APR 25 2024 Can you tell me how the Compassion Coalition got started? It started with one woman, Twila Butler, from our church who was working at Bentonville High School. She noticed a number of high school students who were not clothed appropriately, so she reached out to our church to start an outreach program…
Read MoreCommunity Celebration: A Women’s Day Gathering
APR 23 2024 Written By: Abea Pendeza, Furaha Mulenga, and Linda Mlongeca Translated to English by Linda Mlongeca Canopy staff members were graciously invited by clients from the Congolese community to partake in a vibrant celebration of International Women’s Day. The event was a lively affair, featuring a rich tapestry of traditional Congolese cuisine, music,…
Read MorePODCAST – A Conversation about New Americans exercising their right to vote.
MAR 18 2024 In this episode, Jonathan Nunez talks about the importance of New Americans exercising their right to vote. Why it’s essential to have your voice heard and ways to connect with your local and state officials. Tune in to gain insights and inspiration to make your voice count. LISTEN HERE Transcript Coming here…
Read MoreWhat’s In A Name?
JAN 17 2024 By Clint Schnekloth What’s In A Name I write this as the founder and chair of the board of Canopy NWA, Arkansas’ primary refugee resettlement site. Since 2015 our organization has served as an affiliate of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS). When we were forming Canopy NWA, we spent a lot of time…
Read MoreEmpowering Communities: Exploring the Role of CDFIs in Lending & Economic Development
NOV 15 2023 Are you a local entrepreneur with a business dream? Our entrepreneurship team is sharing important information to help you achieve your goal! Learn about the role of CDFIs: In the realm of financial institutions, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) have emerged as powerful catalysts for economic growth and empowerment. With a distinct…
Read MoreBeyond the Uniform: A Tale of Gratitude and Growth
NOV 10 2023 By Danielle Bennet
Read MoreFrom the Majestic Mountains of Hindukush to the Rolling Hills of the Ozarks
OCT 12 2023 Reflections and Photography by Khalid Ahmadzai
Read MoreUnderstanding LLCs: Do You Need One for Your Business?
SEP 27 2023 The Canopy Entrepreneurship team works with business owners and entrepreneurs all across our region with ideas to begin brilliant businesses to serve this community. We have been thrilled to have the opportunity to support so many immigrant business owners as they bring vibrant new ideas to NWA! Thinking about starting a business?…
Read MoreFrom Marshall Islands to NWA Entrepreneurial Success
SEP 27 2023 In the dynamic and diverse landscape of Northwest Arkansas, stories of entrepreneur triumph continue to inspire and uplift. Salome Riklon, or Sal, embodies the spirit of resilience and determination as she establishes her successful business, Sal’s Cleaning Services LLC. Hailing from the Marshall Islands, Sal, along with her husband Timothy, has overcome…
Read MoreErnest’s Dream: A Cameroonian Entrepreneur in NWA
JUL 13 2023 We are grateful to be a part of a community that welcomes and invites new neighbors to build new lives and follow their dreams. For Ernest, a Cameroonian immigrant, his dream became a life-changing reality when he won the US Visa Lottery in 2021. With a burning desire to create his own…
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