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A few years ago, Springdale librarian Tanya Evans was helping a friend transport a furniture donation to Canopy NWA when the friend confided in her: “I know we have refugees…

Most of us feel the value of welcoming. Maybe it’s morally or spiritually essential to us to welcome the stranger. Maybe connecting with others across difference fuels us creatively. Or…

As part of Welcoming Week NWA, EngageNWA hosted a Marshallese Cultural Training event at The Medium, led by Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM). This event highlighted the unique history, values, and contributions of the Marshallese community,…

Engage NWA Internship This summer, I was determined to make the most of my time by contributing to something meaningful. I was drawn to EngageNWA because I had heard about…

Welcoming Week NWA 2024: A Decade of Building Belonging Marking its 10th anniversary, Welcoming Week NWA returns this September with a renewed commitment to fostering belonging across Northwest Arkansas. The events kick…

Introducing the NWA Belonging Barometer We’re thrilled to launch the Belonging Barometer survey adapted for Northwest Arkansas! This tool is designed to delve into our community’s sense of belonging, shedding light on…

Bridging creates a space that is larger than the sum of its parts, honoring and affirming the multiple identities that individuals and groups bring to the table. It also values…

In May, the Committee for Belonging & Bridging met at the Springdale Parks and Recreation Center in collaboration with Ozark Adaptive Sports Association (OZASA). We shared highlights and discussed learnings from recent…

EngageNWA is excited to celebrate a significant victory alongside our Marshallese neighbors here in Northwest Arkansas. President Biden’s signing of the Compact of Free Association (COFA) on March 8, 2024…

EngageNWA at the Northwest Arkansas Council is proud to announce a “Year of Belonging and Bridging.” The purpose of EngageNWA is to bring diverse people, organizations and communities together, offering…