Giving to charity is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. It's not only good for the spirit, it changes most into better people. Help transform Northwest Arkansas into a better place by giving this season.
Each year, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette shares information about some of the organizations that give so much to the community all year, hoping the community can give to them in return.
Organizations in need
LifeSource International: (479) 521-4000, lifesourceinternati…, jimmie@lifesourcein….
Boone County Adult Day Center: (870) 741-4991, boonecoadc@aaanwar.….
Fabulous Felines NWA: fabulousfelinesnwa.…, fabulousfelinesnwa@…, facebook.com/Fabulo….
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas: (870) 741-1144, aaanwar.org, [email protected].
Saving Grace: savinggracenwa.org, jaclyn@savinggracen…, (479) 636-1133.
Jackson L. Graves Foundation: (479) 466-8339, jacksongraves.org, info@jacksongraves.….
Seven Hills Homeless Center: (479) 966-4378, 7hillscenter.org, [email protected]….
M&N Augustine Foundation: (479) 442-5384, mnaugustinefoundati…, mnaugustinefoundati….
Children’s Safety Center: (479) 872-6183, childrenssafetycent…, emily@childrenssafe….
Loving Choices: (479) 521-6677, (479) 631-6677, lovingchoices.org, info@lovingchoices.….
Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life: (479) 986-9960, kendrickfincher.org, info@kendrickfinche….
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance: (479) 531-5530, sheepdogia.org, kricker@sheepdogia.….
Child Care Aware of Northwest Arkansas: (479) 751-3463, nwachildcare.org, mwynn@nwachildcare.….
Village House Adult Day Care: (479) 855-4449, villagehousebellavi…, heather@villagehous….
Their wish lists will run in the Our Town sections weekly through the end of the year.
LifeSource International
What: LifeSource works to help through their mission of "Strengthening Families, Building Communities." The agency offers food and clothing pantries, after-school and summer camps for children, senior luncheons, counseling, adult education classes and a monthly community outreach meal. Through this combination of services, the agency staff strives to offer a holistic, effective solution to the poverty and hunger with which many struggle throughout the Northwest Arkansas community.
Where: 602 S. School Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701
Contact: (479) 521-4000, lifesourceinternational.org, [email protected].
Wish List: Donations of dry and canned foods, fuel cards for vans used to transport children after school, scholarships for free summer day camps ($1,200 for the summer or $150 per week), industrial-strength cookware, 140 stacking chairs and sports equipment.
Boone County Adult Day Center
What: The Boone County Adult Day Center provides families a safe, friendly community environment for seniors who need supervision or care during the day, while the caregiver works or needs a break. The goal is to help families find a positive balance between caring for loved ones in the home and their own family, home and work responsibilities.
Where: 1516 Rock Springs Road, Harrison, AR 72601.
Contact: (870) 741-4991, [email protected].
Wish List: Adult bibs, puzzles with up to 500 large pieces, game boards, magazine subscriptions, trivia books and easy craft activities.
Fabulous Felines
What: Fabulous Felines NWA is comprised of volunteers whose mission is to save homeless cats and kittens in Northwest Arkansas. The group began in 2012 and have rescued, vetted and rehomed more than 500 cats in 2016 alone. There is no shelter; cats are fostered in private homes. There are currently 150 cats in the foster system.
Where: P.O. Box 1283, Bentonville, AR 72712.
Contact: fabulousfelinesnwa.com, [email protected], facebook.com/FabulousFelinesNwa.
Wish List: Financial contributions to cover veterinary bills, food, etc.; cat supplies, including bedding, foods and toys, and scratching posts.
Area Agency on Aging
What: The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas commits financial and human resources to enhance the lives of the Northwest Arkansas senior community. The nonprofit organization serves people 60 years of age and older in Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy and Washington counties in Northwest Arkansas.
Where: 1510 Rock Springs Road, Harrison, AR 72602.
Contact: (870) 741-1144, aaanwar.org, [email protected].
Wish List: The senior centers could use the following to help supplement their emergency meals to home-delivery meal and congregate clients in inclement weather: peanut butter crackers; fruit cups; dried fruit boxes; tuna pouches or easy-open cans; tuna salad kits; chicken pouches or easy-open cans; chicken salad kits; breakfast bars and pastries; shelf-stable milk; shelf-stable meat sticks; small bags of peanuts; individual cups of premade pasta; vegetable cups; Vienna sausages; beanie weenies; meat-based, single-serving size soups; calcium-fortified, shelf-stable juice; pudding cups; small bags of trail mix; small, single-serving size boxes of cereal.
The centers also accept flashlights with batteries, blankets and lap blankets, gloves, hats, socks, toiletries and hand sanitizer.
NAN Our Town on 12/08/2016