Heather Larkin

Jessica Hughes Ford has been named president and CEO of the Arkansas Community Foundation, the ACF board announced Friday. Ford succeeds outgoing CEO Heather Larkin, who will retire after 27 years of service to the foundation, effective Jan. 1. “After …

As the federal government shutdown nears its end, the financial strain on hundreds of dedicated public servants continues to weigh heavily, especially for those who have kept Arkansas’s skies safe throughout the crisis. At Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, …

Heather Larkin, longtime president and CEO of Arkansas Community Foundation, will retire at the end of 2025, capping 27 years of service and 17 years in the top leadership role. During her tenure, the Foundation grew from $19 million in …

Arkansas students pursuing higher education now have access to a range of scholarship opportunities through the Arkansas Community Foundation. The Foundation offers scholarships for students attending two- or four-year colleges, vocational schools and technical training programs. Each scholarship has unique …

It can be sobering to see national rankings like a recent one that listed Arkansas as the state whose residents have the highest food insecurity rates in the nation. The flip side of that is Arkansans from all income levels …

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 …

Arkansas 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 …

The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas found great success in its fundraiser last week, raising almost $240,000 from the 24th annual Power of the Purse luncheon. Held on Sept. 21, community and business leaders from across the state gathered at the …

Honorees and co-chairs for the 24th-annual ‘Power of the Purse’ Luncheon have been announced by the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas. Celebrating career and philanthropic accomplishments of women and organizations across the state, this year’s luncheon is presented by Arkansas Children’s …

Heather 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 …