NPC Receives $10,000 Oaklawn Wellness Grant

Three people standing in front of trees, the one in the middle holds a check.National Park College (NPC) recently received a $10,000 continuing grant from the Oaklawn Foundation Student Wellness Fund through the United Way of the Ouachitas. United Way Executive Director Sarah Fowler presented the grant on campus last week.

The grant will help students through wellness initiatives such as housing, clothing assistance, food insecurities, supplies and more.

Executive director of the NPC Foundation, Nicole Herndon said, “We are grateful for the continued support of the United Way and the Oaklawn Foundation. The generous gift allows our students to succeed by removing some of the obstacles and challenges they face. With this investment, we provide an immediate response to food insecurities, utility assistance, and basic wellness needs.”

Pictured left to right is John Hogan, Sarah Fowler and Nicole Herndon.