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Monica Diodati and Rachel Stuckey Slaton have reopened Two Friends Community Books, a pay-what-you-can bookshop, on East Emma Avenue in Springdale after Casa Magnolia closed in 2025.

This summer, Weave NWA announced recipients of its 2026 Weaver Awards. Gilbert Gonzalez is one of those winners, he's the founder and director of the non-profit Little Homies, designed to provide mentorship, community and guidance for young people to help supply a feeling of belonging.

Early Brunner, founder of Recovery Demystified and a 2026 NWA Weaver Award recipient, talks with Daniel Caruth about building a secular, inclusive recovery program in Fayetteville.

Queer Craft Corner's founder and board members on launching the Springdale nonprofit, healing through art, and winning a 2026 Weave NWA award.

A Fayetteville pilot program at St. James Missionary Baptist Church uses climate-controlled smart food lockers to expand food pantry access around the clock for working families.