November has been a remarkable and busy month for our team at Canopy. We successfully resettled 32 individuals including a husband and father reunited with his wife and children after nearly two years apart, an Afghan family who finally found protection here in Northwest Arkansas due to years of supporting the United States, and the relatives of other families who resettled through Canopy years ago. These brave individuals and families are now starting new chapters in Northwest Arkansas, and we are honored to support them in their journeys.
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of visiting our representatives in Washington, D.C., to emphasize the critical importance of refugee resettlement to our nation. I shared stories of the warm, welcoming community in Northwest Arkansas and invited our representatives to witness firsthand the impactful work we are doing here. Their engagement and understanding are key to strengthening the support systems for refugee families.
None of this would be possible without you—our friends, supporters, and champions. Your generosity fuels our mission and allows us to extend the warm embrace of Northwest Arkansas to those who need it most. As we approach the end of the year, we kindly ask you to consider Canopy for your end-of-year donations, beginning tomorrow with Giving Tuesday.
Your support is more crucial than ever. Looking ahead to January, we recognize that the direction of our work will depend on decisions made at the national level. Regardless of what lies ahead, we remain steadfast in our mission: to create a community where refugees are not only welcomed but are equipped to rebuild their lives and thrive in this beautiful corner of Arkansas.
Thank you for standing with us, for believing in this work, and for making it possible. Together, we are transforming lives and building a more compassionate and inclusive community.
With gratitude, Khalid Ahmadzai Senior Director of Community and Economic Development
Giving Tuesday - Support the Work of Welcome
December 3rd is Giving Tuesday!
This Giving Tuesday, support the work of welcome by supporting Canopy NWA. To accomplish our mission of creating a community where refugees are welcomed and equipped with all they need to build new lives, we need your help!
On Renting to Refugees:A Conversation with Lisa Bass
Thinking of leasing your property to a refugee?
"Try it. Try renting to a refugee, and I assure you, it’ll be a success and a blessing to everyone. Don’t let fear breed negativity—scoot it aside, and just give it a try."
Join us next Tuesday for the Entrepreneurship Business Expo! This celebration marks the graduation of Canopy’s Entrepreneurship Cohort and spotlights the incredible work of these 7 businesses!
Imagine a vending machine that can change the world one purchase at a time. "The Giving Machine" is exactly that, a unique and way to support non-profits organization around NWA including Canopy NWA!
Your financial support has been the lifeline that has enabled Canopy NWA to help resettle over 930 refugees in Northwest Arkansas, giving them a chance to rebuild their lives in safety and dignity.
If you or your group are interested in learning more about Canopy and our work, please do not hesitate to contact us. We welcome the opportunity to share more about our mission and how you can get involved in supporting refugees in Northwest Arkansas.
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