Welcome to Weaving NWA
Weaving NWA is dedicated to building a stronger, more connected community where people genuinely care for one another and everyone feels a sense of belonging. This is our home, and together, we can create spaces for open conversations, shared stories, and meaningful connections.
Join us as we bring people together, share experiences, and help weave a vibrant, welcoming community. Let’s make NWA a place where everyone truly feels at home.
Weaving NWA February and March Events
February 22
Coffee & Conversation:
West Fayetteville Neighbors
Six Twelve Coffeehouse
3980 W. Wedington Dr.
Fayetteville, AR
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
February 24
The Weave Gathering: ALL NWA WEAVERS WELCOME
The BloomHouse
302 Holcomb St.
Springdale AR
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Catering by Casa Alejo
February 26
NWA 2026 Weaver Awards Information Session with Q&A
Bentonville Library
405 S Main St
Bentonville, AR
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
No RSVP Needed
February 28
Coffee & Conversation: South Asian Entrepreneurs Meetup
Flavors Restaurant
211 SE Walton
Bentonville, AR
11:00AM- 12:30PM
March 5
Join or Die Movie Screening
Bentonville Campus NWACC Student Center Room 108
3:00 pm – 5:45 pm
The 2026 NWA Weaver Awards will launch on April 1, 2026!
$5000 grants for folks connecting Northwest Arkansas
Some people weave us together. They are the folks most people know and trust, those we count on to get neighbors together when we need to tackle a shared problem or get something done. They welcome everyone and connect us. They are weavers.
You probably are one of them or know a weaver. Let’s recognize and help them get $5,000 and other resources to continue doing their important work. It’s quick and easy.
Interested in learning from our team? Join one of our in person information sessions where you can learn about weaving, the Weaver Awards and bring your questions!
February 26
2026 Weaver Awards Information Session with Q&A
Bentonville Library
405 S Main St
Bentonville, AR
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
No RSVP Needed
March 25
Weaver Award Information Session with Q&A
Red Kite Coffee
Springdale, AR
11:00 am – 11:30 am
No RSVP Needed
Congratulations to the 2025 NWA Weaver Awardees!
The Weaver Awards recognize folks who are building social trust by bringing neighbors together to tackle a shared problem where they live. Each Awardee will receive $5,000, for a total of $100,000, to support their grassroots work strengthening relationships and weaving stronger communities across Northwest Arkansas.
The Weaver Awards are part of a national movement to recognize, support, and uplift local trust builders who are weaving a stronger social fabric across the country. The initiative is led nationally by Weave: The Social Fabric Project and locally through Weaving NWA, which is shaped by the voices and needs of the Northwest Arkansas community.
The 2025 NWA Weaver Awardees represent a wide range of neighbors. Some are fostering connection over meals and storytelling, others use art, nature, or shared tradition. While each project looks different, all share the same belief: when folks show up for one another, build relationships, and work to solve shared issues, they strengthen the social fabric of their community. The Awardees serve different communities across Benton and Washington counties, from Farmington to Fayetteville.
Start your own Coffee & Conversations
Many people in our community feel lonely and disconnected. We can change that. We started the Coffee & Conversations to create spaces across NWA where folks can come together, have conversations, and bond over a coffee or tea. We are now opening it to neighbors and community leaders to host their own and create spaces where trust can be formed and social connection can be renewed. If you are interested in starting one, we’ll provide you with some conversations guides, a structured format to get you started, and some funds to buy the first round of coffee and tea.
Join the Weaving NWA newsletter
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter where you’ll get stories of NWA weavers, events, and other opportunities to connect and build community.
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Join the Online NWA Weave Community
The Weave Community is an online home where weavers gather for peer support, learning, and collaboration. They share resources, discuss challenges, offer mentorship, and celebrate successes. Once a member, you can join the Weave NWA Community to connect with other weavers in Benton and Washington counties.