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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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November 18, 2022
Undrea “Gem” Jones was released from prison after 21 and a half years on Feb. 26, 2019. She always knew she would go back in — but as a volunteer for the Storybook Project of Arkansas. She wants to be a part of helping parents and grandparents form and foster bonds with the children in […]
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Market declines and inflation have made 2022 a challenging year for some clients to fulfill their traditional giving objectives. With annual inflation hovering at 8% (and no relief in sight) and liquidity less than ideal, cash may be hard for donors to part with. Giving stock may also be hard to swallow, at least psychologically, […]
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November 7, 2022
Giving appreciated stock to charitable organizations is a highly-effective tax strategy. During years when highly-appreciated stock is in short supply, however, implementing this strategy may be easier said than done. This is when donor-advised funds come in especially handy. Now is the time to discuss charitable giving with those clients who regularly added to their […]
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