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. …
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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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…
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City of Hope Outreach Invites Community to Public Input Meetings
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCity of Hope Outreach (CoHO), a nonprofit organization in Conway’s devoted to fighting homelessness, is hosting a series of public input meetings to solicit the input of Conway citizens regarding housing and supportive services for individuals and families impacted by…
Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions, in conjunction with the Arkansas District Export Council and Blue Tiger International, is sponsoring a webinar titled Global Supply Chain 2022 & Beyond: Freight Disruption & Demand Planning, to be held Sept. 8, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.…
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UpStart Thrift Store Opens Applications for First-Ever Small Business Grant
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIn Washington County, UpStart Thrift Store and StartUp Junkie Foundation will be awarding a small local business up to $5,000 in grant funding for the first time ever. Launched this past June at its 235 Main St. location in Farmington,…
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Junior Achievement Receives $38.8M from Scott, to be Benefitted on ‘Celebrity Family Feud’
by Mak Millardby Mak MillardIn a huge donation week for education nonprofit Junior Achievement, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $38.8 million to the organization on Aug. 16. The cast of Shark Tank will also be playing to further benefit the nonprofit on Celebrity Family Feud…