The Aspenwood CompanyAn Experience That Exceeds Expectations The Aspenwood Company is a privately held, Bridgewood-affiliated senior living management company specializing in luxury and mid-luxury retirement communities. With over 30 years of senior housing experience and a portfolio that includes 20 communities across the United States, Aspenwood manages over 2,806 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory…Continue Reading Aspenwood Senior Communities
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is a place where we tackle big social issues with compassion, courage, respect, integrity, and action. This is not always easy, but the work we do is so important‚ to our neighbors and people in every community in the state. It matters because we: Whether our employees are processing…Continue Reading AR Department of Human Services
Location: Springdale Arkansas Internship Type: Part-Time / Unpaid (Academic Credit Available) About End Overdose: End Overdose is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending drug-related overdose deaths through education, medical intervention, and public awareness. We train individuals on when and how to respond in the event of an opioid overdose. We make naloxone free and accessible…Continue Reading End Overdose
Granted is a dynamic, fast-paced startup based in Northwest Arkansas that partners with local nonprofits, small businesses, and state and local governments to secure and manage grant funding. Interning with Granted means jumping into high-impact work that supports mission-driven organizations while gaining experience in strategy, evaluation, and innovation. Interns may work at The Ledger in…Continue Reading Granted
Magdalene Serenity House helps rebuild the lives of women who have experienced trauma, sexual exploitation, addiction, and incarceration through safe housing, long-term support, and community partnerships. They provide a comprehensive, collaborative and structured residential program that can comfortably house up to 8 women for two years, at no cost to them. During their stay, residents…Continue Reading Magdalene Serenity House
NWA Local Food Network – Public Health Internship Opportunity Organization Summary: The NWA Local Food Network is dedicated to transforming how Northwest Arkansas connects with its local food system by educating consumers about the incredible bounty of farms, producers, and food businesses right in their backyard. Our flagship program, the NWA Local Food Guide, serves…Continue Reading NWA Local Food Network
Possible projects at this site could allow the student intern to engage in comprehensive project management of public health education, survey, and evaluation, while promoting positive health outcomes and providing data to address healthcare disparities in the community at large. Background: Essence Chiropractic is a healthcare provider in the Northwest Arkansascommunity. This internship presents a…Continue Reading Essence Chiropractic
The SOAR Story Beginning in 2013 as an initiative created in partnership with the Walton Family Foundation, Camp War Eagle, and Springdale Public Schools, SOAR, The Camp War Eagle Afterschool Program launched a pilot partnering with Jones Elementary School in downtown Springdale. The program operated at the one site location for two years before expanding…Continue Reading SOAR Afterschool Program
Circles NWA is a community-driven program that works to increase upward mobility for individuals and families in poverty in Northwest Arkansas. Based on the national Circles®USA model, the Circles program builds intentional relationships (social capital) across socioeconomic lines that help open up long-term pathways for economic mobility and self sufficiency. Circles Reduces Poverty Circles is…Continue Reading Circles NWA
The Madison County Health Coalition seeks to maintain resources to achieve better health for the community! Their work includes health fairs, vaccine clinics, teen summits, youth drug and tobacco prevention programs in schools, etc. Students can work with planning and organization of these events. They also can work to assist with the coalition’s newsletter and…Continue Reading Madison County Health Coalition