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February 1, 2023

As economic times get tough, more and more people are asking how they can make the biggest difference right in their own backyard. Often, the greatest needs really are right here at home. Over the years, researchers have consistently validated the important emotional elements of giving to familiar and nearby organizations to foster the rewarding […]

January 9, 2023

“I worked for three years in a classroom as a preschool teacher, and I was good. I could go in a classroom and run it like the back of my hand, but I didn’t have a degree,” said Elizabeth Coakley. Coakley, now the Better Beginnings Coordinator at C.B. King Memorial School in McGehee, is a […]

January 4, 2023

January is a good time to start helping your clients plan for their annual giving. With the year-end flurry of donations still fresh in many clients’ minds, you may discover that clients will welcome your suggestion to make 2023 the year to get organized early, particularly as economic headwinds make planning especially important.  A conversation […]

January 4, 2023

Congress passed the much-anticipated, $1.65 trillion-dollar omnibus spending bill known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (“CAA”) December 23, 2022. At more than 4,000 pages, the Act includes a wide range of provisions that impact multiple sectors.   Of particular interest to attorneys, accountants, and wealth managers who advise philanthropists are the provisions starting midway […]

November 22, 2022

In fewer than five minutes with Jane Hunt you can feel her passion. Her positive energy and nature are palpable and before long, you’re wrapped up in one of the many causes she supports to help her community. Hunt is the daughter of Johnelle and J.B. Hunt, founders of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., one […]

November 22, 2022

A group of committed citizens in Horatio, Arkansas, decided to start improving early childhood development for their community. Through research and community data, they raised funds to create innovative solutions to address gaps in early development for the town’s children. Now, they are making a huge difference for children’s development and family health in this […]

November 22, 2022

When Heidi Klappenbach visits new moms through Family Connects of Union County, she pulls from the memory of when her own children – now grown – were babies. “I really think that what I love about the program is just being able to encourage moms,” said Klappenbach, who is a Family Connects of Union County […]

November 22, 2022

When it comes to improving the lives of children, it’s natural to look for ways to meet their immediate needs — from basic material needs such as food and clothing to books, toys, and other items that are both fun and beneficial to their learning and development. What’s more challenging to tackle are the systemic […]

November 22, 2022

Op-ed by Garrett Dolan, Ph.D. Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility Tyson Foods The provision of child care influences who is available to work, when a person is able to work, where they can work, and especially, why they work. In Arkansas and across the nation, there are very few affordable care options available. The annual […]

November 22, 2022

For many rural communities, the school district serves as the economic, cultural, and social hub of the town. Pea Ridge School District — also referred to as Pea Ridge School Community — has adopted a community-focused model that meets the needs of all Pea Ridge residents, not just the students. The Northwest Arkansas town can […]