Empowering Community: Why Giving Back Matters

December 03, 2025
“Empowering Healthcare Professionals for a Stronger Tomorrow” is not just our slogan, it is our heartbeat. Making certification accessible changed our story, and now we feel called to invest in the community that has invested in us. This season, our team chose to support local organizations in Northwest Arkansas that remove real barriers for real people, from housing and safety to support, mobility, and hope. Giving back is not something we do once a year, it is part of who we are. We invite you to join us in supporting these organizations or a cause close to your own heart so together we can create more chances for others to thrive.

Empowering Community: Why Giving Back Matters

 

Our mission has always been about opportunity. In fact, our slogan speaks directly to that: “Empowering Healthcare Professionals for a Stronger Tomorrow.” The realization that certification wasn’t easily accessible is our origin story. And if you’ve heard our founder’s story, you know giving back is deeply personal for us at AAH.

With that in mind, we want to take a moment to slow down and focus on what matters most: people and communities. Every day, we feel honored to work in an industry where our members and partners have the real power to change communities. We believe it’s why so many of our members and partners do what they do as well.

Over the last few months, our team has continued a discussion about people and organizations here in Northwest Arkansas who make life better for others. Our goal was to pitch in and help locally, tangibly, and financially. So, each team member nominated a local organization that held deep personal meaning to them, and AAH decided to financially support each organization. But, beyond that, we wanted to amplify their message the best we could.

These aren’t just charities doing good work; they are often lifelines for neighbors, students, and families who need a hand to keep moving forward.  

 

  • HARK NWA (Excellerate Foundation)
    HARK NWA, through the Excellerate Foundation, helps residents overcome challenges with housing, transportation, and other essentials. Their work keeps students in school and families on their feet, empowering Northwest Arkansas to build a better future.  Learn more or donate  (Note: Donations can be specified for the HARK Fund through the Excellerate Foundation contact form.)

     

  • Children and Family Advocacy Center (CFAC) of Benton County
    CFAC provides direct care and advocacy for children and families affected by abuse and trauma. With recent funding cuts, community support is essential to help them continue this life-changing work.  Support CFAC

     

  • Loving Choices Pregnancy Center
    Loving Choices offers counseling, education, and resources to individuals and families navigating pregnancy decisions. Their compassion and outreach empower people to move forward with real support.  Learn more about Loving Choices

 

  • Pedal It Forward
    Pedal It Forward restores and distributes bicycles to families and individuals across Northwest Arkansas. Each bike represents more than mobility — it’s a path to work, school, and independence. Visit Pedal It Forward

 

Why Give Back?

The reason we feel so passionate about these organizations is that, like us, they are dedicated to breaking barriers and creating opportunity, all while empowering our community members to build better lives. These Northwest Arkansas nonprofits share our heartbeat: everyone deserves the chance to thrive.

At American Allied Health, just like our local partners, giving back is more than seasonal. It’s part of who we are year-round. We’re proud to invest in the community that invests in us.

This season, we invite our members , and partners to join us, whether by supporting organizations in your community or by giving to a cause close to your own heart. Even small acts of generosity can create powerful ripple effects of hope and opportunity. 

From all of us at American Allied Health, thank you for being part of this journey. We would be honored if you’d consider giving to any of these organizations.  And to these amazing organizations and their teams, we are truly grateful and humbled for the chance to serve, to uplift, and to grow alongside you.


 

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