News Releases

October 2023

Wynne, Ark. (Oct. 12, 2023) – Cross County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation, announced more than $371,000 in tornado recovery grants to 22 organizations serving Wynne. Grants were selected by a committee of local leaders who live and work in the affected communities and representatives of the Community Foundation. “Our community was […]

August 2023

For organizations in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties. Little Rock, Ark. (Aug. 1, 2023) – Arkansas Community Foundation announces the availability of grants for up to $25,000 to support organizations with programs or projects that are working on long-term tornado recovery efforts in Cross, Lonoke or Pulaski counties. “Help is still needed for many in central Arkansas […]

July 2023

Little Rock, Ark. (July 25, 2023) – Arkansas Community Foundation, a statewide nonprofit that offers tools to help Arkansans protect, grow and direct their charitable dollars announces the election of Alyson Bradford of White Hall as board chair, along with the election of new board members, Elizabeth Burns Anderson of Lonoke and Jennifer Ronnel of […]

July 2023

CAMDEN, ARK. (Aug. 15, 2023) – Krystal C. Moore of Camden has been named executive director of Ouachita Valley Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation. The Community Foundation supports countywide nonprofit organizations through funding, networking and capacity building opportunities. “Krystal brings many years of experience plus a wealth of knowledge,” said Heather Larkin, […]

July 2023

FORT SMITH, ARK. (Aug. 15, 2023) – Jessica Fulbright Hayes of Fort Smith, has been named executive director of Western Arkansas Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation. The Community Foundation supports countywide nonprofit organizations through funding, networking and capacity building opportunities. “Hayes brings many years’ experience, plus a wealth of nonprofit knowledge,” said […]

July 2023

CLARENDON, ARK. (Aug. 15, 2023) – Marqita Ervin of Clarendon has been named executive director of Monroe County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation. The Community Foundation supports countywide nonprofit organizations through funding, networking and capacity building opportunities. “Marqita brings a wealth of knowledge to this role,” said Heather Larkin, president and CEO […]

April 2023

ARKADELPHIA, ARK. – (April 17, 2023) – Earnestine Hatley of Arkadelphia, Ark., has been named executive director of Clark County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation that supports countywide nonprofit organizations through funding, networking and capacity building opportunities. “Earnestine has a strong desire to work with others in her community to make a […]

April 2023

CHEROKEE VILLAGE, ARK. – (April 12, 2023) – Dan Milligan of Cherokee Village, has been named executive director of Sharp County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation that supports countywide nonprofit organizations through funding, networking and capacity building opportunities. “We are thrilled to have Dan join Sharp County Community Foundation as Executive Director,” […]

April 2023

WYNNE, ARK. – (April 7, 2023) – Cross County Community Foundation has established two funds for recovery for nonprofits serving those affected by the tornadoes on March 31. The county has been declared a federal disaster area. Donations can be made to the following funds. Cross County Tornado Recovery Fund – to support short and […]

February 2023

Little Rock, Ark. (Feb. 6, 2023) – Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation, in partnership with Arkansas Community Foundation, is awarding grants to programs that benefit African American or underserved populations in Arkansas. Nonprofits with programs focusing on education, health and wellness, youth development, strengthening families and economic development are eligible to apply. Proposals will […]