August 24, 2023
Creating Incentives for families to apply for free and reduced lunches Arkansas Community Foundation recently made a grant to the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance in response to a lower number of Free/Reduced School Meal forms being turned in across the state. Just because a family has qualified for free or reduced lunches doesn’t automatically mean […]
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August 4, 2023
Don’t forget that August is National Make-A-Will month. Even if your estate planning documents are already in place, this is still a good time to review your will, trust, and beneficiary designations to ensure that they still capture your financial and family situation, as well as your intentions. It’s hard not to be inspired by […]
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August 4, 2023
Despite the recently-announced decline in 2022 charitable giving, we continue to hear inspiring stories from you and other fundholders. And we continue to work with new individuals and families to establish their own charitable funds at the Community Foundation, and nothing could make us happier! Increasing charitable giving and connecting donors to important causes are […]
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August 4, 2023
Over the years, you’ve probably taught your young children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews lessons along the lines of “share and share alike” and “better to give than to receive.” But how do you transition these lessons into more concrete instruction about charitable giving, without risking the youngest members of your family becoming overwhelmed or bored? […]
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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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