Nonprofit

Arkansas Children’s Northwest Auxiliary Commits $3M to Hospital Expansion
The Arkansas Children’s Northwest Auxiliary announced it has committed $3 million to support the expansion initiatives at Arkansas Children’s Northwest alongside a record-breaking fundraising amount of $333,387 for the 2024 fiscal year.
UAMS, Well Fed Partner for Food Initiative in Arkansas Delta
Good Food Rx is targeting patients with diet-related health conditions; aim is to improve nutritional education and access to healthy food. read more >
Winrock Chosen for Racial Equity Initiative
It will spend the next six months working with global nonprofit The Bridgespan Group to "strengthen our approach to advancing racial equity both internally and in our external work." read more >
State Partners With Nonprofit to Continue Broadband Push
A key component of the agreement will be developing statewide programs to overcome barriers to enrollment in a federal broadband benefit program. read more >
Venture Center Seeks New Leader After Wayne Miller Departs
Miller had led the nonprofit since 2018. Chief Strategy Officer Mimi San Pedro has been named interim director. read more >
Arkansas Foodbank Gifted Refrigerated Truck
National restaurant chain operator Darden Restaurants also gave the food bank $52,000. read more >
Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care Gets New CEO (Super Mover)
John Selig will lead the organization in focusing on improving health and health care through AFMC’s private and public partnerships. read more >
News Veteran Retired No More
Sonny Albarado, the former Arkansas Democrat-Gazette projects editor, is leading a new nonprofit news site that plans to launch by September. read more >
Red Jacket Ball to Honor Bill Clinton for Public Service
The City Year Little Rock Red Jacket Ball will honor former President Bill Clinton at the annual event at 7 p.m. Thursday. read more >
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