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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 conferences we attended by national thought leaders: Welcoming America’s Welcoming Interactive and UC Berkeley’s Othering & Belonging Institute’s Conference. In addition, our committee joined in a game of […]
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 marks a crucial turning point, allowing the Marshallese community to apply for essential benefits such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, and other federal benefits programs that […]
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 opportunities to connect and contribute to a more inclusive Northwest Arkansas. This next phase marks a significant step forward in the organization’s work to increase […]
A successful Welcoming Week NWA 2023 brought dozens of opportunities for connection and community-building among the region’s residents – so many opportunities, in fact, that the annual event’s title is quickly becoming a misnomer. “Really now it’s throughout the entire month of September because there is so much happening, so many people who want to participate, and […]
Celebrate Pride Month in Northwest Arkansas by participating in a range of engaging activities and showing support for the LGBTQ+ community. In this blog post, we are highlighting Pride events and LGBTQ+-owned businesses that are part of our community.Explore the inclusive spirit of NWA as we uplift and promote local businesses and showcase the resources […]
Antisemitism has never gone away, bringing hatred and violence to Jews throughout history and leaching into other prejudices into the present day, several Northwest Arkansas Jewish community members and experts said in recent weeks. But remembering these harms and building community, both among Jews and across faiths, can blunt antisemitism’s power and foster a sense […]
Welcoming Week NWA is an annual event that brings together NWA Leadership Pledge supporters and the broader community to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity. While the event is only a week long, the goals are long-term. Welcoming Week NWA serves as an impetus to […]
Join us for the next Onward Ozarks to learn how greater diversity, equity and inclusion contributes to the richness of the Northwest Arkansas community. Northwest Arkansas has grown rapidly over the last several decades, contributing to increased diversity across all levels. Hear from EngageNWA Executive Director Margot Lemaster on the region’s growing diversity and the […]
On June 17, EngageNWA partnered with Arkansas United to celebrate new American citizens. The event was possible through EngageNWA’s membership with Welcoming America and a national campaign by Old Navy. During this celebration, special guest Mayor Doug Sprouse of the City of Springdale read a proclamation stating “the city of Springdale is grateful to all […]
