Glenn Williams is no stranger to working hard — whether that means putting in the time it takes to support his 300-acre cattle ranch in Berryville or serving as a leader in his community. He realizes the importance of local relationships and connecting resources.
Hoping to find a way to commemorate an agricultural nonprofit he was involved with, Glenn first learned about the Community Foundation and the tools it provides. Through Carroll County Community Foundation, a local affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation, the nonprofit was able to establish an endowment ensuring the mission would continue forever.
Glenn served several years on the board of the local office in Carroll County and was able to connect with his community in new ways. During this time, he realized the positive impact the Community Foundation can provide in partnership with its volunteers, donors and grantees. “The Community Foundation works well alongside individuals and other nonprofit organizations to bring encouraging and constructive outcomes for the people, environment and education of the area it serves. It is a ready catalyst for donors searching to establish or contribute to beneficial funds and future grant recipients,” Glenn said.
While attending a reception held by the local Community Foundation, Glenn looked around the room and saw business men and women, housewives, school teachers, judges, farmers and ranchers, bankers, executives, retirees, volunteers, government officials, benefactors and others. “I thought to myself, this is truly community.”