United Way of Northwest Arkansas
Non-profit OrganizationsArkansas, United States11-50 Employees
United Way of Northwest Arkansas is an independently governed nonprofit based in Springdale, Arkansas, operating as a 501(c)(3) organization within the United Way network while maintaining its own board of directors. The group concentrates its efforts on tackling root causes of community challenges by focusing on Education, Income, Health, and the Safety Net to help families achieve self-sufficiency. Its mission is to unite communities to empower people and improve lives, with a bold goal of giving every child in Northwest Arkansas a pathway out of poverty. The organization collaborates with local partners and stakeholders to implement programs that address barriers to self-sufficiency. It has earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency in 2021, indicating publicly accessible impact information, and recent news includes leadership changes and partnerships, including a reported collaboration with Ellis Park Racing in October 2024. The organization maintains an online presence at its website.