Our hearts go out to our friends, family and neighbors impacted by severe weather in Benton County. We are currently in conversations with city leaders to understand how we can support disaster relief efforts.
Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission and Bentonville Public Schools awarded planning grants to advance regional connectivity and educational excellence
Organization mergers represent a complex process requiring careful planning, assessment and execution. Foundations and philanthropic entities play a vital role in supporting nonprofits through this process, providing financial, strategic and capacity-building assistance. New research documents lessons learned from local mergers, scanning existing philanthropic, legal and nonprofit resources for merger guidance, and synthesizing these insights into a set of actionable recommendations.
Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation surveyed over 500 Arkansas Gen Zers. Arkansas Gen Zers are thriving at a level slightly below the national average for Gen Z, but they are more likely to say they know their core values and are engaged in several key areas of their education.
Sandi Macklom built a gluten-free baking business after career training at Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food in Bentonville, Arkansas. “I’m so lucky to do what I love every single day of my life," Sandi says. "There is no better feeling in the world.”
Pastry chef Ana Sáenz launched her business, The Magical Spatula, after studying at Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food in Bentonville, Arkansas. While there, Ana gained critical training in culinary nutrition, artisanal food, beverage management and food entrepreneurship. “Brightwater brought so much value to my career. You really learn what food is all about,” Ana says.
