STORIES
June 30, 2025
Leading with Purpose and Service in the Community
EngageNWA recently partnered with the Northwest Arkansas Human Resources Association (NOARK) on an event that brought together HR professionals and local organizations to explore how purpose and service can strengthen...
Read MoreMay 30, 2025
Welcoming Week NWA 2025: A Celebration of Service, Curiosity, and Connection
This September, Welcoming Week NWA 2025 returns with a focus on community service, civic engagement, and belonging. Anchored in the spirit of community, this month-long celebration will unite students, families,...
Read MoreNovember 22, 2024
Curiosity in Action: The Human Library at Welcoming Week NWA 2024
A few years ago, Springdale librarian Tanya Evans was helping a friend transport a furniture donation to Canopy NWA when the friend confided in her: “I know we have refugees...
Read MoreOctober 29, 2024
Why Welcome? A Business Case for Expansive Belonging
Most of us feel the value of welcoming. Maybe it’s morally or spiritually essential to us to welcome the stranger. Maybe connecting with others across difference fuels us creatively. Or...
Read MoreOctober 17, 2024
Learning to Welcome: Marshallese Cultural Training in Northwest Arkansas
As part of Welcoming Week NWA, EngageNWA hosted a Marshallese Cultural Training event at The Medium, led by Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM). This event highlighted the unique history, values, and contributions of the Marshallese community,...
Read MoreAugust 27, 2024
Guest Post: Engage NWA Internship
Engage NWA Internship This summer, I was determined to make the most of my time by contributing to something meaningful. I was drawn to EngageNWA because I had heard about...
Read MoreAugust 26, 2024
Welcoming Week NWA 2024: A Decade of Building Belonging
Welcoming Week NWA 2024: A Decade of Building Belonging Marking its 10th anniversary, Welcoming Week NWA returns this September with a renewed commitment to fostering belonging across Northwest Arkansas. The events kick...
Read MoreJuly 30, 2024
Introducing the NWA Belonging Barometer
Introducing the NWA Belonging Barometer We're thrilled to launch the Belonging Barometer survey adapted for Northwest Arkansas! This tool is designed to delve into our community's sense of belonging, shedding light on...
Read MoreJune 27, 2024
Creating Spaces of Belonging Through Bridging
Bridging creates a space that is larger than the sum of its parts, honoring and affirming the multiple identities that individuals and groups bring to the table. It also values...
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