Northwest Arkansas is blessed with a large number of nonprofit agencies that, together, meet just about every need. These organizations are supported by the generosity of the community.
Continuing today and for the next few weeks -- in keeping with a holiday tradition -- the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette will share "wish lists" from local charitable organizations. Even in this unusual holiday season, we hope to give you, our readers, opportunities to play Santa and give something back to those who spend all year giving.
And if you're one of those nonprofits, whether you produce theater, serve those with disabilities, fight for healthier Arkansans or showcase art, let us help your organization spread the word by sending your wish list to [email protected]. Wish lists will continue through Jan. 7 in the Our Town section.
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Life Styles Inc.
What we do: Founded in Fayetteville in 1976, Life Styles is a nonprofit organization serving nearly 300 individuals with developmental disabilities in Northwest Arkansas. Life Style's interconnected suite of adult development services, supported living services and supported employment services helps people with disabilities live productive, self-directed lives at home, work and play.
Address: 2590 W. Sycamore St. in, Fayetteville
Website: www.lifestylesinc.org
Contact: Sherri Esarte, development director, at (479) 435-6067
Wish list: Life Styles is in need of two laptop computers to help staff members better serve our clients. We are also seeking an emergency generator to support activity programming and for contingency planning purposes. Financial donations are always welcome to support our mission of helping individuals with disabilities reach their full potential as contributing members of the community (https://lifestylesinc.ejoinme.org/donate).
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Arkansas Public Theatre
What we do: Provide live theater experiences for audiences, performers and students, enhancing the Rogers Historic District and creating a regional destination.
Address: 116 S. Second St. in Rogers
Website: arkansaspublictheatre.org
Contact: Email Joseph Farmer at [email protected]
Wish list: Printer paper, printer ink Brother HL-L8360CDW, refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, laminator with laminating sheets, button maker and supplies, Swiffer mops and pads, glass cleaner, rubber gloves, hand sanitizer, Febreeze, laundry soap, AA and AAA batteries, cases of bottled water, trash can liners (large and kitchen size), cocktail mixer set, stamps, toilet paper, microwave.
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TheatreSquared
What we do: TheatreSquared produces challenging, thought-provoking plays for mid-America; expands arts access in Arkansas schools; and strives to bring together all segments of our community by using live performance to remind us of our common humanity.
Address: 477 W. Spring St. in Fayetteville
Website: theatre2.org
Contact: 445-6333
Wish list: This year of social distancing has been especially challenging for the performing arts. We welcome end-of-year gifts to the Annual Fund to support our work on stage when we can safely fully return. We also hope that you'll consider watching our work digitally this winter, safely at home, so our artists can feel your support even when we're all apart.
-- Becca Martin-Brown
Nonprofit agencies of all kinds are invited to send Christmas wish lists to [email protected].