August 2024
Little Rock, Ark. (Aug. 14, 2024) – Arkansas Community Foundation has elected Tracy Cude of Bentonville as chair for the statewide organization’s board of directors, along with four new board members: Dennis Hunt of Fayetteville, Brad Johnson of Greenwood, Osmar Garcia of Conway and Ritter Arnold of Marked Tree. “We are thrilled to welcome Tracy’s […]
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August 2024
New Organization Aims to Collaborate with Physician Community to Improve Arkansas’s Maternal Health Outcomes LITTLE ROCK, Ark., (Aug. 7, 2024) – Today, the Doula Alliance of Arkansas announced its founding. A collaborative initiative aimed at improving maternal health outcomes in Arkansas, the Doula Alliance of Arkansas seeks to advance the profession of birth work through […]
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July 2024
Accepting donations to support victims, recovery efforts following mass shooting Little Rock, Ark. (July 1, 2024) – Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF) has established the Fordyce Survivors Fund in response to the devastating mass shooting event on June 21 in Fordyce, Arkansas. 100% of donations to the fund will provide financial support for survivors of the […]
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June 2024
Little Rock, Ark. (June 5, 2024) – Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation (ABHOF) awarded $50,000 in grants to projects benefiting minority and under-served communities in an online grant presentation May 30. These grants support projects focused on education, health and wellness, youth development, strengthening families and economic development in Arkansas. “We are pleased to […]
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February 2024
Little Rock, Ark. (Feb. 7, 2024) – Scholarships are now available for eligible Arkansas students through Arkansas Community Foundation. The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. Some scholarships are designated for graduates […]
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January 2024
Little Rock, Ark. (Jan. 3, 2024) – Linsley Kinkade of Little Rock recently joined Arkansas Community Foundation as its Chief Program Officer. She leads the community investment team and is responsible for the Foundation’s statewide impact across its 29-affiliate network. “Linsley has a strong history working with local organizations and developing programs to help support […]
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October 2023
Wynne, Ark. (Oct. 12, 2023) – Cross County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation, announced more than $371,000 in tornado recovery grants to 22 organizations serving Wynne. Grants were selected by a committee of local leaders who live and work in the affected communities and representatives of the Community Foundation. “Our community was […]
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August 2023
For organizations in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties. Little Rock, Ark. (Aug. 1, 2023) – Arkansas Community Foundation announces the availability of grants for up to $25,000 to support organizations with programs or projects that are working on long-term tornado recovery efforts in Cross, Lonoke or Pulaski counties. “Help is still needed for many in central Arkansas […]
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July 2023
Little Rock, Ark. (July 25, 2023) – Arkansas Community Foundation, a statewide nonprofit that offers tools to help Arkansans protect, grow and direct their charitable dollars announces the election of Alyson Bradford of White Hall as board chair, along with the election of new board members, Elizabeth Burns Anderson of Lonoke and Jennifer Ronnel of […]
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July 2023
CAMDEN, ARK. (Aug. 15, 2023) – Krystal C. Moore of Camden has been named executive director of Ouachita Valley Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation. The Community Foundation supports countywide nonprofit organizations through funding, networking and capacity building opportunities. “Krystal brings many years of experience plus a wealth of knowledge,” said Heather Larkin, […]
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