We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. -- Winston Churchill
As we do every year, NWA Media has invited the nonprofit organizations that help our community all year to ask for help in return.
Fast Facts
Nonprofits in need
Other local nonprofits also remain in need as the new year begins:
OASIS of Northwest Arkansas — (479) 619-6063, or oasisnwa@sbcglobal.…
NWA First Tee — (501) 804-6662, or [email protected]
Elizabeth Richardson Center — (479) 872-1800 ext 209, or [email protected]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas — (479) 966-4366, Ext. 203, or [email protected]…
Havenwood — (479) 273-7344 or cindy@nwahavenwood.…
Literacy Council of Benton County — vronald@goliteracy.…
Fabulous Felines — (479) 659-2099 or fabulousfelinesnwa@…
Riverfront Rescue — (479) 713-9610 or oldmansriverfrontre…
Family Network — (479) 927-3659, or familynetwork.hfa@g…
Horses for Healing — (479) 795-0570 or linda@horsesforheal…
Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life — (479) 986-9960 or rhonda@kendrickfinc…
Meals on Wheels of Benton County — (479) 636-1814 or [email protected]…
House of Hope Rescue Mission — (479) 756-7333
Bella Vista Recycling Center — 295-5340 or 855-9171
Their wish lists wrap up in the Our Town section today.
Arts Center of the Ozarks
WHAT: The Arts Center of the Ozarks is a nonprofit arts producer and presenter working in the Springdale community for 48 years. The center produces mainstage theater, presents concerts and art shows and offers classes for youth and adults.
WHERE: 214 S. Main St. in Springdale. Find ACO online at acozarks.org.
CONTACT: Erin West at 751-5441 or [email protected].
WISH LIST: Sponsor a day of operation at the ACO, $1,500; sponsor an hour of operation at the ACO, $150; sponsor one year of art supplies for classes, $1,500; sponsor one month of art supplies for classes, $150; sponsor a row of seats for a show, $464; wwo iPads.
Lone Pine Shelter
WHAT: Lone Pine Ranch Animal Shelter is a no-kill, 501(c)3 nonprofit, all-volunteer animal shelter that currently cares for 100 cats and dogs. The shelter provides a safe place for animals until they are able to find forever homes or go to another rescue. It also helps the public to rehome their pets and provides low-cost spay and neuter options.
WHERE: P.O. Box 194 in Centerton. Find it online at lonepineshelter.org or facebook.com/LPRAnimalShelter.
CONTACT: Kim Mathis at [email protected].
WISH LIST: Items for dogs. The shelter is in dire need of bleach/ trash bags size 33 gallon and 13 gallon, paper towels, heavy-duty brooms for sweeping, Pine-Sol cleaner. Monetary donations are also accepted.
Good Shepherd Humane Society
WHAT: Good Shepherd Humane Society is celebrating 40 years of caring for the homeless, neglected and unwanted animals of Carroll County. It is a "no-kill" shelter. Through dedicated staff and volunteers, the shelter works diligently to find good homes for dogs and cats, averaging 50 dogs and 80 cats in the shelter at any given time.
WHERE: 6486 U.S. 62 east in Eureka Springs. Find it online at goodshepherd-hs.org.
CONTACT: Janice Durbin, shelter manager, at 253-9188 or [email protected].
WISH LIST: Bleach, paper towels, dog and cat treats, laundry soap, dish soap, copy paper, black magic markers, beef or ham baby food for "special needs" cats, $500 to build an agility course for the dogs, a used van to transport animals and a new portable storage building.
Watch for next year's Wish Lists beginning the week of Thanksgiving.
NAN Our Town on 01/01/2015