Black Owned Northwest Arkansas (BONWA) exists to make living in Northwest Arkansas easier for the Black Diaspora by highlighting black businesses, events, and resources beneficial to the community. Jasmine and Jae are the dynamic duo on a mission to amplify local black-owned businesses & connect people new to the area with businesses, doctors, barbers, hair salons & more.

Through community engagement and academic programs, Brightwater provides world-class training and learning for individuals, students and professionals at any point on their journey into the world of food. Their goal is to make the study and craft of food accessible to all - creatively, entrepreneurially, and sustainably.

Northwest Arkansas Equality is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide programs, education, and advocacy to serve, connect, and empower the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. 

Seeds that Feed is a local nonprofit that partners with farmers to transform surplus food into accessible meals, making eating healthier a reality for thousands of our Northwest Arkansas neighbors. By collecting and redistributing excess foods- directly from regional farms and retailers to under-resourced populations - Seeds that Feed reduces food waste and removes barriers to nutritious eating in the NWA community.