Volunteer opportunities, grants, nonprofit spotlights, and ways to serve Northwest Arkansas.
Arkansas lawmakers considered a proposal last week to expand behavioral health services as a strategy for addressing homelessness, with local leaders from Fort Smith sharing how the issue plays out…
Arkansas PBS is closing in on its fundraising target, with a recent $500,000 boost from three local foundations bringing the campaign to within $272,000 of its goal. The Walton Family…
When Brett Pitts walked into the Fayetteville Public Library, they weren't there to check out books. Instead, Pitts paused in the lobby, camera in hand, ready to capture the stories…
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Northwest Arkansas is actively seeking volunteers during Foster Care Awareness Month to support children navigating the complexities of the foster care system. The organization…
Fayetteville-based design firm modus studio has been awarded a $258,000 grant to develop a mass-timber storm-shelter prototype that adheres to federal safe-room standards. This funding, provided by the Softwood Lumber…
The president and CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, Taylor Speegle, will address food insecurity and growth in the region at a free breakfast event in Lowell on Tuesday…
In Fort Smith, a movement is gaining momentum to reshape the city's governance. As of April 29, about 1,100 signatures have been collected to place a question on the November…
The USS Arkansas, a soon-to-be-commissioned submarine, is receiving more than just its name from the Natural State. A dedicated group of volunteers is ensuring that the essence of Arkansas travels…
A coalition of local churches, led by St. James Missionary Baptist Church and the Squire Jehegan Outreach Center , is rallying the community this Saturday to assemble 1,000 "blessing bags"…
The Northwest Arkansas community is invited to engage with nature through several outdoor events this month, offering both educational and volunteer opportunities. Trappers will host a seminar on April 30,…