Home Region
Read stories connected to our Home Region Program
February 23, 2023
How the Walton Family Foundation supports and advances entrepreneurship in the region
February 22, 2023
At a historic HBCU in the heart of the rural South, a new leadership academy provides wraparound support
January 9, 2023
In Northwest Arkansas, the Walton Family Foundation is supporting workforce development that promotes inclusive growth and fills employers’ needs
December 6, 2022
In Northwest Arkansas, local workforce development organizations are building pathways for underserved residents to better-paying careers
Along the left bank of the Mississippi River, something exciting is brewing. The river itself is a marvel, a super-charged vehicle for commerce, transportation and agriculture. And the land surrounding it? Some of the richest soil in the world.
August 16, 2022
For children experiencing trauma, Bentonville’s Hope Academy offers an innovative school model for learning – and healing
August 3, 2022
The Urban Land Institute is building a “community of practice” among regional city planners
Following a successful mask-making push, INTERFORM expands into small-batch production
May 9, 2022
The foundation launches a forward-looking, five-year strategy in the region, anchored by community input
April 12, 2022
Upskill NWA provides tuition funding, childcare and transportation to help workers transition from low-paying jobs into high-demand, higher-paying careers