Nonprofits

A Fayetteville nonprofit is helping international students feel at home—one couch at a time. Student reporter Lauren Davidson shares how Furniture Friends delivers donated furniture and friendship to newcomers at the University of Arkansas and beyond.

On today's show, we hear about new research from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences that could help explain why the Marshallese community faces higher rates of chronic health conditions. We also learn about the influence of Lucinda Williams' music. Plus, a different kind of Veterans Day celebration in Gentry this weekend.

Cave Springs nonprofit The Pack Shack will host 500K for NWA, a three-day community event where hundreds of volunteers will pack meals to support local schools and nonprofits fighting food insecurity.

Two Northwest Arkansas nonprofits, Bring It Home Inc. and Excellerate Foundation, are developing new models to make housing more attainable — from community land trusts in Springdale to teacher housing at McAuley Place in Bentonville.

The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns to Village on the Creeks in Rogers, uniting hundreds to raise awareness, celebrate progress and support families affected by the disease.

Restore Hope Arkansas connects those in need to public assistance. Sebastian County reports a 20% decrease in incarceration after using the program for five years. Restore Hope runs in 19 counties across Arkansas.

It's never too early to start thinking about the holidays. Mount Sequoyah Center’s Festival of Trees kicks off Nov. 14 in Fayetteville, featuring family photos with Santa, holiday trivia, local art markets, and more. The annual celebration also raises funds to preserve the historic campus.

Yesterday, community members gathered at The Jones Center’s newly refurbished ice skating rink to celebrate a new step for the center. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis was there and brings us this report.

Reese Roberts of Leverett Lounge and Sidecar Cocktail Lounge speaks with Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore and reflects on the launch of the Fayetteville Independent Restaurant Alliance during COVID-19, its ongoing Hero Fund for restaurant workers in need, and how the community continues to show up.

The 12th annual Faygas at Walton Arts Center offers games, prizes and food to raise funds for The C.A.R.E. Initiative, benefiting five northwest Arkansas nonprofits.