Arkansas Community Foundation

A rainbow arcs over tornado damage along Shackleford Road in west Little Rock Friday afternoon, March 31, 2023. (John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate)

Community foundations in central Arkansas and Wynne offer grants to help tornado recovery

BY: - August 1, 2023

Support groups that are helping with long-term tornado recovery efforts in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties may be eligible for grants of up to $25,000 through the Arkansas Community Foundation, the nonprofit announced Tuesday. “Help is still needed for many in central Arkansas and Wynne, especially the uninsured and those who couldn’t access federal or […]

Girl Scout Troop 3458 presents a check to the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas

Arkansas nonprofits prepare for possible recession, shift in giving

BY: - December 27, 2022

Philanthropic giving remains fairly steady for many Arkansas nonprofits despite continuing inflation and the possibility of a recession.  While several organizations are on track to meet their fundraising goals, some have experienced slight dips in support. But they’re not yet concerned because December is traditionally a busy time for charitable donations. “Whether we step into […]