by - April 16, 2026 4:03 pm
The Jones Center for Families in Springdale received a $1.2 million grant from Walmart and its foundation to establish the Northwest Arkansas Regional Volunteer Center, slated to open in 2027…
by - July 31, 2024 3:10 pm
The Walmart Foundation is gifting $5 million to Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas to help the Mercy hospital system in the area “expand upon its growth plans, improving the reach…
by - November 21, 2019 1:09 pm
The Walmart Foundation has donated $5 million to help finance construction of a Student Success Center at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The school announced the grant Thursday (Nov….
by - August 11, 2016 3:16 pm
Recruiting doctors to Northwest Arkansas is a constant challenge. That’s why the Walmart Foundation has awarded a $750,000 grant to the new Northwest Arkansas Community Internal Medicine Residency Program. Foundation…
by - May 9, 2016 2:38 pm
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are giving $8 million to Arkansas Children’s Northwest for the $160 million hospital under construction in Springdale near Arvest Ballpark. The announcement was held Monday…
by - August 24, 2015 10:54 am
Reflecting on the 10 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, Wal-Mart and its foundation committed $25 million over five years to support disaster recovery and resilience efforts worldwide….
by - April 1, 2015 4:43 pm
The Walmart Foundation awarded a $693,750 grant to Mercy’s Behavioral Health Services. The money will be used to fund additional staffing and program ramp up. Mercy is planning to hire…
by - February 26, 2015 5:48 pm
Wal-Mart and the Walmart Foundation announced Thursday (Feb. 26) the initial investment of $16 million to seven national nonprofit organizations. This is the first part of the recently announced Opportunity…
by - June 24, 2014 2:30 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Council received a $450,000 grant from Wal-Mart to foster economic development, diversity and inclusion in the local community. The gift was presented in conjunction with the Walmart…
by - March 20, 2014 3:36 pm
The gifts that give again, or paying it forward are one of the main reasons the Walmart Foundation continues to support the Jones Center for Families in Springdale. Karen Parker,…
by - March 14, 2014 12:27 pm
Nonprofit organizations looking to help manufacturers bring back business to the U.S. or looking to help grow businesses in the U.S. can apply for grants from Wal-Mart Store, the Walmart…
by - September 30, 2013 2:47 pm
Kathleen McLaughlin, 48, has been named president of the Walmart Foundation, effective Oct. 15, according to a statement issued Monday by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. In addition to leading corporate giving,…
by - July 29, 2013 3:33 pm
Mercy Fort Smith has received a $150,000 contribution to assist with purchasing critical care equipment for the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The grant – which was given to the…
by - May 14, 2013 3:14 pm
More than 70 World War II veterans will visit memorials dedicated in their honor during a trip to Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 18, as part of the sixth Northwest…
by - February 26, 2013 6:49 am
Fresher strawberries for consumers and an economic boost for local farmers throughout the country is the aim of a $3 million donation made recently by the Walmart Foundation to the…
by - March 14, 2012 1:48 pm
SPRINGDALE — EOA Children’s House, the only center in Arkansas that provides long-term, year-round treatment to young abused and neglected children, has received a $84,578 grant from the Walmart Foundation to…
by - February 6, 2012 9:49 am
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced Monday (Feb. 6) they would release $9.5 million in grants to organizations that promote healthy eating habits. The funding will support nutrition education programs,…
