United Way of Northwest Arkansas

08/18/2026

📣📣 We Need Your Help!

Kids have gone back to school, but new supplies are needed all year long. And we don't just mean pencils and folders! Our new PIE program is here to assist.

Please consider dropping off items on this list to make a positive impact in our community today. And let us know if your business would like to be a collection location. Visit our website for more details.

08/12/2026

Our own Hannah Savage helped us promote our new Partner Impact Empower (PIE) program today on Good Day NWA!

We are now collecting essential items to help local students go back to school with all of the necessities. Find info on how you can help out by visiting our website: https://unitedwaynwa.org/partner-impact-empower/

08/03/2026

Stronger together isn’t just what we believe. It’s what we’re putting into action.

Fitness One - Rogers/Lowell, AR is proud to partner with United Way of Northwest Arkansas to support students and families through the Partner Impact Empower (PIE) program.

From August 3–17, we’re collecting new essential items to help students start the school year with confidence and the resources they need to succeed.

We’re collecting:
• Hygiene products
• Shoes (Youth Sizes 5–Adult Size 10)
• Socks
• Underwear
• Laundry detergent

As a thank you for giving, every new item you donate earns you entries for a chance to win a FREE 3-month Fitness One membership!

Entry Breakdown:
• 1 Entry – Hygiene Item
• 2 Entries – Socks or Underwear
• 3 Entries – Laundry Detergent
• 5 Entries – Pair of Shoes

🏆 At the end of the drive, one winner will be randomly selected!

• Current monthly members: September, October, and November 2026 membership dues will be waived. (Any annual fee due during that time will still apply.)
• Paid-in-Full members: Three months will be added to the end of your current membership.
• Non-members: You’ll receive a FREE 3-month Fitness One membership.

✔️ Unlimited entries
✔️ No membership required to win

Simply drop your donations in the collection bin at Fitness One, and our front desk team will record your donation and enter you into the drawing.

Every donation helps provide essential items for students in Northwest Arkansas. Whether you give one item or several, you’re helping create a stronger community and a greater impact.

Bring your donations to Fitness One by August 17. Together, we can make a greater impact. 💙

For additional questions visit or call our front desk. 479-372-6060

07/31/2026

Free bike helmets right now in Fayetteville!

The bike helmet giveaway is happening now!

🚲 🚲 🚲 🚲 🚲

Free Bike Helmets for Fayetteville Residents!

We’ll be at the Marion Orton Recycling Center along the Greenway from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. giving away FREE bike helmets to Fayetteville residents while supplies last.
Our summer intern, Avery, will be there to help fit helmets and answer questions.

Details:
• Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Marion Orton Recycling Center (trailside on the Razorback Greenway)
• One helmet per Fayetteville resident
• Residents will simply complete a short eligibility form on site
• Available while supplies last

Whether you’re commuting, exercising, or just enjoying a ride, wearing a helmet is one of the easiest ways to stay safe.

07/21/2026

Oops! We may have missed World Emoji Day, but the message is still the same. ❤️🫶🏻

07/07/2026

Sharing this important upcoming event! 🫶🏻

Neighbor Care Day is back! Mark your calendars for August 15!

Join us for a day of free care and community, including:
✂️ Free haircuts
🦷 Free tooth extractions
🚿 Free showers
🥞 Free breakfast

Haircut and dental appointments require registration, and sign-ups will open soon—stay tuned for more details!

A huge thank you to Aspen Dental, our next-door neighbors at our Rogers Neighbor Night location, for opening their doors and making this event possible.

Are you a hairstylist who would like to serve alongside us? We'd love to have you! Send us a message.

Want to volunteer in another way? We need plenty of helping hands to welcome neighbors, serve breakfast, assist with check-in, and keep the day running smoothly. Send us a message we'd love to find the perfect role for you!

Together, we're helping make Northwest Arkansas a place where every neighbor is cared for. Thank you for being part of it!

07/03/2026

United Way of NWA is closed on Friday, July 3 to observe the Independence Day holiday.

We wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July as we celebrate our nation's 250th birthday this weekend.

07/01/2026

United Way board members and staff were thrilled to welcome staff from Arkansas Auditor of State Dennis Milligan's office and State Representative Diana Gonzalez Worthen to deliver our unclaimed property from the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt. What a great surprise to claim more than $25,000!

A check for over $25,000 was presented to the United Way of Northwest Arkansas to support local community advancement programs. State Representative Diana Gonzales-Worthen is pictured alongside the United Way of NWA Board of Directors during the check presentation. United Way of Northwest Arkansas

06/19/2026

The United Way of NWA office is closed today for the Juneteenth holiday.

Don't forget to check out the 6th Annual Freedom Festival happening on Saturday afternoon, June 20, at Luther George Park in downtown Springdale. There will be something fun for the whole family to enjoy!