October 2020
Heber Springs, Ark. (Oct. 6, 2020) – Susan R. Vowels of Heber Springs has been named executive director of Cleburne County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation. Founded in 2004, Cleburne County Community Foundation makes grants to improve the quality of life in Cleburne County and partners with individuals, families and companies to […]
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August 2020
Little Rock, Ark. (Aug. 20, 2020) – A new study from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, Arkansas Community Foundation, and UA Little Rock School of Public Affairs shows that Arkansas nonprofits have experienced significant financial distress and service disruptions due to the impacts of COVID-19. You can read the full report […]
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August 2020
Little Rock, Ark. (Aug. 3, 2020) – Holly Dunsworth of Clarksville, Walter “Vance” Smiley III of Little Rock, Scott Van Horn of Russellville and Sharon E. Wilson of Forrest City have been named to the board of directors for Arkansas Community Foundation, a statewide nonprofit organization that fosters smart giving to improve communities. “We are […]
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June 2020
North Delta Community Foundation Seeks Executive Director LITTLE ROCK, ARK (June 4, 2020) – Arkansas Community Foundation announces the newest addition to its affiliate network with the formation of the North Delta Community Foundation. This 29th affiliate office for the Foundation serves the regional community of Clay, Lawrence and Randolph counties in northeast Arkansas. “We […]
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April 2020
Little Rock, Ark. (April 5, 2020) – Arkansas Community Foundation announces a partnership with Gov. Asa Hutchinson asking Arkansans to make donations to the COVID-19 Relief Fund to assist in pandemic relief. All donations made to this fund will be granted to Arkansas nonprofits working to serve the state’s most vulnerable populations and those disproportionately […]
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March 2020
Little Rock, Ark. (March 20, 2020) – Arkansas Community Foundation is accepting proposals for $1,000 mini-grants for organizations responding to the immediate needs of vulnerable populations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants will help organizations maintain their operations and respond to increased demand from clients during this first phase of pandemic relief. Nonprofit organizations with 501c3 status, churches, hospitals, schools or government entities […]
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March 2020
Little Rock, Ark. (March 18, 2020) – Arkansas Community Foundation announces the creation of the COVID-19 Relief Fund. The fund will be used to direct resources to Arkansas nonprofits that are working to serve the state’s most vulnerable populations and those disproportionately affected by the coronavirus and its economic fallout. Donations can be made online […]
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December 2019
An online, searchable database of Arkansas nonprofit organizations is available from Arkansas Community Foundation at arcf.org/directory. “If you are considering a year-end gift and thinking about where your dollars could make the most difference, you can use the Arkansas Nonprofit Directory to explore and vet charitable organizations to identify causes that interest you,” said Heather […]
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September 2019
Arkansas Community Foundation has issued a call for nomination for its annual Smart Corporate Giving Awards recognizing statewide businesses demonstrating outstanding corporate social responsibility through charitable giving, community leadership and employee volunteerism. “Each year, we ask for nominations from individuals, businesses and nonprofits throughout the state to recognize companies that invest generously in the communities […]
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July 2019
Denice Eaves has been named executive director of White County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation. “We’re excited to welcome Denice on board,” said Heather Larkin, President and CEO of Arkansas Community Foundation. “As a longtime resident of Searcy, Denice brings a history of knowledge and expertise to her role that will make […]
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