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June 11, 2018

by Heather Larkin, President & CEO One of my favorite things about summer is the huge variety of produce and products available at our local farmer’s markets. There’s one in a church parking lot just down the street from me where I can get corn just off the stalk, peas fresh from the field, honey […]

May 23, 2018

Knowledge is power. By understanding our true circumstances, we can make decisions that improve our communities. That’s why Arkansas Community Foundation initiated the Aspire Arkansas report of county-by-county statistics on issues like education, healthcare, families and communities back in 2011. The Community Foundation identified a continuing need for more accessible, localized data to drive community […]

May 11, 2018

A donor advised fund is one of the easiest ways to make a charitable impact for the causes you care about most. Individuals can give to these types of funds and receive tax advantages while supporting nonprofits in their local community. Think of it like a dedicated account for charitable giving – you can donate […]

March 30, 2018

It seems like just a few years ago that Arkansas Community Foundation’s central office moved from the beautiful historic house on Rock Street to Union Station. Much has changed since then, but our commitment to serving our donors, professional advisors, community leaders and nonprofits remains the same. Today we’re preparing to move away from the […]

March 14, 2018

Misti and Will Staley are creators. Misti, a freelance artist and creative director of Reclaimed Helena, found herself in Arkansas by way of Douglassville, Georgia, alongside her Arkansas-native husband, Will, co-founder and creative director of Thrive Helena. The Staleys formed the Freeman Foundation after their son, Freeman Ellis, passed away in 2015. Freeman’s life, although […]

March 8, 2018

Dr. Carolyn Blakely, retired professor of English and founder of the Honors College at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, learned the practice of giving early. Her grandmother instilled in her the joy of giving. “I think that is why she lived to be 105 — she was always doing something for others,” said […]

March 2, 2018

Jennifer Pierce, a member at Mitchell Williams law firm in Little Rock, is a third degree black belt in taekwondo and has hiked trails from Newport to Nepal. Knowing her options is one key to her success. So when her clients come to her with questions about starting a family foundation, she often offers another […]

February 21, 2018

“Oaklawn has been a part of this community for more than 100 years,” said Hot Springs native Eric Jackson, senior vice president and former general manager. “Generations of Hot Springs residents have worked at Oakawn and made their careers here. We feel it is our corporate responsibility to give back.” Eric’s mentor, the late Herschel […]

February 14, 2018

Thanks for Spreading the Love! In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’d like to say THANK YOU for spreading love across the state of Arkansas. YOU have a heart for giving. We have a heart for YOU! At Arkansas Community Foundation, we’re in the business of building relationships. Our work to responsibly steward our investments and […]

January 18, 2018

Good news! Not all New Year’s Resolutions involve joining a gym! This year, we invite you to consider making a resolution to practice Smart Giving to Improve Communities. Here’s how: Be Intentional Your charitable giving is an expression of who you are so it’s important to make sure your philanthropy matches your values. Ask yourself: […]