News Releases

September 2026

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (September 25, 2026) — Arkansas Community Foundation today announced the launch of the Arkansas Full Table Fund, a statewide initiative designed to invest in sustainable, community-driven solutions for food insecurity across Arkansas. Anchored by a $10 million grant from the Walmart Foundation, the Arkansas Full Table Fund unites public agencies, agricultural producers and […]

July 2026

Little Rock, Ark. (July 1, 2026) – Arkansas Community Foundation Board of Directors has elected Vance Smiley of Little Rock as chair and Jennifer Ronnel, also of Little Rock, as vice chair. “We are thrilled to welcome Vance and Jennifer to these leadership roles on our board,” said Jessica Ford, President and CEO of Arkansas […]

April 2026

Little Rock, Ark. (April 6, 2026) – Jacob Arnold of Fayetteville recently joined Arkansas Community Foundation as program director. In this role, he will support the Foundation’s 29 local affiliates across the state, strengthening local leadership, building capacity and advancing community impact. “Jacob brings more than a decade of nonprofit leadership, philanthropy and community development […]

March 2026

Little Rock, Ark. (March 26, 2026) – Tina Hall has joined Arkansas Community Foundation as its chief communications officer—providing leadership for branding, marketing and communications to advance the organization’s philanthropic mission of community development. “Tina brings more than 25 years of communications and leadership experience, along with a deep understanding of philanthropy,” said Jessica Ford, […]

February 2026

Little Rock, Ark. (Feb. 2, 2026) – Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation, in partnership with Arkansas Community Foundation, is providing funding opportunities for nonprofits that serve African American or underserved populations in Arkansas. Eligible nonprofits with programs focused on education, health and wellness, youth development, strengthening families and economic development are encouraged to apply. […]

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 […]