Dear {{First Name}},
This year, Canopy turns 10!
In April 2016, we received our nonprofit status. In December 2016, we stood at the airport to welcome our first refugee family to Northwest Arkansas. What started as a community’s commitment to welcome has grown into a movement of belonging.
Ten years later, nearly 1,000 new neighbors have rebuilt their lives here. They are employees and employers, entrepreneurs and students, artists and advocates, volunteers and citizens. They are contributing to the economic vitality, cultural richness, and resilience of our region every single day.
And behind every arrival is a powerful network of support including more than 1,000 volunteers, interns, donors, employers, teachers, healthcare professionals, faith leaders, and government partners who chose to show up. You are part of that story.
The last year has tested us. But it has not defined us. We stand strong, and our community is stronger because we have chosen welcome, dignity, and opportunity again and again.
Thank you for being part of this extraordinary decade. I hope you will join us throughout this milestone year as we celebrate 10 years of welcome and build the next 10 together.
Joanna Krause
Executive Director
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In Black History Month, we honor legacy. We remember giants. But we also celebrate the quiet excellence unfolding around us in labs, classrooms, and coffee shops on ordinary Fridays.
African excellence is not rare. It is here. It is resilient. It is humble. It carries family on its shoulders. It competes globally while staying rooted locally.
We invite you to read the story of Anzuruni and his journey here.
Read More Here |
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Save the Date: NWA Gives!
NWA Gives is Northwest Arkansas’ annual day of giving, bringing our community together to support local nonprofits. Early giving starts April 2 at 8:00 AM. Every gift to Canopy helps refugees rebuild their lives and thrive in our community. Stay tuned for more details and get ready to give generously! |
Community Partner Highlight |
A huge thank you to Fayetteville Mardi Gras for naming Canopy NWA as their operational charity and for letting us join the fun for Saturday's parade! We loved celebrating with our community!
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Case Manager
Canopy NWA is hiring a full-time Case Manager to support refugees and immigrants as they rebuild their lives in Northwest Arkansas. This role provides one-on-one case management, connects families to community resources, and supports participants through individualized service plans.
Experience in social services required; refugee/immigrant experience and additional language skills (Spanish, Swahili, or Kinyarwanda) strongly preferred.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to laurie.morrow@canopynwa.org
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Community Engagement & Partnerships VISTA
Canopy NWA is seeking a Community Engagement & Partnerships VISTA (AmeriCorps VISTA) for a full-time, one-year term (April 1, 2026 – April 1, 2027) in Fayetteville. This role supports partnership development, community events, donor engagement, and data systems improvement to strengthen Canopy’s outreach and fundraising efforts.
College graduates with strong communication skills, basic data/computer experience, and a heart for serving diverse communities are encouraged to apply.
Apply through AmeriCorps here.
Questions? Contact Laurie Morrow at laurie.morrow@canopynwa.org. |
Thank you for being part of this community of welcome. You can give toward The Long Welcome now, one-time or monthly, using the link below. |
Canopy Northwest Arkansas is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. EIN: 81-1305235
1142 N. Futrall Drive | Fayetteville, AR 72703
479-717-7358 | communications@canopynwa.org |
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