Nonprofit

Murphy USA is launching a new multi-phase campaign in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to raise $500,000. The ‘Great Futures Fueled Here’ campaign will be active at Murphy USA and Murphy Express stations in 25 states.…

The Nature Conservancy has received an almost $100,000 grant to enhance monarch butterfly habitats in Arkansas. On April 5, the Nature Conservancy received a $99,999 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) that is designed to conserve monarch…

Natural State Recovery Foundation has named Lindsay Barclay as its founding executive director.  The newly established foundation helps families and individuals with addiction issues, focusing on fundraising and community relationships. In her new role, Barclay will be a “conduit” for…

Nonprofits, like many other businesses, have felt the heavy financial burden brought on by COVID-19. But, unlike most businesses, charities have faced the unique challenge of balancing a higher demand for services with a decline in revenue. The financial instability…

With a new $1.3 million grant, Venture Noire will be launching a new program designed to advance Black-owned businesses in key industries. The new program, In The Black, will provide eight-week courses to minority entrepreneurs with an aim of addressing…

John R. Tyson has been named to the board of Winrock International. Tyson is one of two new members named to the board. The other new member is Dr. Ruth Oniang’o, a professor of nutrition, board chair of the Sasakawa…

Scott Hamilton has spent his life witnessing the positive impact that the Urban League has had on Little Rock’s Black community. His father, William, was an educator, civic leader and school board member who was the namesake of the Little…

The frigid February weather dumping inches of snow amid dangerously cold temperatures have presented stiff challenges to Little Rock’s homeless services providers. But thanks to the vision of Little Rock homeless advocacy group The Van and the facilities of the…

The Walton Family Foundation is launching a new five-year plan for its grant-making cycle, as part of its mission of expanding opportunities and access. This five-year plan touches on three major program areas: improving the environment, impacting K-12 education and…

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have distributed $14.3 million to multiple nonprofits as part of an initiative to combat racial disparities in the United States. In June 2020, in the wake of the George Floyd killing, Walmart and the Walmart…