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
Mission: Promote proper hydration and prevent heat illness through education and supporting activities. Vision: Expand national awareness and education to save lives. Education: We educate individuals of all ages in order to achieve our mission. Awareness: We increase awareness of our mission through all of our activities. Prevention: We believe prevention is the key to saving lives. Wellness: We encourage individuals…Continue Reading Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life
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
Contact: If you are interested in an internship position with this organization, please email Jaclyn Keeter at jkeeter@wregional.com with you interest and your resume/CV….Continue Reading Washington Regional Senior Support in Action
Cobblestone Farms is a farm that provides fresh food to people who are food insecure in Northwest Arkansas. For more information about interning here, please contact Abby Jones at abby.jones@cobblestonefarms.org with your interest and your resume….Continue Reading Cobblestone Farms
Our mission We operate a bridge housing community to help Northwest Arkansas end homelessness. We welcome people who have experienced long-term homelessness or face complex barriers to regaining housing into our safe, supportive living environment. In our program we promote physical, mental, spiritual well-being and provide housing-focused support to help each person move into a…Continue Reading New Beginnings/A Place to Heal
Agency Description Shared Beginnings Birth Family Support Center and Nonprofit Adoption Agency Mission: To serve expectant moms who want to protect their child’s future through adopting by providing support services, counseling, and victim protection to underrepresented and underserved populations of expectant moms and families. Vision:To be the change for the adoption process by providing representation…Continue Reading Shared Beginnings
Agency Description The Farmington Senior Activity Center is part of the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas. The Farmington Senior Activity center is a private, non-profit organization that has been serving seniors in Northwest Arkansas since 1979. Its programs provide a great place for seniors to meet new friends, have a hot nutritious lunch…Continue Reading Farmington Senior Activity Center