OUR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

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50501 Movement - Arkansas

Political ActionPolitical Engagement

A local branch of the national 50501 Movement focused on disrupting the status quo for justice & equality.

AIRE

Community SupportEducation & DevelopmentSocial Justice & Advocacy

Focuses on immigrant rights and language justice, community-building, education, & advocacy.

AFGE Local 2201

Social Justice & AdvocacyCommunity SupportHealth & Wellness

The American Federation of Government Employees Local 2201 represents VA healthcare employees, focusing on advocacy, workplace justice, and support within the healthcare system.

Apple Seeds

Health & WellnessEducationNeighborhood & Community Development

Inspiring healthy living through garden-based education.

Arkansas Appleseed

Community SupportEducation & DevelopmentSocial Justice & Advocacy

Through research, legal action, and policy change, Arkansas Appleseed protects freedom, opportunity, and justice in Arkansas.

Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition

Social Justice & AdvocacyCommunity SupportEducation & Development

Works on ending mass incarceration through advocacy and education, with a focus on systemic change and supporting impacted individuals.

Beaver Watershed Alliance

Environmental & Sustainability Community SupportHealth & Wellness

The Alliance is a nonprofit whose mission is to maintain high-quality drinking water in Beaver Lake.

Canopy NWA

Community SupportRefugee & Immigration SupportSocial & Financial

Welcoming & equipping refugees with all they need to build new lives In Northwest Arkansas.

Circles NWA

Poverty & Economic SupportCommunity Support & Connection

Helps people out of poverty by building social capital & breaking down systemic barriers, with an emphasis on education & community.

Citizen's Climate Lobby

Environmental & Sustainability Political ActivismClimate Policy

An organization whose goal is to empower everyday people to work together on climate policy. This Fayetteville chapter is one of  350+ chapters across the US that volunteer to build support in Congress for national bipartisan solutions to climate change.

Democratic Party of Benton County

Political EngagementCommunity Support & Connection

As a county-level political party affiliate, its central focus is civic engagement through elections, with a secondary emphasis on local community organizing.

Democratic Socialists of America NWA

Political ActivismReform

A group of local activists working together help those in need, work toward peace, and build a world that puts people and planet before profit.

Fayetteville Strong

Neighborhood & Community Development Political Engagement

Making our Favorite-ville more walkable, bikeable, and equitable.

FHS Students Demand Action

Political ActivismEducation & Youth DevelopmentGun Reform

This student-led chapter mobilizes youth for gun reform, blending activism with leadership development, education, and civic engagement.

For AR People

Political EngagementSocial Justice & AdvocacyPublic Education

Primarily a civic engagement and political accountability group, with strong ties to advocacy and public education.

Friends of Palestine NWA

Social Justice & AdvocacyCommunity SupportPublic Education

Focused on raising awareness, educating the public, and advocating for justice and peace, all within a community and solidarity framework.

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Arkansas

Poverty & Economic Support Neighborhood Development

Bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Indivisible NWA

Political ActivismSocial Justice & AdvocacyCommunity Support

Focuses on civic action, democratic training, mentorship, and advocacy through community-based activism.

League of Women Voters Washington Co

Political EngagementPolitical ActivismCommunity Support

Promotes informed civic participation, voter rights, and policy education in a nonpartisan way.

Lighthouse Solutions

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We bridge the gap between resources and the community. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and teens in underserved communities of northwest Arkansas. We have empowered over 80,000 individuals since 2011.

MayDay NWA

Poverty & Economic Support Health & Wellness

Cooking delicious, nutritious, ready-to-eat meals for Fayetteville’s struggling working class.

Moms Demand Action

Social Justice & AdvocacyCommunity EngagementPolitical Activism

Works to reduce gun violence through policy change, public safety advocacy, and community engagement.

NAACP NWA Branch

Civil RightsPolitical Activism

Ensuring that black lives are a priority in all spaces. The Branch’s focus is “Onward and Upward” in pursuit of achieving social justice in Northwest Arkansas.

New Beginnings

Neighborhood DevelopmentCommunity SupportPoverty Support

Developing neighborhoods that end homelessness.

Not On Our Watch NWA

Political ActivismPublic Education

A local activist group opposing Project 2025 and defending democracy through education and peaceful action.

NWA Equality

Social Justice & AdvocacyCommunity Support & Connection

NWA Equality provides programming, education, and advocacy to serve, connect, and empower the LGBTQ community.

NWA Food Bank

Poverty & Economic SupportHealth & Wellness Community Support

Our mission is to nourish Northwest Arkansas communities by feeding hungry people!

NWA Land Trust

Environmental ProtectionsPolitical EngagementCommunity Support

​Non profit/non governmental Accredited land trust preserving and enhancing quality of life for all people through permanent land protection.

NWA Women's Shelter

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NWAWS is committed to serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and empowering them to build lives free of violence.

OMNI Center

Neighborhood & Community SupportSocial JusticePolitical Activism

A broad-based organization promoting peace, justice, sustainability, and education through events and outreach.

PAWPAC

Community Support & ConnectionPolitical EngagementAdvocacy

The Progressive Arkansas Women PAC addresses political underrepresentation by financially and strategically empowering women candidates. Its work spans advocacy, mentorship, and grassroots community-building.

PRIDE at the U of A

Social Justice & AdvocacyEducation & Youth Development

This campus-based group advocates for LGBTQ+ equality and fosters a safe, informed, and supportive student environment, empowering youth through education and visibility.

Samaritan Community Center

Poverty & Economic SupportHealth & WellnessCommunity Connection

Offers food, dental care, counseling, kids' programs, and other supportive services to vulnerable populations.

SCARS - Saving Children and Reviving Souls

AdvocacyPolitical Action‍ ‍

Dedicated to the mission of identifying, rescuing and healing of child victims of exploitation, trafficking & abuse.

Second Helping NWA

Neighborhood & Community DevelopmentPoverty & Economic Support

Combines food access with deeper conversations about inequality and community issues.

St. James Food Pantry

Poverty & Economic SupportCommunity OutreachFood Pantry

We focus on our local outreach goals of alleviating hunger, homelessness, and poverty in Northwest Arkansas and throughout the surrounding state.

TASC NWA

Education & Youth DevelopmentCommunity ServiceHealth & Wellness

Teen Action & Support Center (TASC) supports teens holistically—through mental health, parenting resources, art, mentorship, and community service—fitting across several core categories aimed at personal and collective growth.

Washington County Democrats

Political AdvocacyPolitical EngagementPublic Education

Political organizing and advocacy focused on Democratic principles and community engagement.

Wash County Democratic Women’s Caucus

Political AdvocacyPolitical EngagementPublic Education

Focuses on civic participation, leadership development, and amplifying women's voices in politics. 

Young Dems of Arkansas

Political AdvocacyPolitical EngagementPublic Education

A multi-faceted youth political organization that not only supports voter engagement but also provides education, advocacy, and community involvement opportunities for young Arkansans.

Youth Matters NWA

Youth Education & DevelopmentCommunity Support

This group provides fundamental wraparound support (transport, food, safe space), while promoting youth engagement and leadership—strongly rooted in both connection and personal development.

99 Balloons

Youth DevelopmentCommunity Support‍ ‍

Changing the story of disability.

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