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March 8, 2019

Arkansas Community Foundation created the Aspire Arkansas report to provide a county-by-county look at the quality of life in Arkansas. From that report, we learned that only 37.8% of our state’s third-graders can read on grade-level. Only 37.8%. A mountain of education research confirms that third-grade reading levels are a strong predictor of future success […]

February 26, 2019

For three years, Misty Ward of Magnolia’s East Side Elementary dreamed of having a book-mobile that would deliver reading programs to kids during the summer. After doing some research and finding what worked for other Arkansas school districts, she decided to form a plan.  With only 29 percent of Magnolia K-3 students reading on grade-level, […]

January 31, 2019

Look for it soon in your mailbox or read it online – the 2018 Arkansas Community Foundation Annual Report tells the story of how the people of our state are giving smart, together. It’s got all the numbers on the Foundation’s progress during the fiscal year July 2017 to June 2018, when $42 million in […]

December 6, 2018

After a glorious autumn in the Natural State, there’s no denying that the gift-giving season is now upon us. While some of us relish in carefully selecting the perfect gift for each person on our list, others consider the task of holiday shopping as one more to-do to mark off our list before truly enjoying […]

December 4, 2018

Arkansas Community Foundation is ready to assist you as you begin to make year-end giving plans. So that we can provide the best possible service and ensure your charitable gifts qualify for a charitable income tax deduction in the 2018 tax year, please keep these important dates in mind: Checks sent via the U.S. Postal […]

November 19, 2018

Alden Napier brings more than just a positive attitude and strong leadership to his role as executive director for Credit Counseling of Arkansas. He can personally testify to the surprises that life can bring and the importance of smart financial planning. When Napier was young, his family lost three businesses in the span of a […]

November 15, 2018

The Community Foundation is in the business of smart giving to improve communities, and YOU are a conduit for making that happen.  Attorneys, accountants, financial planners and other professional advisors partner with the Community Foundation to help clients reach their charitable goals. Working with us helps you expand your capabilities to meet client needs, while […]

November 9, 2018

Arkansas Community Foundation works locally through a network of 28 affiliate offices around the state. Each affiliate has a staff person and local advisory board comprised of passionate community leaders who understand the special needs of each town and city. Read more about Mattie Collins, a local board member of our affiliate in the Pine […]

October 25, 2018

Carmen Morfin Villa had long wanted to be a homeowner by the time she had reason to be in a bank lobby last spring.  “I wanted a home for me and for my kids,” says Villa, of El Dorado, mother of 13-year-old Alex and 2-year-old Ximena. Villa had an account at another bank in town. […]

September 17, 2018

Hurricane Florence has left more than 500,000 homes without power and at least 17 people have died in storm-related incidents according to CBS News. After a disaster occurs, whether it’s caused by natural elements or human actions, you may find yourself looking for specific ways to help those affected. But with so many options, where […]