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Giving Guide: Community Spotlights 2022/2023

These five organizations in central Arkansas assist locals in matters of youth, health and animals.

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Giving Guide: White River Health Foundation

Batesville students from Pioneers Tackle Cancer present event proceeds to WRH Foundation.

White River Health Foundation supports the health care mission of WRH through charitable giving and fundraising events.

Giving Guide: Vera Lloyd

Partner with Vera Lloyd to help heal children, youth and families from their trauma.

The mission of Vera Lloyd is to heal, prepare and empower children, youth and families in state care.

Giving Guide: University of the Ozarks

Thomas and Frances Wilson Science Center

True to its Christian heritage, University of the Ozarks prepares students from diverse religious, cultural, educational and economic backgrounds to live life fully.

One waiting child + one adoptive family = zero children waiting to be adopted

Giving Guide: Project Zero

Currently there are 298 children and teens in foster care waiting to be adopted in Arkansas. Project Zero’s goal is for there to be zero. read more >

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Together, we can build a community where everyone can thrive.

Giving Guide: Heart of Arkansas United Way

Heart of Arkansas United Way is a vital force in building a strong, equitable community where everyone can thrive. read more >

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Rick Smith, myeloma and amyloidosis cancer patient, guest of Goodness Village for 100+ Days.

Giving Guide: Goodness Village

For over 25 years the mission of Goodness Village has been to provide a home away from home for patients and their families seeking medical treatment in Little Rock. read more >

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Girl Scouts: s’more fun, friends and adventures!

Giving Guide: Girl Scouts – Diamonds

Girl Scouts gives girls the tools to fuel their ambition, try new things, learn from failure and make the world a better place. read more >

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Economic education is real-life education.

Giving Guide: Economics Arkansas

Economics Arkansas equips PreK-12 teachers with standards-based resources and professional development to teach economics and personal finance. read more >

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Our qualified staff really see each individual we serve to help them reach their full potential.

Giving Guide: Easterseals Arkansas

Easterseals Arkansas is leading the way to full equity, inclusion and access through life-changing disability and community services. read more >

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Executive Director Cory Jones teaching mindfulness at Pulaski County Jail.

Giving Guide: Compassion Works for All

Compassion Works for All provides mindfulness and meditation programs for people in jails and prisons. read more >

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Spring Break Camp; Garden, Children’s Library & Learning Center.

Giving Guide: Central Arkansas Library System Foundation

Central Arkansas Library System Foundation provides support for educational and cultural programming for the communities being served by CALS and its branches. read more >

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You are invited to change the lives of children in your community!

Giving Guide: Centers for Youth and Families

The Centers is committed to meeting the unique and evolving needs of the people and communities served by providing comprehensive, integrated care that promotes physical, emotional and social wellness. read more >

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CareLink’s Meals on Wheels team helps older loved ones retain independence while providing friendship and comfort.

Giving Guide: CareLink

CareLink has proudly served older people and their families in Central Arkansas for over 43 years, connecting them with the resources they need to meet the opportunities and challenges of aging. read more >

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Giving Guide: Arkansas Urology Foundation

The Arkansas Urology Foundation connects men and women from all walks of life to comprehensive urological care and wellness through identifying and addressing health disparities across Arkansas. read more >

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ASPSF scholarship recipient Cambray R. is a 2021 UA Little Rock graduate.

Giving Guide: Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund works to create stronger, more educated and more self-sufficient families. read more >

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Help ASD students ROAR.

Giving Guide: Arkansas School for the Deaf Foundation

The Arkansas School for the Deaf (ASD) Foundation believes that there are no limits to what deaf and hard-of-hearing students can achieve. read more >

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Arkansas Hospice Foundation supports the mission of Arkansas Hospice.

Giving Guide: Arkansas Hospice Foundation

Arkansas Hospice Foundation provides resources to ensure that Arkansas Hospice achieves its mission to enhance quality of life for those facing serious illness and loss by surrounding them with love and embracing them with the best in physical, emotional and spiritual care. read more >

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Tutoring time is a weekly highlight for AR Kids Read students. Smiles come naturally to John and Elijah in their weekly time together.

Giving Guide: AR Kids Read

AR Kids Read’s mission is to nurture a love for reading through relationships so that every child may one day read on grade level. read more >

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Giving Guide: ACANSA Arts Festival of the South

ACANSA Arts Festival of the South builds a more dynamic and engaging community through visual and performing arts programs and enriches the cultural vitality of the region. read more >

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Fighting for the Living. Living for the Fallen.

Giving Guide: We Are The 22

We Are The 22 founder Mikel Brooks had a profound goal in 2017: When a veteran in suicidal crisis called for help, a fellow veteran would go. His passion for reaching out to veterans in crisis is the driving force for this unique organization. read more >

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Class of 2022 waiting to perform at UCP’s Butterfly Learning Center graduation.

Giving Guide: United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas

United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas is a collection of essential programs supporting adults and children living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, their families and communities. read more >

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UA-PTC provides access to high-quality education that promotes student learning and enables individuals to develop to their fullest potential.

Giving Guide: UA – Pulaski Technical College Foundation

The mission of the UA-Pulaski Technical Foundation is to advance higher education at the college by securing private financial support for the areas and activities of UA-Pulaski Technical College. read more >

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Josie Lenora reads news coverage for KUAR 89.1.

Giving Guide: UA Little Rock Public Radio

KUAR 89.1 and KLRE Classical 90.5 aim to deepen insight into the human experience, empower decision making and enrich the lives of those served through quality news and cultural programs. read more >

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