Nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is the newest member of the Little Rock Regional Chamber. The two organizations recognized the occasion with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Jan. 24.  About two dozen people attended the event, held at…
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A Day In the Life: David Cook, Senior Public Policy Manager at the Alzheimer’s Association
The 2020 pandemic caused many Arkansans to branch out and try new jobs and hobbies. This series will help readers better understand a day in the life of certain career fields based on an interview with someone in that field. …
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Gorman, Spickard Discuss 2022 Women’s Commission Report, WFA 25 Year Anniversary
In Dec. 2022 The Arkansas Women’s Commission released its report that analyzed the economic status of women in the workforce. According to Women’s Foundation of Arkansas CEO Anna Beth Gorman, this report is the first to be completed in almost…
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City Year Little Rock Reveals Addition of Two New Managers
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCity Year Little Rock is enhancing its support for AmeriCorps members, current and future, with the help of two additions: Alexis Freeman, community partnership manager, and Marlie Mehu, learning and experience manager. “We are proud to have a team with…
A veteran joined the Warrior PATHH Program in desperate need of help. Marked by the heavy toll of serving his country and community, the veteran was plagued by the same terrible nightmare every night for 16 years. After five days…
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Bank of America Contributes Nearly $800k to Arkansas Nonprofits in 2022
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBank of America revealed recently that as a part of its commitment to responsible growth, it has given a total of $795,000 to Arkansas nonprofits this year through philanthropic grants and sponsorships to help strengthen the local economy. Bank of…
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Forward Arkansas Invests $3.6M in Support of Educator Prep Programs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAs part of its Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Design Collaborative, Forward Arkansas has revealed the recipients of its phase II implementation grants – Southern Arkansas University (SAU) in Magnolia and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock(UA-Little Rock). With cumulative funding of $3.6…
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Summit Utilities Commits to Helping Arkansans With Hunger Relief
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSummit Utilities Arkansas (Summit) is supporting the Watershed Human and Community Development Agency of Little Rock and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance with $15,000 donations. The donations will help fund the Watershed’s Holiday Food and Toy Basket Drive and the…
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Walmart, Customers Giving Up to $5M to Local Communities
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAs part of its Spark Good initiative, Walmart revealed the launch of a new giving campaign supporting local organizations across the country with up to $5 million going to nonprofits this holiday season. Between Nov. 25 and Dec. 25, the…
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The CALL Names Christen Butler as Executive Director
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe CALL, a statewide nonprofit organization that mobilizes local churches to serve children and youth placed in foster care, has named Christen Butler as the new executive director. Butler has served as financial director with The CALL for more than…