Media & Press

Breaking News: A Significant Shift in Refugee Status – Feb 2026

New Travel Ban Blocks Refugee Families, Halts Welcoming Efforts in Northwest Arkansas – JUNE 2025


Blue & You Foundation Awards Canopy $75,000 in support of Pediatric and Maternal Health Programs

As a part of nearly $1 Million awarded to 9 Arkansas Organizations and Foundations in serving infants, mothers, and mothers-to-be, Canopy NWA has been awarded $75,000.

“The Circle of Welcome Blessing”

“A Canopy of Welcome”


“The Musician” –


“Wellness Goals | Unity Through Soccer“

“Salsabrate the Good – 2023“

Case Managers Monica Maya and Norma Hyche spoke with Arkansas Al Dรญa about Canopy’s Anti-Trafficking Program…

“Building an inclusive, thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem โ€˜Hardship Makes You Braveโ€™: Afghan Women In Arkansas Aim For Entrepreneurship” – January 24, 2025

“Building an inclusive, thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in NWA” – December 16, 2024

“Canopy receives grant to improve maternal and pediatric health in Northwest Arkansas” – September 18, 2024

“Nonprofit Hosts Expo for Immigrant-owned Businesses” – July 13, 2024

KUAF National Public Radio | World Refugee Day Spotlight Stories

Saratiel Mugisha – June 19th, 2024
https://www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-at-large/2024-06-19/world-refugee-day-spotlight-saratiel-mugisha

Malath Alarnosi – June 20th, 2024
https://www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-at-large/2024-06-20/world-refugee-spotlight-malath-alarnosi

Mahdi Faizy – June 20th, 2024
https://www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-at-large/2024-06-20/world-refugee-day-spotlight-mahdi-faizy

Lucia Kilimali – June 21st, 2024
https://www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-at-large/2024-06-21/world-refugee-day-spotlight-lucia-kilimali

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