Pictured above: One of the beneficiaries of Arkansas Community Foundation’s work is Urban Patchwork, a nonprofit network of farmers and backyard gardeners such as Gabe Brand, who work to increase access to fresh food in urban areas. (Photos provided) The…
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Up to $25,000 in Grants Available for Tornado Recovery Efforts
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Community Foundation has revealed the availability of grants for up to $25,000 to support organizations with programs or projects that are working on long-term tornado recovery efforts in Cross, Lonoke or Pulaski counties. “Help is still needed for many…
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Arkansas Black Hall of Fame to Award Nonprofits with Grants
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation, in partnership with Arkansas Community Foundation, is awarding grants to programs that benefit African American or underserved populations in Arkansas. Nonprofits with programs focusing on education, health and wellness, youth development, strengthening families and…
AMP closes out another year by focusing a spotlight on women in Arkansas who are setting themselves apart in the worlds of business and politics. These AMP Power Women for 2022 were nominated by readers, and each has blazed a…
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2022 Future 50: Jessica Hughes Ford, Arkansas Community Foundation
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJessica Hughes Ford Chief Communications Officer, Arkansas Community Foundation Jessica Ford is the chief communications officer at Arkansas Community Foundation, where she oversees all communications, media relations and marketing. Starting her career as an advocate for victims of domestic…
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2022 AMP Fifty Over 50: Heather Larkin
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffHeather Larkin President and CEO Arkansas Community Foundation Heather Larkin, a native of Charleston, joined Arkansas Community Foundation in 1998 and became its president and CEO in January 2008. She is committed to and enjoys engaging people and connecting resources…
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UALR Student Receives Black Community Grant for Summer Arts Program
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock student has received a $25,000 grant to hold a Summer Arts Intensive program for students in Arkansas, after participating in a grant writing class at UA Little Rock. Neff Lankford, who is earning…
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AMP’s Diversity in the Workplace 2021
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIt’s our differences that make us unique, and this uniqueness makes us stronger. This month, Arkansas Money & Politics is recognizing those companies that have embraced diversity in their workplace. This diversity takes many forms, from skin color to sexual…
The Arkansas Community Foundation has elected new board members. They are Lisa John-Adams of Blytheville, Dr. Eduardo R. Ochoa of Little Rock and Dr. Jack Porter of Hot Springs. John-Adams has been quality systems director at Nucor Steel Arkansas since…
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Grant Will Promote Affordable Housing in LR’s University District
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University District Development Corporation (UDDC), based at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has been awarded a $25,000 Building Black Communities Fund grant from the Arkansas Black Philanthropy Collaborative and the Arkansas Community Foundation. UDDC is a nonprofit…