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May 20, 2020

Little Rock, Ark. (May 20, 2020) – Two months after the creation of its COVID-19 Relief Fund to assist in pandemic relief, Arkansas Community Foundation has awarded $1,000 rapid response mini-grants to 678 organizations in 149 cities and towns located in 67 counties. “These mini-grants support immediate, essential community needs in human services, food, health, […]

May 19, 2020

Arkansas Community Foundation continues to see generosity pouring in from across the state. Since activating our fund on March 18, we have seen millions of dollars donated, pledged or reallocated from our fundholders and the general public. Every week businesses, private foundations, individuals and civic groups are giving. In turn, we are granting dollars out the […]

May 19, 2020

Nonprofit and community organizations across Arkansas have sprung into action to assist our neighbors in need in the wake of COVID-19. In every corner of the state, caring individuals are working to ensure that vital services like food pantries, domestic violence shelters, tutoring and mentoring, support for individuals with disabilities and rent/utility assistance can continue […]

May 14, 2020

You’re practicing social distancing, washing your hands and wearing a mask in public. These precautions are (hopefully!) keeping your friends and family safe, but are there more ways to help your community? We know that generosity has the power to unite and build stronger, more resilient communities during a crisis. Whether you want to support […]