On Live United Day, corporate volunteers worked alongside local nonprofit organizations to complete projects that strengthened their capacity to serve Northwest Arkansas.

In April 2025:

293 Volunteers

879 Volunteer Hours

$31,767 Value of Donated Time

“PIE” brings schools, businesses, volunteers, and United Way NWA together to identify a need, meet it, and creating lasting impact.

Sometimes impact starts with meeting a basic need. By listening to our community partners, UWNWA can turn everyday generosity into resources that reach people who need them.

Pilot Program Launched 2026

• Together with corporate partners and volunteers the rotating 9-week supply drive will focus on providing high-priority needs based on school district feedback. ​
• As the largest school district in the state along with 71% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, Springdale Public Schools is our first partner in this pilot program.​
• As support grows, United Way NWA, plans to incorporate additional school districts in the future! ​

Everyone deserves a safe, comfortable home. But when household budgets are stretched thin, paying a utility bill can become a difficult challenge.

Through a partnership with Black Hills Energy, United Way of Northwest Arkansas administers the Black Hills Cares utility assistance program, connecting eligible households with help paying their natural gas bills. The program is funded by contributions from Black Hills Energy customers, employees, and the Black Hills Energy Foundation. 

This partnership helps ease financial pressure for local families, making it easier to manage essential expenses and maintain a stable home. By bringing together corporate resources and community support, we help ensure that neighbors facing financial hardship have somewhere to turn.

Together, we’re helping build a stronger Northwest Arkansas, one household at a time.

United Way of Northwest Arkansas believes that finding help should be simple. For years, we helped lead Arkansas 211, a free service connecting individuals and families to essential community resources, including food, housing, utility assistance, health care, and more.

In 2026, we passed the baton to Hark at Excellerate Foundation, a local expert in connecting people with resources, to lead Arkansas 211 in Northwest Arkansas. This transition builds on Hark’s deep understanding of our community and its network of local services.

By entrusting this work to a specialized community partner, we’re continuing our commitment to helping people find the support they need to thrive.

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