December 10, 2020
Arkansas Community Foundation is thrilled to receive $1 million dollars from Facebook that will be used to make grants to nonprofits serving the Black community in the Little Rock Metro area. This funding is being awarded as part of a national initiative from Facebook to support Black businesses, creators and nonprofits. “We’re excited to work […]
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December 8, 2020
“The pandemic has been hard on all. It isn’t easy to lose your job, normalcy and sense of security. But we are an innovative society, and inherently, people are good. We can guide ourselves and each other to solutions for staying healthy,” said Dr. Omar Atiq, longtime fundholder with Arkansas Community Foundation. He and his […]
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November 12, 2020
Appreciated stock, anyone? Yes, 2020’s stock market has been a rollercoaster, but as you guide your clients into year-end, don’t forget the powerful benefits of giving appreciated securities to a donor-advised fund at the community foundation. Now is the time to start helping your clients with tax planning. Remember, not all stock is down! For […]
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November 6, 2020
The significant community needs arising from the events of 2020, coupled with recent tax law changes, make it very important that you help your clients plan their charitable giving strategies. For the last couple of years, your clients likely have been hearing about a tax-efficient charitable giving strategy called “bundling” or “bunching.” The popularity of […]
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October 26, 2020
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT), the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) received approval to proceed with a grant program utilizing $50 million in CARES Act funds for Arkansas businesses in industries significantly impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Last week […]
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October 8, 2020
At Arkansas Community Foundation, our tagline is “Smart Giving to Improve Communities.” In 2020, you have a unique opportunity to practice smart giving with a gift that is sure to improve communities. While the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) provided significant funding for businesses, hospitals and schools, Congress also wanted to […]
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September 17, 2020
By Paul Wellenberger Paul Wellenberger is the former mayor of Fairfield Bay. The Fairfield Bay community was awarded the first Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) broadband grant. Fairfield Bay is a resort community on Greers Ferry Lake where people often relocate (you won’t find many third generation residents in our city.) It became obvious to our […]
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September 17, 2020
Curt Stamp is Vice President of the Arkansas market for Cox Communications. Cox is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses across 18 states. The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated many important needs – some new, some ongoing – for Arkansans to remain safe, productive and engaged while learning and […]
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July 28, 2020
2020 was to be a year of dramatic growth for Reaching for Life, Inc. of Star City, a nonprofit training facility that provides sewing classes, meeting rooms and exhibition space for local arts and crafts. The organization planned to have a record number of programs and fundraisers so they could move from all-volunteers to a paid, full-time […]
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July 23, 2020
Recent events in communities across America are reminders that systemic racial inequity and injustice in our society continues to inflict damage and hinder the quality of life for Black people in this country. Our responsibility as your Community Foundation is to strive for positive change in our communities, especially as it relates to transforming systems […]
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