Local Community Programs Receive Grants from the Giving Circle of the NWA Hispanic Leadership Council

The NWA Hispanic Leadership Council (NWA HLC) and its Giving Circle celebrated local community programs and awarded grants to support their mission. Once again, the Giving Circle increased the amount given versus last year, for a grand total of $10,000. The recipients of the awards were Down Syndrome Connection of Northwest Arkansas; The Jones Center for Families and Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas. Additionally, two schools in the Rogers School District were granted awards for their programs: Rogers High School and Elmwood Middle School. A small reception was held at Exchange Bentonville to recognize the work local organizations do in improving the life of Hispanics in the region as well as to recognize the power of individual philanthropy. The event counted with the participation of representatives from nonprofits, as well as leaders in education and community advocacy. A $2,500 grant was given to Down Syndrome Connection of Northwest Arkansas. “There are many Spa