June 27, 2023
By: Adena J. White Overconsumption of processed foods has been linked to the rising rates of diabetes, hypertension and other chronic health conditions. Access and cost are the major barriers. To address these barriers and help improve the physical and economic health of Jefferson County, Communities Unlimited was recently awarded an “Access to Local Foods”’ […]
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June 21, 2023
Urban Patchwork and its network of growers promote urban farming across Pulaski County By Adena J. White “Growing food is in my blood.” For Gabe Bland, farming is part of his lineage. The Elaine, Arkansas, native comes from a family of sharecroppers. He calls Little Rock home, too, splitting his time between Elaine and the […]
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June 20, 2023
If you are looking for a flexible, convenient and cost-effective way to support the causes you care about in Arkansas, you may want to consider creating a donor advised fund (DAF) at Arkansas Community Foundation. A DAF is a charitable giving account that allows you to make tax-deductible donations of cash, stock or other assets, […]
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June 12, 2023
By Kim Dishongh The landscape is changing in and around Elaine in Phillips County, as unkempt, often litter-strewn vacant lots are being replaced by neat rows of peas, peppers, tomatoes and more. It makes for a more appealing view. Aesthetics aside, this evolution is helping to educate, employ and nourish residents of the little Arkansas […]
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June 7, 2023
The Community Foundation is committed to working with you and your family to fulfill your charitable goals, whether those goals relate to making an impact, leaving a legacy, saving money on taxes, expressing gratitude, or a combination of objectives. If you have not yet established a fund at the Community foundation (and even if you […]
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June 7, 2023
With fears of economic downturn on the rise, many people are rightfully concerned about their finances. But in these moments, we also see a renewed interest in supporting charitable causes, begging the question — is there a way to save while you give? The short answer is yes! As you form your charitable goals for […]
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May 12, 2023
Over the last few months, many advisors have noticed an uptick in client inquiries about leaving their IRAs and other retirement plans to charity. It likely has a lot to do with the buzz about Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), which allow those who’ve reached the age of 70 ½ to direct up to $100,000 annually […]
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April 17, 2023
If you get cross-eyed when you start reading about Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), you are not alone! Given the December 2022 passage of SECURE 2.0 legislation, changes to RMD rules are especially important to understand if you are involved in charitable giving and have reached the age of 70 1/2. What is an […]
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April 3, 2023
In the aftermath of the tornadoes that ripped through Central Arkansas on March 31, the Foundation has taken steps to help support local residents through nonprofit organizations in the wake of this devastating storm. Here is how you can help. For longer term recovery efforts, Arkansas Community Foundation has established three funds. Click on the […]
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April 3, 2023
Tornadoes passed through Central Arkansas and Cross County on March 31, 2023 causing mass devastation and injuries. Pulaski and Cross counties have both been declared disaster areas by state and federal governments. Many are asking how they can help. Below are links to several local nonprofits that will help the people in need most in […]
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