It Does Take a Village For Women and Children in Crisis in Northwest Arkansas…A Restoration Village

About the Show:In this podcast episode, we sit with Natalie Tibbs, the Executive Director of Restoration Village and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County.  We learn more about Natalie and her team's work to ensure that women and children here in Northwest Arkansas have a safe place to go when they need help.  Natalie shared how she has been involved in helping people since she was a child. Her parents started Restoration Village back in the late ’80s.  Natalie started her career in nursing and then found herself serving the needs of women and children who were dealing with all levels of trauma and crisis in their lives. Listen to the whole episode to learn more about the differences that Natalie and her team are making in the lives of women and children here in Northwest Arkansas. It does take a village…A Restoration Village!Important Links and Mentions on the Show*Email Children's Advocacy Center of Benton CountyWebsite for Children's Advocacy Center of Benton CountyChildren’s Advocacy Center of Benton County on InstagramChildren’s Advocacy Center of Benton County on FacebookChildren’s Advocacy Center of Benton County on TwitterChildren’s Advocacy Center of Benton County on LinkedInWebsite for Restoration VillageRestoration Village on FacebookRestoration Village on InstagramRestoration Village on TwitterRestoration Village on LinkedInThis episode is sponsored by*Signature Bank of Arkansas "Community Banking at its Best!" Try Canva For Free Today! Northwest Arkansas Council - "Life Works Here!" *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.Connect more with I am Northwest Arkansas:Grab our Newsletter Email Us at [email protected] With Our Facebook Page Connect With Us on Threads Connect With Our Instagram Connect With Our LinkedIn PageJoin The Facebook Group Connect with our Fearless Host, Randy Wilburn on LinkedInThank you for listening to this I am Northwest Arkansas podcast episode. We showcase businesses, culture, entrepreneurship, and life in the Ozarks. Consider donating to our production team to keep this podcast running smoothly. Donate to I Am Northwest Arkansas Mentioned in this episode:Winetopia 2026Winetopia 2026 Date: Friday, October 16th Time: 7-10pm Place: Stonebreaker Hotel on Markham hill Winetopia is Restore Humanity’s biggest annual fundraiser and brings together the very best of Northwest Arkansas (restaurants, artisans, small businesses, and (community members) to support our work. While the event raises essential funds for children in Kenya, its heartbeat is entirely local. There are over 100 local businesses who contribute auction items, regional chefs and beverage makers who showcase their craft, and the hundreds of residents gathering to celebrate community generosity. Winetopia strengthens local partnerships, elevates homegrown talent, and reinforces Northwest Arkansas's identity as a place where global compassion is fueled by local collaboration. Winetopia is a beautiful demonstration of how a united local community can create life-changing impact for children and families worldwide. Winetopia 2026