Nonprofits

The University of Arkansas Fort Smith is officially in a four-year capital campaign called “Intrepid Ambition.” Yesterday morning, the public kickoff to raise $85 million included the announcement of one of the largest single gifts to UAFS in the school’s history.

Cox Communications is now accepting applications for $5,000 grants directed toward area nonprofits. A total of $50,000 will be awarded to nonprofits across a footprint that stretches from northwest Arkansas to Harrison to Fort Smith.

A recent report shows that Arkansas is ranked the best in the nation in one financial growth area. However, another indicator is nearly the worst. On today's show, we'll hear more about the state's economic status. We'll also learn about a significant gift to UAFS that endows a Center for Nonprofits. Plus, Ozarks at Large's Daniel Caruth reports how America's largest meat producer faces external and internal scrutiny for its workplace policies.

Rachel speaks with Dana Harper Krementz, creator of Circus for a Cause, a community-based creative gathering, exhibition, and fundraiser for the local nonprofit inTRANSitive, scheduled for March 29 at The Medium in Springdale.

Rachel speaks with Early Brunner, founder of a new addiction recovery nonprofit based in Northwest Arkansas. Recovery Demystified offers free, nonreligious, science-based resources through weekly support meetings, a podcast series, and a free book program.

Pete sits down with Marley Blonsky, executive director of All Bodies on Bikes, a local non-profit working to make the cycling industry and community more inclusive. They discuss the organization's work and their upcoming, Biking For Big Bodies Workshop at the Fayetteville Public Library.

Let's travel to a relic of the 20th century. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis has more about a burgeoning club that’s breathing life into an antiquated pass-time: Pinball.

Pete speaks with Best Friends Executive Director Michelle Logan about the upcoming No-Kill Summit in Little Rock.

A conference in Fayetteville today will focus on better understanding schizophrenia. On today's show, we host a conversation about expanding our collective understanding of psychosis and schizophrenia. Reporter Sophia Nourani also visits the newly revamped Multicultural Center at the University of Arkansas. Plus, we note the Year of the Snake as the Lunar New Year arrives.

Esther Schroeder, development director at Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, stops by the Carver Center for Public Radio to discuss the upcoming Soup Sunday fundraiser.