Celebrating Samhati’s 14th Durga Puja 2024

"I was able to attend the Durga Puja celebrations conducted by Samhati in 2023. I grew up in India and was always attracted by the pomp and devotion with which the goddess is celebrated there. Samhati has successfully kept that particular lamp burning bright here in Northwest Arkansas. The idols are specially made and brought from India a

"I was able to attend the Durga Puja celebrations conducted by Samhati in 2023. I grew up in India and was always attracted by the pomp and devotion with which the goddess is celebrated there. Samhati has successfully kept that particular lamp burning bright here in Northwest Arkansas. The idols are specially made and brought from India adding to the authentic feel of Pujo. Everyone was dressed in traditional attire with all the regular prashad and rituals in full swing. For a moment, I was taken back to India. The event was very smoothly organized by the volunteers. For me personally, as an educator, I was happy to see an area where children were kept busy. Oftentimes, children feel lost in a long and crowded environment and having an outlet where they could be engaged, especially with art, was very thoughtful. Hope to visit again next year."

Srividya Venkatasubramanya

Executive Director & Founding President

"Abhishikta's dance sessions helped Mr. Belin's Rooted 1 classes understand the culture of contemporary Indian dance. The students enjoyed learning the new style of dance. During the sessions Abhishikta was able to teach an entire combination that explored lots of locomotive moment which really tested the coordination of the students. Tha

"Abhishikta's dance sessions helped Mr. Belin's Rooted 1 classes understand the culture of contemporary Indian dance. The students enjoyed learning the new style of dance. During the sessions Abhishikta was able to teach an entire combination that explored lots of locomotive moment which really tested the coordination of the students. Thank you for sharing with Arkansas Arts Academy Dance Department."

Mr. Belin

Dance faculty of AAA

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Your support will help ensure every child who comes to the Shelter leaves better equipped to take on life’s challenges and learns how to build trusting relationships.

NWACS is not just an emergency care facility, but a 

"Thank you for your gift. Your gift is going to have double the impact because it is going to be matched by Anthony Black.

Your support will help ensure every child who comes to the Shelter leaves better equipped to take on life’s challenges and learns how to build trusting relationships.

NWACS is not just an emergency care facility, but a safe, nurturing home in which children receive individually tailored, trauma-centered care and support for future growth.

Thank you for changing the future for hundreds of children throughout our community and the state. 

Thank you for giving the gift of HOPE.

Because of you every child has the chance to dream again - to hope again -and to imagine a future brighter than they ever thought possible."

Linda Phillips

Director of Philanthropy