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July 13, 2015

Bonita Crabtree speaks warmly of her late husband, Dr. William “Bill” Crabtree. They met on a blind date, married one year later and celebrated nearly 60 years together. But their storybook—albeit humble—life together was not without its struggles. Their personal triumphs are ultimately what stirred a desire to help others. After working a few years […]

June 18, 2015

by Dr. Rich Redfearn It’s that happy time of the year again & the Arkansas Community Foundation Giving Tree grant cycle will be kicking off on July 10. Also, other foundations and government agencies have grant program cycles that have summer application deadlines. So it is timely for grant writers to remind each other that […]

June 11, 2015

What Is the Most Important Statistic/Metric That Arkansans Should Be Working to Change? by Governor Asa Hutchinson The most important measure of success for Arkansas is whether we are creating jobs and growing our economy. That’s my No. 1 goal. That’s the reason we have focused on reducing our high income tax rate, requiring computer […]

June 1, 2015

Little Rock, Ark. (June 1, 2015) – The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation (ABHOF) announced a total of $32,470 in grants for 16 projects benefitting minority and under-served communities across the state. The grants, administered by Arkansas Community Foundation, will support projects focused on education, health and wellness, youth development and small business/economic development. […]

May 19, 2015

In the hours and days after a disaster, the needs are obvious – people need food, water, shelter, clothing. In the months and years that follow, it’s not always as clear how to help. Thirteen months after the April 2014 tornadoes that blighted Vilonia and Mayflower, there’s still a lot of work to be done. […]

April 28, 2015

Find out why giving matters to Dr. Williams, director of the Center on Community Philanthropy at the Clinton School of Public Service.

April 28, 2015

Here are eight things you should remember when submitting an application for any scholarship online: Read carefully. Make sure you qualify for all aspects of the scholarship before you begin the application process. Most scholarships have specific eligibility requirements; whether that includes your geographical location or the activities you participated in during high school. Documentation. […]