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April 21, 2020

Nonprofit and community organizations across Arkansas continue to take creative action to assist our neighbors in need in the wake of COVID-19. From our COVID-19 Relief Fund, we were pleased to provide the Arkansas Arts and Fashion Forum with a $1,000 mini-grant to support the work being done with their Mask Maker Challenge project. Rachel […]

April 16, 2020

As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise throughout the country, so does its devastating impact on small businesses, nonprofits and the employees that work for them.  With forced closures and social distancing causing a reduction in work force and foot traffic, financial hardships are greater than ever. We have compiled a list of many government […]

February 26, 2020

Community Foundation Investment and Grant Help Crossett Trucking Firm Thrive Antonio Reed, owner of ATV Trucking in Crossett, was struggling with three big factors that were eroding the customer base for his small business in the spring of 2020 — the COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of the local Georgia Pacific paper mill and having fewer […]

January 21, 2020

Fort Smith native and former Western Arkansas Community Foundation board member Talicia Richardson came home after living away for 20 years to become the executive director of the 64.6 Downtown nonprofit. A woman who is always looking for ways to give back to her community, Talicia was attracted to serving on the Community Foundation’s local […]

December 20, 2019

Guest Blog by Eva Terry,Peace at Home Family Shelter Peace at Home Family Shelter provides safe shelter and services for victims of domestic violence and their children in Northwest Arkansas. As a safety precaution, we do not publicly share our location. This can make it harder for people to know about us, which is why […]

November 29, 2019

Diane and Steve Higginbothom’s family grows cotton in Marianna but they grow more than crops through the Lee County Community Foundation. What started as a fund benefiting the local pound and honoring Diane’s birthday has since become a diverse charitable fund that benefits a host of Marianna’s nonprofits. You can find a half-dozen rescue dogs […]

November 12, 2019

The ripple effects of tax reform have meant that less than 10% of taxpayers now itemize deductions. A smart strategy for your charitable clients who want to maximize deductions under the new tax laws is to make two or more years worth of charitable contributions in a single year. Known as bunching, bundling or stacking […]

September 30, 2019

Attorneys, accountants and financial advisors hold trusted positions with philanthropic families to offer not only suggestions for tax planning in support of favorite causes, but also to be aware of perspectives that will make the charitable giving experience meaningful for all members of the family. Indeed, not all members of a single family will see […]

May 24, 2019

Summer will soon be here, bringing along the fun and excitement of special vacation planning. Researching your destination, shopping for the best airfare prices, and gathering the proper travel gear may top your checklist, but as you update your passport or purchase travel insurance, why not also use this opportunity to review your will and […]

May 17, 2019

Brain science demonstrates that for children to reach their full potential, communities need to support the ability of families and childcare programs to provide specific experiences when the brain benefits most – in the first few years of life.  “Responsive interactions at the right stages of development help determine how well children think and regulate […]