News Releases

January 2026

Little Rock, Ark. (January 21, 2026) – Arkansas Community Foundation is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a bold investment in the state’s future with more than $1 million in grants to Arkansas nonprofits and supporting a wide range of community needs in every corner of the state. The anniversary grantmaking recognizes both the Foundation’s historic […]

November 2025

Little Rock, Ark. (Nov. 21, 2025) – The Board of Directors of Arkansas Community Foundation today announced the selection of Jessica Hughes Ford as the Foundation’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. Ford succeeds outgoing CEO Heather Larkin, who will retire after 27 years of service to the Foundation. The leadership transition will take effect […]

August 2025

Search for new leader begins as Community Foundation approaches its 50th anniversary LITTLE ROCK, AR, (Aug. 21, 2025) – Arkansas Community Foundation announced today that longtime President and CEO Heather Larkin will retire at the end of 2025, concluding 27 years of dedicated service to the Foundation, including 17 years as its chief executive. Larkin’s […]

June 2025

Little Rock, Ark. (June 5, 2025) – Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation (ABHOF) awarded $55,000 in grants to 20 nonprofits with programs benefiting under-served communities in an online grant presentation May 29. These grants support projects focused on education, health and wellness, youth development, strengthening families and economic development in Arkansas. “We are proud […]

April 2025

Pine Bluff, Ark. (Apr. 9, 2025) – Arkansas United Methodist, in partnership with Arkansas Community Foundation will be hosting a disaster case management training over the coming weekends. The two-part training will take place at Lakeside United Methodist Church on Saturdays April 26 and May 3. The training will offer a unique opportunity for volunteers […]

February 2025

Little Rock, Ark. (Feb. 5, 2025) – Scholarships are now available for eligible Arkansas students through Arkansas Community Foundation.   The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. Some scholarships are designated for […]

August 2024

Little Rock, Ark. (Aug. 14, 2024) – Arkansas Community Foundation has elected Tracy Cude of Bentonville as chair for the statewide organization’s board of directors, along with four new board members: Dennis Hunt of Fayetteville, Brad Johnson of Greenwood, Osmar Garcia of Conway and Ritter Arnold of Marked Tree. “We are thrilled to welcome Tracy’s […]

August 2024

New Organization Aims to Collaborate with Physician Community to Improve Arkansas’s Maternal Health Outcomes LITTLE ROCK, Ark., (Aug. 7, 2024) – Today, the Doula Alliance of Arkansas announced its founding. A collaborative initiative aimed at improving maternal health outcomes in Arkansas, the Doula Alliance of Arkansas seeks to advance the profession of birth work through […]

July 2024

Accepting donations to support victims, recovery efforts following mass shooting Little Rock, Ark. (July 1, 2024) – Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF) has established the Fordyce Survivors Fund in response to the devastating mass shooting event on June 21 in Fordyce, Arkansas. 100% of donations to the fund will provide financial support for survivors of the […]

June 2024

Little Rock, Ark. (June 5, 2024) – Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation (ABHOF) awarded $50,000 in grants to projects benefiting minority and under-served communities in an online grant presentation May 30. These grants support projects focused on education, health and wellness, youth development, strengthening families and economic development in Arkansas. “We are pleased to […]