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
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
Active LifestyleCommunityDEIRogersSpringdale Chicago Transplant Launches Adaptive Sports Nonprofit in NWA Founded by Sean Kent, the Ozark Adaptive Sports Association is a local nonprofit organization striving to build an inclusive community…Aron SheltonDecember 21, 2021
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
FayettevilleHomelessnessHousing InsecurityPoverty New Places and Faces Tackling Poverty and Homelessness We don't become neighbors by living close, we become neighbors by showing up. Meet some of the places and faces…Aron SheltonOctober 7, 2021
Active LifestyleBentonvilleCausesCommunityFayettevilleHealth & WellbeingNorthwest ArkansasSpringdale Ride On, NW Arkansas! Inspiration, Education and Maybe a Little Perspiration This post will have you ready to kick the kickstand back and put the foot on the pedal. All in…Aron SheltonApril 16, 2021
CommunityEducationNorthwest ArkansasPoverty Circles NWA: Building Community to End Poverty What would it take to end poverty in Northwest Arkansas? Guest post by Christina Williams, Founder of Circles NWAIn a…Aron SheltonMarch 1, 2021
Arts & CultureCommunityNorthwest Arkansas 1,000 Origami Cranes For Peace – Community Art Project Long a symbol of good luck and peace, legend has it that 1,000 origami cranes folded will usher in peace…Aron SheltonFebruary 1, 2021
Arts & CultureCommunityDEIFayetteville Become a Skilled Volunteer or Co-Sponsor a Refugee Family at Canopy NWA On February 6, Canopy NWA is hosting a virtual info session on co-sponsoring a refugee family in Northwest Arkansas. In…Aron SheltonFebruary 1, 2021
CommunityFayettevilleFood Insecurity Local chef offers new way to feed Fayetteville with ‘Friendly Fridge’ at St. Paul’s Refrigerated items from the grocery store like meats, milk, eggs, cheese, vegetables, and other items are welcome in the fridge,…Aron SheltonJanuary 29, 2021