Canopy NWA

A Black Friday Challenge for You! ??? Can you beat Canopy's price on our Welcome Kits? We’ve set the bar—now it's your turn to prove us wrong! ?? Not only will you be scoring a great deal, but you’ll also be supporting our mission of welcoming refugees to Northwest Arkansas. ???? To see the complete list of Welcome kits, check out the list here:https://buff.ly/49cqE0F If you're able to make a kit, but want to contribute to Canopy’s work by donating here: https://buff.ly/3V7G40K - #GivingTuesday #RefugeesWelcome #GiveNWA #CanopyNWA #BlackFridayChallenge #SupportRefugees

A very happy Thanksgiving from Canopy NWA. In the work and investment of welcome, we’re incredibly grateful that everyday, no matter what challenges we face, Canopy NW will continue to meet the needs of our new neighbors, equipping them with the tools to thrive in the Northwest Arkansas community. As this week presents many opportunities to express thanks, please consider supporting Canopy NWA in the work of welcoming refugees to NW Arkansas. Give here: https://buff.ly/3V7G40K - #GivingTuesday #RefugeesWelcome #GiveNWA #CanopyNWA

It is with great pleasure that Canopy introduces Yosief Musiel, the newest member of Canopy NWA’s Board of Directors. Yosief brings a wealth of wisdom, informed by his lived experience as a refugee, as well as organizational support with a professional background as a Personal Assistant. Why join Canopy’s Board of Directors? “The reason I want to be part of the Canopy family is that, as a refugee myself, I understand how difficult it can be to immigrate to a new country, especially when you don’t have family or friends who have been through it before.” - #CanopyNWA #RefugeesWelcome

As we approach Thanksgiving, here are 4 essential ways to support Canopy NWA in welcoming refugees to Northwest Arkansas: ? Give to Canopy NWA on GivingTuesday! (Don’t want to wait? You can donate now! https://buff.ly/3V7G40K) ??? Create a Welcome Kit on Black Friday! A simple way to support a refugee family with essential items. ?? Encourage Walmart employees to have their donations matched! Remind them that Walmart will match employee gifts until December 1st. ?? Share what 'welcome' means to you Talk with your loved ones this Thanksgiving weekend about the importance of welcome, and consider starting a Circle of Welcome. - #GivingTuesday #RefugeesWelcome #GiveNWA #CanopyNWA #WalmartGiving

Creating Welcome Kits is an eligible activity for earning Volunteer Hours! If you're a high school or college student looking to fulfill volunteer hours, this opportunity offers a meaningful way to make a real impact by welcoming individuals to NW Arkansas. Parents, feel free to share this opportunity with your child! As we’re only ONE week away from Giving Tuesday, this volunteer opportunity is just one of many important ways to support the work of Welcoming refugees in NW Arkansas. Ready to Give? Head here: https://buff.ly/3V7G40K Interested in Volunteering? Connect with our volunteer team here: https://buff.ly/3TUNzHJ - #VolunteerNWA #CanopyNWA #GivingTuesday

Join us this afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. as Canopy NWA leadership discusses the current state of refugees in Northwest Arkansas, our achievements as an organization, and our commitment to prioritizing our clients and delivering essential services—no matter the challenges ahead. It's not too late to register for this webinar: https://buff.ly/48UycoM 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CST - #RefugeesWelcome #WelcomingNWA

Meet Lisa Bass — one of the first female contractors in Arkansas, a business owner, builder, and landlord. What does she have to say to landlords and property managers about renting to refugees? “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.” Read the full blog here:https://buff.ly/48UDf8C - #RefugeesWelcome #NWARealtor #NWALiving #CanopyNWA

With great honor, Canopy is pleased to introduce Tasha Harris as the newest member of our Board of Directors. As the Executive Vice President of Operations at the National Immigration Law Center, Tasha provides strategic leadership across all areas of the organization’s operations and brings invaluable experience to Canopy NWA. Please join us in welcoming Tasha! - #RefugeesWelcome #CanopyNWA

At Canopy NWA, we are grateful to Seeds That Feed, an organization that partners with local farms, retailers, and healthy food sources to redirect excess food to those in need. This vital work makes healthier eating a reality for residents of Northwest Arkansas. Thank you, @SeedsthatFeed! - #SeedsThatFeed #MobileFoodNetwork #Carecropping #CanopyNWA

As many have expressed concern about the future of refugee resettlement in Northwest Arkansas, we invite you to tune into "The State of Canopy" Webinar, this Friday, November 22nd from 1 PM - 2 PM CST. Please register for this event here: https://lnkd.in/gjHxdPgZ Canopy NWA leadership will discuss the current state of refugees, our achievements as an organization, and our commitment to prioritizing our clients and delivering essential services—no matter the challenges ahead. - #RefugeesWelcome #WelcomingNWA