McAuley Place Aims to Revolutionize Home Ownership for Bentonville Educators Benton CountyBentonvilleHousing Insecurity

McAuley Place Aims to Revolutionize Home Ownership for Bentonville Educators

A unique multifamily development to address affordable housing challenges in Bentonville is expected to be completed in 2026.

Aron SheltonJune 13, 2024

$2M Committed by Walmart to NW Arkansas Community Following Severe Storms Benton CountyBentonvilleCommunityRogers

$2M Committed by Walmart to NW Arkansas Community Following Severe Storms

Walmart, Sam’s Club and Walmart Foundation are committing up to $2 million to support immediate response

Aron SheltonMay 29, 2024

A List of NW Arkansas Tornado Relief Efforts Benton CountyBentonvilleCommunityNorthwest ArkansasRogers

A List of NW Arkansas Tornado Relief Efforts

The damage wrought by the severe storms and tornados that struck Northwest Arkansas over Memorial Day weekend is both devastating…

Aron SheltonMay 28, 2024

Learn How the U of A is Restoring Touch, and Hope CommunityEducationFayettevilleNorthwest Arkansas

Learn How the U of A is Restoring Touch, and Hope

Hickey, whose hand was amputated in 1963, is the first Arkansan and only the second person in the world to…

Aron SheltonMay 14, 2024

Join A Community Working To Provide Fresh Food To Everyone In NWA! CommunityFayettevilleFood Insecurity

Join A Community Working To Provide Fresh Food To Everyone In NWA!

Meet a Local Organization: Cobblestone Farms Guest post by Abby Jones, Outreach Manager at Cobblestone Farms About Cobblestone Farms Cobblestone…

Aron SheltonMay 8, 2024

Walmart Foundation Grants $750,000 to Battle Hunger in NWA FayettevilleFood InsecurityHealth & WellbeingNorthwest Arkansas

Walmart Foundation Grants $750,000 to Battle Hunger in NWA

The Northwest Arkansas Food Insecurity Community of Practice will continue to develop strategies to reduce hunger in Northwest Arkansas over…

Aron SheltonMay 3, 2024

New NWA Nonprofit Aims to Eradicate Food Insecurity in Hispanic Communities BentonvilleDEIFood InsecurityNorthwest Arkansas

New NWA Nonprofit Aims to Eradicate Food Insecurity in Hispanic Communities

A new force for good has landed in Northwest Arkansas with the launch of Casa Dos Alas, a non-profit foundation…

Aron SheltonApril 25, 2024

NWA Gives Raises Over $1.1 Million for Local Nonprofits BentonvilleCommunityFayettevilleNorthwest ArkansasRogersSpringdale

NWA Gives Raises Over $1.1 Million for Local Nonprofits

Over 3,000 donors came together to raise over 1 MILLION dollars for local nonprofits during NWA Gives 2024!

Aron SheltonApril 10, 2024

Organizations Ramp Up Homelessness Services in NW Arkansas FayettevilleHomelessnessHousing Insecurity

Organizations Ramp Up Homelessness Services in NW Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas has a new emergency overnight shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

Aron SheltonApril 1, 2024

Let the Giving Begin! Region Aims to Become Most Generous Community on Earth BentonvilleCommunityFayettevilleNorthwest ArkansasRogersSpringdale

Let the Giving Begin! Region Aims to Become Most Generous Community on Earth

Northwest Arkansas is a region with a vibrant community spirit, a place where the power of collective action is visible…

Aron SheltonMarch 28, 2024

Cool Jobs Alert: Seeking Individuals Committed to the Vibrant People and Places of NW Arkansas CommunityEducationEnvironmentHealth & WellbeingHousing Insecurity

Cool Jobs Alert: Seeking Individuals Committed to the Vibrant People and Places of NW Arkansas

Check out these opportunities to play a vital role in the prosperity, health, education and belonging experienced by our community.…

Aron SheltonMarch 8, 2024

Meet a Local Organization: Canopy Northwest Arkansas (Video) CommunityDEIFayettevilleSpringdale

Meet a Local Organization: Canopy Northwest Arkansas (Video)

Since its inception in 2016, Canopy has resettled over 600 individuals from 22 different countries that now call Northwest Arkansas…

Aron SheltonMarch 7, 2024

Frost Fest Raises $55,000 for Local Nonprofits Active LifestyleChildren and YouthEnvironment

Frost Fest Raises $55,000 for Local Nonprofits

The Arkansas Brewers Guild will receive $15,000, with the Arkansas Climbers Coalition, Apple Seeds, Ozark Highlands Trail Association, and Pedal…

Aron SheltonFebruary 29, 2024

A Beacon of Growth and Unity in Northwest Arkansas CommunityDEIFayetteville

A Beacon of Growth and Unity in Northwest Arkansas

The Black Owned Northwest Arkansas Business Expo is more than just an event; it's a burgeoning legacy. Its growth from…

Aron SheltonFebruary 26, 2024

Housing Development Designed for Neurodiversity Featured in Architecture Magazine CommunityDEIFayetteville

Housing Development Designed for Neurodiversity Featured in Architecture Magazine

The development is being led by SLS Community, a Fayetteville nonprofit connecting neurodivergent adults to resources, and the New York-based…

Aron SheltonFebruary 19, 2024

Apple Seeds Issues Call for 2024 Volunteers FayettevilleFood InsecurityHealth & Wellbeing

Apple Seeds Issues Call for 2024 Volunteers

They can accommodate individuals and groups, including corporations, for a one-time service or a regular commitment. Apple Seeds wouldn't exist…

Aron SheltonJanuary 16, 2024

Northwest Arkansas Council to Amp Up Regional Recycling Efforts EnvironmentNorthwest Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas Council to Amp Up Regional Recycling Efforts

A new grant from the Walmart Foundation to the Northwest Arkansas Council will support an expanded regional effort to slow…

Aron SheltonJanuary 11, 2024

Meet a Local Organization: Beyond the Runway with INTERFORM CommunityDEISpringdale

Meet a Local Organization: Beyond the Runway with INTERFORM

From sewing classes to manufacturing to fashion shows, INTERFORM drives creative expression in Northwest Arkansas

Aron SheltonJanuary 10, 2024

Meet a Local Changemaker: Ashley Wardlow, Executive Director at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks CommunityEducationEnvironment

Meet a Local Changemaker: Ashley Wardlow, Executive Director at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is a member-supported public garden dedicated to environmental awareness and education for all ages. It…

Aron SheltonJanuary 9, 2024

Meet a Local Organization: Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation Arts & CultureBentonvilleDEI

Meet a Local Organization: Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation

Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation promotes belonging, connection in Northwest Arkansas through Indian arts and culture

Aron SheltonJanuary 9, 2024