Tag: Nonprofits

Hospital Auxiliary Fund Awards $33,000 in Grants

The Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation distributed $33,000 in grants last month from funds established by the Northwest Medical Center Auxiliary.

Suspicious Package Offered by Alumni Association

Once again, the Alumni Association is offering a bowl package for Hog fans that just doesn?t add up to much of a deal.

We?ll Drink to That

Both the official bowl package and the Alumni package offer free admission to the Wild Horse Saloon.

Bella Vista Slated for Senior Health Center

Community Development Corp. and Northwest Health System are developing a senior health center and outpatient physical/occupational therapy center at the Highlands Crossing Senior Housing Campus in Bella Vista.

$2.3 Million Endowment Fund Established by Jones Family

The Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation has a new community trust fund under its wing totaling $2.3 million.

Bringing Business to School

Despite its recent arrival locally, the Junior Achievement organization is making an impact on economic and business education in schools throughout Benton and Washington counties.

Chefs Will Compete at UARK Bowl for AHA

Chefs from a dozen local restaurants will see on Jan. 17 who?s got the best hors d?oeuvres in Northwest Arkansas.

CommunityCare Foundation Gives $1.2 Million this Round

The CommunityCare Foundation has awarded its second round of grants for 2002, bringing its giving over the past three years to $13.2 million.

AIRE Reaches Out for Medical Research

Medical research is expanding in Northwest Arkansas with the formation of the Arkansas Institute for Research & Education.

Lifeline to Buy Siloam Springs Service

Northwest Arkansas Lifeline entered an informal agreement Nov. 20 to purchase Siloam Springs Lifeline for an undisclosed amount.

Symphony Director Passes Baton

Alan Burdick, executive director of the North Arkansas Symphony for the past 18 months, resigned Nov. 18.

Philanthropists Honored by Fundraising Professionals

Bernice Jones and Willard and Pat Walker were honored Nov. 13 with Lifetime Philanthropic Achievement Awards by the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

CommunityCare, NWACF Give Donors, Area Strong Foundation

The Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation has $4 million in endowed funds and the CommunityCare Foundation has $120 million. The NWACF has 47 different funds under its umbrella, including CommunityCare.

Tip of the Benberg

Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club executive director John Benberg has resigned following an arrest for driving while intoxicated and careless driving.

‘Incidents’ Questioned

DWI and nightclub incidents are “critical information” for employer.

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Becomes Faith in Action

A local group has changed its name to reflect affiliation with the national Faith in Action movement.

Reaching Out for the Arts

A strategic plan to enhance cultural arts opportunities in Northwest Arkansas is being developed and the Walton Arts Center is helping it along.

Jones Family to Create New Fund

A $2 million trust fund is being established by the Jones family and will be called the Harvey and Bernice Jones Community Fund.

Poplar House Clinic Celebrates 10 years

The Poplar House Clinic opened in September 1992 at 1207 West Poplar Street, Rogers, to serve the underprivileged and uninsured.

Getting Artistic in Attracting Business

A five-part plan for improving cultural opportunities in the area has been announced by the Cultural Development Plan Committee formed by the Northwest Arkansas Council.

Dan Wright re-elected Arkansas Farm Bureau president

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Tourism tax numbers down through August, job numbers up

Acres.com, ULI NWA establish partnership

Connections: Yellow Rocket Concepts hosts gift card fundraiser