevilleNorthwest ArkansasSpringdale

90 Single Parents Awarded Fall Scholarships | Now Accepting Spring Applications

Founded in 1984, Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas (SPSF NWA) creates a network of support that empowers determined…

impactnwaAugust 2, 2019

Local Internships Where the “I” Stands for Impact Arts & CultureCommunityEducationEnvironmentFayettevilleNorthwest Arkansas

Local Internships Where the “I” Stands for Impact

These local Northwest Arkansas-based nonprofits are seeking interns for the fall semester. Nonprofit internships can be some of the most…

Aron SheltonJuly 30, 2019

GiveCamp NWA: A Weekend Where Tech and Creative Pros Unite to Help Local Nonprofits RogersTechnology

GiveCamp NWA: A Weekend Where Tech and Creative Pros Unite to Help Local Nonprofits

GiveCamp Northwest Arkansas is an annual event that provides free tech solutions for local nonprofits. Applications open for GiveCamp NWA…

impactnwaJuly 26, 2019

Tyson Makes $1 Million in Funding Available for Teacher Projects in Local School Districts CommunityEducationFayettevilleNorthwest ArkansasRogersSpringdale

Tyson Makes $1 Million in Funding Available for Teacher Projects in Local School Districts

Tyson Foods has partnered with DonorsChoose.org to support teachers with $1 million investment. As part of Tyson Foods' commitment to…

impactnwaJuly 25, 2019

Support Survivors: Executive Director Opening at NWA Center for Sexual Assault CommunityEducationSpringdale

Support Survivors: Executive Director Opening at NWA Center for Sexual Assault

The NWA Center for Sexual Assault is a 37-year old nonprofit serving adult survivors of sexual violence and their loved…

Aron SheltonJuly 25, 2019

Iakwe, NW Arkansas! Experience the Culture and Traditions of the Marshall Islands in Springdale Arts & CultureCommunitySpringdale

Iakwe, NW Arkansas! Experience the Culture and Traditions of the Marshall Islands in Springdale

On Friday, July 26th, take a fun stroll at the Murphy Park and immerse yourself in Marshallese culture and history.…

impactnwaJuly 19, 2019

How To Pack 30 Million Meals & Have Fun Every Step of the Way Food InsecurityNorthwest Arkansas

How To Pack 30 Million Meals & Have Fun Every Step of the Way

The Pack Shack brings people together for crazy fun Feed the Funnel parties to pack thousands of delicious, healthy meals…

impactnwaJuly 16, 2019

This Innovative Organization Eliminates Food Waste and Addresses Food Insecurity BentonvilleFayettevilleFood Insecurity

This Innovative Organization Eliminates Food Waste and Addresses Food Insecurity

Here is a quick list of regional commemorations, celebrations, service projects and family-friendly events. Seeds that Feed's goal is to…

impactnwaJuly 15, 2019

Get Outside and Give Back: Land Conservation, Farming, and Food Recovery CommunityEnvironmentFayettevilleFood InsecurityNorthwest Arkansas

Get Outside and Give Back: Land Conservation, Farming, and Food Recovery

Internships at the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust, unique volunteer opportunities with Seeds That Feed, board vacancies at Tri Cycle Farms,…

impactnwaJuly 6, 2019

Beyond the Board: An Interview with the NW Arkansas Skateboarding Foundation BentonvilleCommunityNorthwest ArkansasRogers

Beyond the Board: An Interview with the NW Arkansas Skateboarding Foundation

The Northwest Arkansas Skateboarding Foundation mission is to grow and support the regional skateboarding community. The Northwest Arkansas Skateboarding Foundation…

Aron SheltonJune 28, 2019

Three Nonprofits Enlivening the ‘Arts’ in NW Arkansas Arts & CultureBentonvilleCausesCommunityNorthwest ArkansasRogersSpringdaleTechnology

Three Nonprofits Enlivening the ‘Arts’ in NW Arkansas

From the Indian arts to the media arts and fashion design—check out these pretty unique NW Arkansas nonprofits. Ra-Ve Cultural…

Aron SheltonJune 26, 2019

What Is Your Perspective on Refugees in NW Arkansas? CausesCommunityFayetteville

What Is Your Perspective on Refugees in NW Arkansas?

Canopy Northwest Arkansas is seeking local feedback to understand the public's perception and awareness of refugees in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In…

impactnwaJune 6, 2019

Set On Becoming The Most Generous Place on the Planet CausesCommunityNorthwest Arkansas

Set On Becoming The Most Generous Place on the Planet

NWA Gives is a region-wide campaign focused on helping nonprofits raise the resources and support they need in order to…

Aron SheltonMay 30, 2019

Teens Launch National Platform for Social Change Arts & CultureCausesNorthwest ArkansasRogersSpringdale

Teens Launch National Platform for Social Change

#DearAdultWorld is a platform launched by a cohort of devoted young activists, artists, and creatives working towards amplifying teen voices…

Aron SheltonMay 30, 2019

Impact Jobs Alert: 3 Opportunities to Become a Gamechanger for Good CommunityNorthwest Arkansas

Impact Jobs Alert: 3 Opportunities to Become a Gamechanger for Good

The Endeavor Foundation, Teen Action and Support Center, and the University of Arkansas Center for Community Engagement are seeking candidates…

Aron SheltonMay 29, 2019

Summer Bike Drive + Bike Building Volunteer Opportunities BentonvilleNorthwest ArkansasRogers

Summer Bike Drive + Bike Building Volunteer Opportunities

Pedal It Forward NWA and First Security Bank are seeking donations of gently used bikes, new helmets or monetary gifts.…

Aron SheltonMay 24, 2019

17 Ways NW Arkansas Is Advancing Diversity and Inclusion CommunityNorthwest Arkansas

17 Ways NW Arkansas Is Advancing Diversity and Inclusion

Check out this update from EngageNWA showcasing the multitude of diversity and inclusion efforts taking place throughout the region. 2020…

Aron SheltonApril 29, 2019

Impact Jobs Alert: For Those With A Natural State of Mind CommunityEnvironmentNorthwest Arkansas

Impact Jobs Alert: For Those With A Natural State of Mind

Openings at City of Rogers Parks and Rec, Apple Seeds Teaching Farm, and the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Cover…

Aron SheltonApril 27, 2019