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A supplement of Arkansas Business October 16, 2017, Vol. 34, No. 42 FROM OUR FAMILY TO FOREVER FAMILIES WE’RE PROUD TO SUPPORT PROJECT ZERO AND FOSTERING HOPE AUSTIN AS OUR PRIMARY CHARITIES FOR 2017. 3x MORE FOSTER KIDS THAN FOSTER HOMES 6,000+ For more than 60 years, the Mitchell Williams team has AWAITING ADOPTION; been working with charitable organizations. We have provided millions of dollars and thousands of volunteer hours. This year, Take Time To Give is focused on raising 60% ARE 6 awareness about adoption through foster care. Project Zero and Fostering Hope Austin are committed to finding a forever family for every child that is waiting, and we are ARKANSAS OR OLDER honored to be part of their work. RANKS 45TH IN CHILD well-being TEXAS RANKS 41ST IN CHILD well-being R.T. Beard III, Managing Director || Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. 425 W. Capitol Ave., Ste 1800, Little Rock, AR 72201 *Annie E. Casey Foundation FROM OUR FAMILY TO FOREVER FAMILIES WE’RE PROUD TO SUPPORT PROJECT ZERO AND FOSTERING HOPE AUSTIN AS OUR PRIMARY CHARITIES FOR 2017. 3x MORE FOSTER KIDS THAN FOSTER HOMES 6,000+ For more than 60 years, the Mitchell Williams team has AWAITING ADOPTION; been working with charitable organizations. We have provided millions of dollars and thousands of volunteer hours. This year, Take Time To Give is focused on raising 60% ARE 6 awareness about adoption through foster care. Project Zero and Fostering Hope Austin are committed to finding a forever family for every child that is waiting, and we are ARKANSAS OR OLDER honored to be part of their work. RANKS 45TH IN CHILD well-being TEXAS RANKS 41ST IN CHILD well-being R.T. Beard III, Managing Director || Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. 425 W. Capitol Ave., Ste 1800, Little Rock, AR 72201 *Annie E. Casey Foundation HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE INDEX

20th Century Club’s Lodge...... 36 ACANSA Arts Festival...... 36 A Guide for ACCESS...... 37 Alzheimer’s Arkansas...... 45 Investing in Our American Heart Association Central Arkansas...... 16 Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary...... 17 Arkansas Foodbank...... 18 Community Arkansas Freedom Fund...... 19 Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission...... 37 Arkansas State Archives ...... 38 raditionally, this season is a time when many determine Arkansas Zoological Foundation ...... 20 their philanthropic contributions for the year or budget CareLink ...... 38 for the next. Last October, we introduced the Arkansas Centers for Youth & Families...... 21 TGiving Guide in hopes of making those donation decisions a Central Arkansas Library System Foundation...... 22 little easier. CHI St. Vincent Foundation...... 6 On the following pages, you will find profiles of more than 50 Community Service Inc...... 8 nonprofit organizations. Each group shares key information on Cystic Fibrosis Foundation...... 45 their organization, explaining who they are and what they need Ducks Unlimited...... 23 from you to continue their work. Economics Arkansas...... 35 Family Home of Little Rock...... 39 • Mission & Our Impact: Review this information so you fully Feed Arkansas Kids...... 24 understand the work the nonprofit does and the impact they Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas...... 25 make on the communities they serve. Heart of Arkansas United Way...... 39 Hearts & Hooves, Inc...... 40 • Fundraisers & Events: Mark your calendars and go support Heifer International...... 26 the organization at one of their upcoming events. This is a HIPPY USA...... 10 great way to interact with a nonprofit you aren’t familiar with Historic Arkansas Museum...... 27 and/or support one you have a relationship with. Holy Sews, Inc...... 45 • Volunteer Opportunities: We hope that if you have time to ICM...... 40 give back to your community, you’ll scour this guide to find Junior League of Little Rock...... 12 groups who need people like you. Just Communities of Arkansas...... 41 Literacy Action of Central Arkansas ...... 41 • Board of Directors: These individuals are giving their time, Lyon College...... 14 energy and often financial support to their nonprofits. The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center...... 42 Recognize a board member? Thank them for the work they The Old State House Museum...... 42 do, and ask them for personalized insight on how you can get Presbyterian Village...... 43 involved. Quapaw Area Council, Inc...... 28 • Giving Opportunities: This is the heart of the guide. Every Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas ...... 45 nonprofit has different needs, and we’ve highlighted the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma ...... 29 current needs of each one. Find an organization you align Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pulaski County...... 30 with, and then choose from their list of giving opportunities Special Olympics Arkansas...... 31 to determine how you, your family or your company can help Thea Foundation...... 46 that nonprofit succeed. Tribute of Life Foundation...... 32 UA Little Rock Public Radio...... 33 Thanks for spending time getting to know these amazing United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas...... 34 organizations and for finding ways you can support them. Big University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College thanks to our publication sponsors, Mitchell Williams and EGP Foundation ...... 43 for their financial support, which allows the nonprofits in the book Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services ...... 44 to purchase profiles at rates more than half of our regular rates. Wolfe Street Foundation...... 46 Happy reading. Happy giving. Youth Home, Inc...... 44 FROM THE SPONSORS

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n my work as a CPA, I have the opportunity to assist t Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, families and caregivers with difficult situations with P.L.L.C., we believe it is our essential responsibility regard to their finances, taxes and estate planning. Serving to play an active, positive role in the communities in Ias a caregiver is a responsibility that can impact many areas Awhich we work and live. Engaging in service and leadership of your life. Receiving a diagnosis like Alzheimer's or any activities with non-profit organizations is central to terminal disease is painful and overwhelming. It's important providing communities with charitable, social, educational to have your trusted advisers such as your CPA and attorney and cultural enrichment. We value the commitment of our to guide you as you make decisions necessitated by changes in attorneys and staff to serve and strengthen organizations your circumstances. that play a vital part in supporting our neighbors. Arkansas' nonprofit organizations provide vital resources In 2004, our firm created the Take Time To Give to families in need, and they often accomplish this with program to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Since then, we limited funds. We are such a giving and philanthropic state, have supported more than 200 organizations throughout and I've had a front row seat over the past year on the level Arkansas and the region. Following the example of our of care our communities give. It was a true blessing to serve founder, Maurice Mitchell, we continue to support as the Honorary Statewide Chair of the Alzheimer's Arkansas organizations through financial contributions, pro-bono Walks last year. My family and I toured the state in honor services and thousands of volunteer hours our attorneys of my uncle, Glen Campbell, and all of those impacted by invest annually serving on boards and committees for non- Alzheimer's. We heard stories of the struggles and triumphs profits, foundations and charitable events. of so many people who depend heavily on the incredible staff, This year, we are proud to support Project Zero and resources and programs offered by charitable foundations and Fostering Hope Austin as our primary charities for 2017. organizations such as Alzheimer's Arkansas and many others. We support their mission of raising awareness about Being there and sharing stories with so many was not only adoption through foster care and finding a forever family comforting to us, but was a way for us to productively channel for every child that is waiting. our own pain and sorrow into something meaningful. It is our hope that you will join us and Take Time To The gains to be achieved by supporting our local nonprofits Give! Together, we can make a difference in communities are countless. These organizations are the backbone to throughout our state. healthy, thriving and sustainable communities. Our gifts and volunteerism change the lives of people every day. Even the smallest donation makes a huge impact today and on future generations.

2016 Honorary Statewide Chair of the Alzheimer's Arkansas Walks

Angela is a tax and wealth management partner at EGP, PLLC. She can be reached at 501-374-2910 and [email protected]. ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE CHI St. Vincent Foundation

2 St. Vincent Circle Little Rock, AR 72205 501.552.3000 CHIStVincent.com

 /CHIStVincent  @CHIStVincent  @CHIStVincent

Established: 1888 Employees: Approximately 4,500 Service Area: CHI St. Vincent touches the lives CHI St. Vincent has a legacy of nearly 130 years as a healing ministry serving the people of Arkansas. of patients from all 75 counties in Arkansas and welcomes more than MISSION: CHI St. Vincent is a vibrant healthcare ministry striving to meet the needs of the communities one million patient visits a year. Our we serve. Together, with compassionate caregivers, physicians, volunteers and the generosity of many, we ministry includes four hospitals in Little Rock, Hot Springs, Sherwood are advancing patient care in Arkansas. In 1888, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Little Rock and and Morrilton, a comprehensive the Sisters of Mercy in Hot Springs answered a call to help communities in need, with a strong faith and ambulatory campus in West Little Rock courage. We are proudly carrying their healing ministry into the future, and we remain committed to and an extensive system of specialty making CHI St. Vincent a great place to work, practice medicine and deliver excellent, compassionate care. and primary care clinics throughout Arkansas with affiliations with more The CHI St. Vincent Foundation is dedicated to creating healthier communities, fostering innovations in than 1,000 physicians. We operate health care and providing access to quality, affordable care across Arkansas. Centers of Excellence in Heart Care, Neurosciences, Cancer, Orthopedics Gifts to the foundation fuel transformative investments in innovative treatments, new technology, state- and Urology and have a partnership of-the-art facilities, and education and research that directly benefit Arkansas. Every contribution to the with Conway Regional Medical Center. foundation is a meaningful investment in the health and well-being of Arkansans. CHI St. Vincent and the CHI St. Vincent Foundation have a nearly 130-year legacy of caring for this community.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chad S. Aduddell H. Baker Kurrus Rick Blank Chris Roberts, Chief Executive Officer Chair of the Board Stephens Simmons First National Corp. (CEO), CHI St. Vincent CEO: Charles Nabholz Matt Chandler Wendy Saer Gus Blass III Nabholz Construction Powell Brothers Chad Aduddell Capital Properties Robert Seay Bart Newman Ray Dillon Cromwell Architects Bill Dillard III Alliance Insurance Group Engineeers Dillard's Elizabeth Farris FUNDING SOURCES: Sr. Judy Raley, SCN Hot Springs city president Father Joshua Stengel Chuck Erwin Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Our Lady of Good Counsel Erwin & Company Rick Fleetwood Frank D. Scott, Jr. Snell Prosthetic and Orthotic John Wade Jill Flaxman, MD First Security Bank Laboratory Southern Regional Haught and Wade Patty Shipp Anesthesia Consultants C. Ann Fleming Kirby Williams University of Central Fleming Network Services Sr. Gertrude Foster, SCN Arkansas Kirby and Co Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Eliza Gaines Larry Schumacher Chad Aduddell Tim Goodson, MD CHI Memorial Hospital WEHCO CEO CHI St. Vincent Arkansas Urology Associates Susie Smith Denise Hanson Laura S. Cook Rush Harding Colliers International SVP Marketing & Crews & Associates Philip Tappan Development, CHI St. Simmons Bank Stacy Hurst Eric Jackson Arkansas State Historic Vincent 70+10137 Barbara G. Williams, PhD, RN Preservation Major Gifts 70% Erin Wood University of Central Patrick McCruden Et Alia Press Arkansas Dr. John Meadors SVP Mission & Ministry, CHI Grants 10% Radiology Associates St. Vincent John C. Jones, MD Events 13% CHI St. Vincent Medical Group CHI ST. VINCENT FOUNDATION Mark Middleton Gus Blass III BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Middleton Heat and Air Legacy board member Annual Giving 7% Drew Kumpuris, MD Chair, CHI St. Vincent Susan Blair Betty Pullam Ellon Cockrill Medical Group Bank of the Ozarks CHI St. Vincent Auxiliary Legacy board member

6 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 OUR IMPACT: 1M CHI St. Vincent welcomes 1 million patient visits a year from all 75 counties in Arkansas. 5 US News and World Report has The inaugural class of the CHI St. Vincent/University of Arkansas-Little Rock Pathway Program partnership began in fall named CHI St. Vincent Infirmary 2017. The 37 students are part of an accelerated program intended to help address the statewide nursing shortage. the Best Hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years. 10,000 CHI St. Vincent cares for the poor and vulnerable in our communities. Our clinics in Little Rock, Conway and Hot Springs serve more than 10,000 patients a year on a sliding fee scale. 1,000 Dr. Ali Krisht, director of the Arkansas Neuroscience Institute, A golfer aims for the green at the 2017 CHI St. Vincent Dr. Ali Krisht, director of the is in the top 1 percent of neurosurgeons worldwide. ANI Foundation Golf Classic. Arkansas Neuroscience Institute, performs more than 1,000 intricate procedures nationally. is in the top 1 percent of neurosurgeons nationwide; VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: CHI St. Vincent relies on volunteers to assist in carrying on he and his team perform more the legacy of caring for our community. Volunteers are needed to answer the phone, provide support than 1,000 intricate surgeries to our patients and their families and assist during special events. The CHI St. Vincent Auxiliary has each year. many ongoing projects with volunteer opportunities including Safety Town, Doctors’ Day and the Heart Pillow program.

FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: 125,000 Hours volunteers provide The Foundation hosts an annual Golf Classic Two significant philanthropic investment to support our ministry and in May to raise money for the UA - Little Rock opportunities include creating a destination mission every year. Pathway Program partnership, which provides Neuroscience Institute and renovating the financial assistance to students and support for Mother Baby Unit in Hot Springs. faculty of the college’s nursing program. The • We are building a state of the art Neuroscience program addresses the critical nursing shortage Education & Research Center where we will 36 and affords students who complete the program Nursing students are enrolled train the next generation of neurosurgeons an RN position at CHI St. Vincent. in the inaugural class of the from around the world. CHI St. Vincent – UA Little Rock We also host “Feasts,” a series of small, in- • The Mother Baby Unit will offer families an Pathway Program to address home gatherings that engage potential donors advanced model of care with a lasting impact the nursing shortage in in conversation about opportunities to advance on newborns. Central Arkansas. our mission and ministry through philanthropic support. Community 1888 members are invited • Community 1888 – Annual giving program to in March to our annual event at the Clinton support our ministry. Presidential Library.

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 7 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Community Service, Inc.

100 S Cherokee St. Morrilton, AR 72110 501.354.4589 CSIYouth.com

Established: 1958 Employees: 70 Service Area: Conway, Faulkner, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Perry, Pope, Scott, Searcy, Van Buren & Yell Counties

PRESIDENT/CEO: Dr. Susan Okroglic, DSW, LCSW

FUNDING SOURCES: Participants in The First Tee Character Development program develop nine core values while learning fundamentals of golf.

MISSION: Community Service, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not for profit youth and family services organization. Our service professionals are committed to providing caring and responsive services to youth through prevention and education, therapeutic foster care, day treatment, substance abuse services, mental health services, youth leadership, The First Tee character development program and juvenile justice. Our Community69 Support 69%+292 mission is to be a leader in providing quality services to youth and their families that will empower them Medicaid 29% to attain success in their homes, schools vocations and communities. Families are never billed for services Private Insurance 2% and are provided without regard of ability to pay or insurance status.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

COMMUNITY SERVICE, INC. John Brock COMMUNITY SERVICE Nancy Allen Greg Flowers Coulson Oil Corporation YOUTH FOUNDATION Faulkner County Library Vice Chairman, John Gibson Bank of the Ozarks Chairman, Vonda Crocker John Gibson Leo Cantu Conway County Community Former Clinton Public Schools Chairman, Regions Bank Kenny French Foundation Conway County Community Secretary/Treasurer, Stephanie Ellis Foundation Leann Haynes Mobley Contractors Jan Hill ARVAC, Inc. Haynes ACE Hardware Vice Chairman, Ray Moll Susan Gunderman Former University of Central Chris Merritt Vice Chairman, Petit Jean State Bank Arkansas Merritt Animal Clinic Warehouse Distributors COMMUNITY SERVICE PROPERTIES David Rohlman Charles Penick Conie Reamey Raymond Chambers Community Service, Inc. Secretary/Treasurer, Former Clinton Public Schools Secretary/Treasurer, John Maus Petit Jean State Bank Former South Conway County Chairman, Brandon Zinser Marti Wilkerson School District Maus Implement ESS Transportation Former Arkansas Tech University

8 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 OUR IMPACT: 1,463 Youth were served last year 86% Of clients improved their behavior after 30 days in our Day Treatment program.

Art by a Day Treatment client during our Art Therapy program. 59 Years of existence 87% Of clients improved grades and/or school attendance while admitted in our Therapeutic Foster Care program CSI staff educate youth about the dangers and Members of the CSI Youth Leadership program touring effects of using tobacco products. the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We invite volunteers to serve as mentors to youth through The $111.43 First Tee Character Development program, provide life skill classes such as budgeting, resume writing, The amount of taxpayer cooking, etc. to our Day Treatment program, serve as volunteer fundraisers for our special events, and money saved every day provide landscaping and yard maintenance for any of our seven office locations. a youth is prevented from confinement FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: • 2nd Annual Putt Putt Golf Tournament will take place in April 2018 in Conway. • 5th Annual Russellville Golf Tournament at the Russellville Country Club will be held in June 2018. 1/5 • 8th Annual Steve Willbanks Award for Outstanding Contributions to Youth will take place in June The number of children with 2018 in Morrilton. mental illness that receive • 6th Annual Morrilton Golf Tournament at the Morrilton Country Club will be held in August 2018. treatment

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: We can walk you through all the various ways to give and how they benefit the community including honorariums, stocks and bequests. Please contact Jamie Higgins, director of development for further details on philanthropic giving. Zero • $365 ($1 a day) will provide three therapy sessions, five group therapy sessions or three prevention The amount of money presentations to the community. required from families to • $250 will provide one year of leadership experience for an at-risk youth. receive our services • $100 will provide one year of The First Tee Character Development program for one youth. • $52 ($1 a week) will provide four hours of Day Treatment or one Substance Abuse treatment.

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 9 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE HIPPY USA

1221 Bishop St. P.O. Box 1034 Little Rock, AR 72203 501.537.7726 HIPPYUSA.org

 /HIPPYArkansas  @HIPPYUSA

Established: 1988 Employees: 7 Service Area: United States

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Staci Croom-Raley, JD, MS

FUNDING SOURCES: MISSION: HIPPY partners with parents to prepare their children for success in school.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

23+4037 EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Contributions and Grants 22% Marjorie Margolies Susan Storer Mark Gross, Ph.D. Chair Secretary Jeffrey Keilson Michelle Brown Program Service Revenue 40% Robin Frank Verelyn Gibbs Watson Dora Lipper Leroy Butler Royalties and Curriculum 38% Laura Peracchio, Ph.D. Member at Large Susan Nasca Linda Frank Co Chairs Joe Ross Suzanne Plastrik Victoria Kern Maria Ferguson Mary Beth Salomone Testa Miriam Westheimer, Ed.D. Treasurer John Gonzalez Anita Stoller

10 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 OUR IMPACT: 130 Programs serving 16,000 children and their families in 22 states plus the District of Columbia 9,100 Home visits occurred on average each week 14,475 Families committed to increasing literacy and parent/ child interaction in the home through the HIPPY program 34.7 Million more minutes of interaction between parents and children 298,000 Hours of professional HIPPY parents reading and completing activities with their children. development for HIPPY staff

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Nationally, HIPPY USA seeks individuals to serve on its Board of Trustees. Opportunities to volunteer with Arkansas HIPPY programs include serving on local advisory 38 boards, assisting and supporting special HIPPY events (field trips, fun days) and local fundraising. Program sites within 23 implementing agencies serving GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: more than 5,000 Arkansas • $150 would supply a child with 30 weeks of HIPPY curriculum & supplies. children across 60 counties • $2,500 would provide a Home Visitor with a professional development scholarship. annually • $200,000 help expand HIPPY in the Arkansas Delta Region. • $200,000 help expand HIPPY in the West Central Arkansas Region. • $150,00 would help expand HIPPY in the South Central Arkansas Region.

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 11 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Junior League of Little Rock

401 S Scott St. Little Rock, AR 72201 501.375.JLLR JLLR.org

 /JuniorLeagueLittleRock  @JuniorLeagueLR  @JuniorLeagueLR

Established: 1922 MISSION: The Junior League of Little Rock is an organization of women committed to promoting Active Members: 295 voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective Sustaining Members: 674 action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Service Area: Non-profit, community For almost 100 years, JLLR has worked to improve our community through providing volunteers, funding, and leadership support. These efforts, concentrated within our two areas of impact of nutrition FUNDING SOURCES: and wellness and school preparedness, give direction to our organization. In 2010, JLLR adopted a four- prong, ten-year strategic plan that aligns with our mission: decrease childhood obesity in our community by increasing access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity; improve literacy skills among Pulaski County students by narrowing the readiness gap; secure our financial future through the growth of investments, endowments and sustainable fund development; and establish the Junior League as the premier source of female leadership development in Little Rock. Did you know JLLR played a part in the formation of organizations such as The Arkansas Arts Center, 63+1910231 Riverfest, Potluck Food Rescue and Museum of Discovery? The Junior League of Little Rock has been Holiday House 63% the driving force behind the kinds of initiatives and institutions that make our community a healthier, Building Rentals 19% more vital place to live. Member Dues 10% Downtown Dash 2% VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Junior League of Little Rock membership opportunities are 1922 Society 2% open to women of every race, religion, and national origin who share in our commitment to volunteerism Endowments 3% and to improving our community. Misc. Income 1%

TOTAL REVENUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sabrina N. Lewellen Dana Coburn Patty Opitz Allison Drennon $638,834 President Administrative Vice President Marketing Vice President Training Director

Kimberly Logue Whitney Homan Deanna Ray Natalie Hairston President-Elect Community Vice President Membership Vice President Treasurer

Wendy Saer Maradyth McKenzie Vontiffany Smith Kristen Bextermueller Sustainer Advisor Development Vice President Nominating Director Treasurer-Elect

12 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 OUR IMPACT: 1,439 Number of attendees at 2017 Boosters and Big Rigs 535 Number of dental screenings at 2017 Boosters and Big Rigs 850 Number of books provided to children at 2017 Little Readers Rock 43 Participants in the 4th annual Nonprofi t Board Institute $405,000 Applications for the 2018-2019 JLLR year will be available online beginning March 2018 and will Money raised at 2016 Holiday House be due mid-June. If you would like to be on our email list to receive information regarding next year’s application and recruitment open house events, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. 600 FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Number of runners in • Nonprofi t Board Institute: NPBI is a 5-week • Boosters and Big Rigs: Th is is a free community Downtown Dash training course for current and future non- event that provides children with physicals, profi t board members hosted by the JLLR. vision and dental screenings. NPBI is held in September and will wrap up $20 donation = one physical checkup for a child 3,528 its 4th annual session this fall with its largest • Little Readers Rock: Aimed at preparing Number of students receiving graduating class yet. school supplies in seven schools young children up to third grade for school by by Stuff the Bus • Holiday House: Approximately 14,000 improving literacy skills. shoppers visit Holiday House every year to $250 donation = 50 books start their shopping season. For 27 years, • Stuff the Bus: Since 2006, Stuff the Bus provides Holiday House has collectively raised over school supplies for 3,500 children in seven 95 $5 million to fund the JLLR’s community Years JLLR has been elementary schools. an active organization priority areas. See full schedule of events and $10 donation = one backpack purchase tickets at JLLR.org/Holiday-House. • LYFE: A partnership with the PARK community • Downtown Dash: Th e 5th annual Downtown program where JLLR focuses on our community Dash is a 10K/5K/Kids 1K running event that impact areas of improving nutrition and wellness 40 PARK students enrolled is scheduled for Saturday, April 7th, 2018. in children through fi tness classes and educating JLLR.org/DowntownDash in the LYFE program Register online at in girls on how proper nutrition can fuel as active early 2018. and healthy lifestyle. • Junior League of LR Building: Th e JLLR’s $100 donation = sponsor fi tness instructors headquarters off ers amenities available to and classes 22,190 rent to suit all occasions, such as a business Volunteer hours performed by meeting, a non-profi t fundraising event, a active members in the 2016-2017 League Year wedding, or a luncheon. Call 501.375.JLLR to book your next event.

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 13 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Lyon College

2600 Highland Road Batesville, AR 72501 870.307.7211 Lyon.edu

 /LyonCollege  @LyonCollege  @LyonCollege

Established: 1872 Employees: 169 Service Area: Education

The Lyon College Pipe Band is heard at all special occasions.

MISSION: A selective, independent, undergraduate, residential teaching and learning community affi liated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Lyon College off ers a challenging curriculum centered CEO AND PRESIDENT: on the liberal arts, guided by an Honor System and coordinated with co-curricular programs, all fostering Dr. W. Joseph King the critical, creative thought and ethical, spiritual growth that will prepare students for fulfi lling personal and professional lives committed to lifelong learning and service. FUNDING SOURCES: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Provide internships for students Friends of the Library � +� 10 Kilted Army Booster Club Tuition 45% BOARD OF DIRECTORS Auxiliary enterprises 29% Endowment 11% Perry Wilson Phil Baldwin Rick Davis Scott Wood Contributions 5% Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Grants 10% Brad Austin David Churchill Allison Kimes James "Skip" Rutherford Chris Beller Dale Cole Jason Lochmann Stewart Smith John Beller Scott Daniel Katherine McSpadden Bill Walmsley Suzanne Blair Gordon Garlington Scott Merrell Kirk Warden William Branch Sarah Greenwood Carolyn Peiserich Victor Werley Will Bristow Brien Hall Len Rayburn Stephen Williams Gretchen Hall Joseph Rugger

14 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 OUR IMPACT:

Approximately 700 students enrolled 44% From low-income families and 41% first in their family to attend college 99% Receive some form of financial aid (over $10 million/year plus federal aid)

Lyon College campus. Named the Most Socially Beneficial Among Arkansas colleges by Washington Monthly for graduating high numbers of low-income and first- generation students

Science students are prepared for admission to top professional Faculty are committed to excellence in teaching. Named and graduate programs. One of Nation’s FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: Best • Lyon.edu/give. • Lyon College Scramble Golf Tournament, October 20 at 12:30 p.m., to support men's and women's Colleges By U.S. News & World Report golf program. 20 teams can compete for prizes at the Eagle Mountain Golf Course in Batesville. and one of the best liberal • Annual Fund. Provides scholarships and helps provide an environment that supports learning, both arts colleges in America by inside and outside the classroom. Goal: $850,000. Princeton Review • Endowment. Provides long-term support for scholarships, student travel, and high-quality instruction. Naming opportunities are available. No limit on amount needed. • Our upcoming Capital Campaign.

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 15 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE American Heart Association CENTRAL ARKANSAS

909 W. 2nd St. Little Rock, AR 72201 501.707.6600 Heart.org/LittleRock

 /AHAArkansas  @AHALittleRock  @AHAArkansas

Established: 1924 Employees: 20 local, 3,000 national Service Area: Central Arkansas

2017 Go Red For Women Chairs, Survivors and First Lady Susan Hutchinson at the Survivor Gallery Unveiling. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Joyce Taylor MISSION: Th e mission of the American Heart Association is “Building healthier lives, free of BOARD OF cardiovascular diseases and stroke.” Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death DIRECTORS in the United States. Th at’s why the American Heart Association has taken on the goal of improving the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent, while reducing deaths from cardiovascular Jean McSweeney, RN, Ph.D. Chair diseases and stroke by 20 percent. To do this the Association is committed to funding innovative David Jones, M.D. research, providing science-based treatment guidelines to healthcare professionals, educating President lawmakers and the public and helping people understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Justin T. Allen Chair Elect FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: Morris E. Kelley, M.D. President Elect • Festival of Wines: Cocktails & Cuisine – October 5, 2017. Chairs: Allison & Gary Nash, M.D. BOARD MEMBERS Presenting Sponsor: Arkansas Heart Hospital. Blair Allen Sandra Byrd Mangaraju “Raj” Chakka, M.D. • Heart Ball – March 10, 2018. Co-Chairs: Doris Washington, Alicia & Rick Riley. Honorary Co- Thomas Conley, M.D. Brian Eble, M.D. Chair: Stephanie Washington. Presenting Sponsor: Baptist Health. Anthony M. Fletcher, M.D. John Glassford • Heart Walk – April 28, 2018. Presenting Sponsor: CHI St. Vincent. Dan Herrington Adam Head Lyndell Lay • Go Red For Women – May 18, 2018. Chair: Phyllis Rogers. Signature Sponsor: BHP. Stephen A. Leek Keith Owen, MHA, FACHE Michael Poore GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Th e American Heart Association has funded over $4 Billion in John P. Ryan Diana Smithson research since 1949, more research than any U.S. organization except the federal government. Ricardo F. Sotomora, M.D. Cassandra Steele To make those strides we rely on grants, sponsorships and donations. Aside from monetary gifts, Chris W. White there are a number of ways Arkansans can help move the mission forward, from volunteering with ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Marcia Atkinson, MHSA; the Advocacy department to impact public policy, to assisting with events and working to reduce Claudia Barone, EdD, CCNS-BC, APRN; Sharon Hefl in; Jon Lindemann, M.D.; health inequities in the state. Adam Mitchell; Steve Roberson

16 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary

1 Children’s Way, Slot 661 Little Rock, AR 72202 501.364.1476 Giving.ARChildrens.org/JoinAuxiliary

 /ArkansasChildrensHospitalAuxiliary

Established: 1967 500 members Service Area: Nonprofit healthcare

The ACH Auxiliary is working to improve the health and wellbeing of children in our state and around the region by providing healing spaces for patients and their families. Coordinated spaces designed specifically for families provide a space to connect you to the outdoors, a sense of control during a stressful situation and a retreat from the walls of the hospital.

MISSION: Founded in 1967, the ACH Auxiliary serves patients and families through fundraising AUXILIARY PRESIDENT: and service projects. More than 500 members support funding initiatives that include creating Mary-Margaret Marks purposeful healing spaces designed for patients and their families, contributing to the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute and supporting programs that provide emotional support, including FUNDING SOURCES: Good Mourning, Palliative Care and Comfort Foods. Go to Giving.ARChildrens.org to give today.

FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: The ACH Auxiliary’s efforts are funded by special events and projects, as well as annual membership dues. Fundraising efforts include Miracle Ball, Arkansas à la Carte, Race for a Healthier Tomorrow, the Star ACHiever program, Playaway Gift Shop and the Holiday Card Project. Last year, the Auxiliary raised $1.2 million for Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Program85 & Event revenue 85%+15 GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: There are many ways to get involved in the ACH Auxiliary. You can Membership dues 15% serve meals in the hospital, work in the Playaway Gift Shop, organize a race team, volunteer for events, mentor a Star ACHiever — the sky is the limit. Women of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. Visit Giving.ARChildrens.org/JoinAuxiliary to join today.

AUXILIARY BOARD

Mary-Margaret Marks Katharine Allen Adams Amanda Daugherty Neal Lea Terry Quinn LaRand Thomas President Ginger Blackmon Ann Denis Bobbi McDaniel Amanda Richardson Anne Wallace

Lindsey Gray Sydney Blackmon Sara Beth Hughes Kristen Minton Kristen Saffa Holly-Beth Willis First Vice President Kimberly Bowman Meredith Flanagin Marisa Nabholz Jennifer Schueck Elizabeth Clark Sue Frank Rebecca Neely Aimee Shelby

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 17 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Arkansas Foodbank

4301 W 65th St. Little Rock, AR 72209 501.565.8121 ArkansasFoodbank.org

 /ArkansasFoodBank  @ARFoodBank  @ARFoodBank

Established: 1984 Employees: 65 Service Area: 33 Counties, Central and MISSION: The Arkansas Foodbank is the foundation in the fight against hunger. We find pathways Southeast Arkansas to connect people, resources and food to reach those in need, providing dignity, hope and a brighter future for all Arkansans.

CEO: In 2016, united by a common goal to fight hunger in Arkansas, the Arkansas Foodbank and Arkansas Rhonda Sanders Rice Depot joined together to better fulfill their shared mission of providing hungry Arkansans with more healthy and nutritious food. Mindful of our roots, the new organization recognizes the successful FUNDING SOURCES: history of both entities. Uniting the two organizations creates one that is stronger going forward and better able to serve those in need.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Food For Families connects our 350 partner agencies with resources, food and funds to strengthen their programs, enabling them to better serve their community. • Food For Kids focuses on effective hunger relief programs targeting children that include after- 27Individuals 27% +261512713 Fees 26% school & summer feeding, backpacks and school pantries. Foundations 15% • Food For Seniors aims to reach the estimated 73,000 hungry seniors in our state through senior food Corporations 12% boxes, senior-focused programming and SNAP assistance. Endowments 7% ArkansasFoodbank.org. Misc. 13% • $1 provides food for five meals. Donate now at

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jordan Johnson Maggie Young Will Montgomery Trent Roberts Cliff McKinney President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Parlimentarian

Bob Beach Patricia Brown Charles Glasier Kathryn Roberts Maria Smedley Clay Bolton Clark Cogbill Anton Janik Amy Rossi Dustin Smith Don Brake Joe Copeland Cal McCastlain Patrick Scherrey Brian Taylor Amy Brantley Gordon Garlington Larry Miller Neill Sloan Ashley Wimberley

18 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Arkansas Freedom Fund

P.O. Box 697 Bryant, AR 72089 501.517.5338 ArkansasFreedomFund.org

 /ArkansasFreedomFund  @ArkansasFreedom

Established: 2010 Employees: Two The Arkansas Freedom Fund is an all volunteer organization, all monies raised goes to Arkansas Veterans. Service Area: Arkansas

MISSION: The Arkansas Freedom Fund exists to serve and support rehabilitative recreational outdoor Mark Leonard activities that benefit our military, veterans, wounded/disabled veterans and their families. Our goals are Executive Director/Founder Jason Lentz to provide the tools for our veterans to get stronger, go faster and not be a statistic of loss or failure. If they West Director can dream it, we want to make it happen. We have designed adaptive events for the veterans to participate Nathan Varnell and experience all aspects of recovery and reintegration. Program events include cycling, golfing, hunting, West Director Drew Suchanek fishing, hiking, martial arts, and scuba diving. We empower ALL Arkansas’ Veterans to experience life as NWA Director they did before their service to our country. ... No veteran is alone! At achieving a physical goal. Mike Otts Bike Managerr Corey Loftis MAIN PROGRAM EVENTS: Fishing Chairman Cycling Fishing • The Arkansas Challenge Warrior Bicycle Ride, • Fishing with Heroes Bass Tournament at Lake BOARD OF The second Saturday of October every year, at Dardanelle each June. DIRECTORS the Clinton Center in Little Rock. • The John Pickell Memorial Red River Trout Don Kennedy • Northwest Arkansas Bike and Hike in Day each June. Chairman - Co Founder Fayetteville each April. Joyce Woods • Fishing opportunities on Arkansas lakes Secretary • West Arkansas Bike Ride in Ft. Smith each and rivers are an excellent get away from life Gary Wynn September. Our Buy a Bike program is the best struggles. Hunt Program Chairman Mickey Spillane way to help get a veteran a bicycle. Cycling is Hike Program Chairman Hunting an excellent way to combat symptoms of PTSD Charlene Ort Corporate Liasion and helps keep veterans active and productive. • Freedom Hunts with groups and clubs Chris A. Diaz throughout Arkansas during respective hunting Treasurer Golf seasons. Clyde Shirron Golf Program • The Freedom Scramble Golf Tournament each • Pine Bluff Arsenal hunt provides a once in Carl Struble May at Diamante Golf Course in Hot Springs a lifetime hunting experience to deserving Hunt Program Haley Hogan Village is the largest Fundraiser. veterans. Our tracked hunting chairs help Golf Program Chairman • Veteran Golf Clinics and outings throughout ensure that every veteran can get outdoors and Larry Butler Member Arkansas courses provide the skills and participate. Richard Thomas discipline of the game. We own two adaptive Member golf carts for veterans use.

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 19 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Arkansas Zoological Foundation

1 Zoo Drive Little Rock, AR 72205 501.661.7208 ArkZooFoundation.org

Established: 2003 Service Area: The Arkansas Zoological Foundation raises funds for the growth and development of the Little Rock Zoo

ZOO DIRECTOR/ Plans for the Conservation Learning Center include interactive play areas. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Susan Altrui MISSION: Th e Arkansas Zoological Foundation raises funds for the growth and development of the FUNDING SOURCES: Little Rock Zoo and to assist the Zoo in its mission of conservation education. Th e Zoo Foundation Individual and Corporate Giving, raises funds for capital campaign projects for new animal habitats and new zoo programs. Th e Family Foundation Giving and Foundation has raised funds for the Laura P. Nichols Penguin Pointe exhibit, Cheetah Outpost, Special Events the Diamond Express Train, the Arkansas Heritage Farm and other renovations. Th e Foundation is currently raising funds for a new Conservation Learning Center at the Zoo's Education Building. Th is new interactive area features educational play areas for children of all ages. BOARD OF DIRECTORS FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: Th e Zoo Foundation hosts several events throughout the year Lisa Buehler Chair including: Jessica Poynter Vice Chair • Wild Wines April 27 & 28 David Aston Treasurer • Zoo Brew in September Lauren Landers Secretary • Craw'n at the Zoo in May

Ali Beebe John Brandenberger GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Zoo Foundation events are a great way to support the Zoo by Chad Causey Angela Elizandro sponsoring or attending an event. Other giving opportunities include: Joe Goellner Rickey Hicks • Conservation Learning Center Rex Kyle Karen Masching Lea May • Zoo Upgrades Deana McCormack Jaimie Moss • Memorial or Honorarium Donations Jessica Scott Brad Sims Betsy Singleton Snyder Wendie Weare

20 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Centers for Youth & Families

5800 West 10th St., Suite 402 Little Rock, AR 72204 501.666.9436 CFYF.org

 /TheCentersAR  @TheCentersAR

At CFYF, we look forward to another year of helping children, adolescents, and families find hope, learn resilience, and Established: 1884 rediscover possible. Employees: 275 Service Area: Little Rock, MISSION: Since 1884, Centers for Youth & Families has provided an age-appropriate, Central Arkansas, Monticello comprehensive continuum of care for children ages 3 to 20. We address typical issues that today’s family encounters, along with other specific areas, such as emotionally disturbed or at-risk youth, children with learning differences, homeless or runaway youth, victims of human trafficking, parenting teens, foster families, and more. The Centers Foundation's mission is to raise funds and heighten awareness for the programs and services of CFYF. At the heart of the Foundation, we have a professional staff and hundreds of volunteers passionate about making an impact in the lives of children, youth, and families across Arkansas. CEO AND PRESIDENT: Doug Stadter FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Thanks to the overwhelming support • $50 will provide a Welcome Bag given to kids to help ease 130 of local business leaders, we've had transition and provide comfort when they arrive at CFYF. Families served in CFYF Parenting Classes a longtime tradition of fundraising Items include stuffed animals, coloring books, & toys. success over the years. To ensure this • $250 CFYF Birthday Parties: Everyone deserves a happy 1,318 continues, we need YOUR continued birthday. CFYF program staff celebrate each and every one Clients served in CFYF Outpatient Services help & support in the year ahead. of our kids throughout the year. • 27th Annual Centers Classic Golf • $500 - $1,000: Scholarships for Parenting Classes which 23,305 Tournament: October 9 at PVCC. focus on a variety of topics such as the daily challenges of Total Days of Service for CFYF Therapeutic Family Foster Homes Tee Times: 8:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. parenting to helping parent children with behavioral needs. • EVOLVE: A Night in the Jungle • For additional giving opportunities and/or to make a 65 January 27 at Statehouse Convention donation: Individuals served in Center honoring Hero of Hope: CFYF Youth Emergency Shelter Congressman French Hill. Text CFYF to 52014 from your mobile device Call the FOUNDATION 501.666.9436 4th Year in a Row • Family Fun Fest, Big Rock Mini Golf or visit us ONLINE CFYF.org/Foundation. CFYF Foundation has another year of & Fun Park, Summer 2018. record breaking success benefitting those we serve BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chad May Mark Allison Don Pfeifer Brandon Rogers Austin Brightop Rex Horne Kay Patton Chairman Carole Baxter Kim Stafford Vice-Chairman Matt Buchanan Rami Kassissieh Don Pfeifer Ellon Cockrill Robert Jackson Mike Richardson Suzanne McCarthy Peyton Bishop Tommy Clements Dawn Scott Vice Chairman Ron Boyeskie FOUNDATION Nick Copas Ginger Johnson Treasurer/Secretary Ginny Deuschle Pam Langston Vickie Hendrix-Siebenmorgen Kelly Eichler BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Matt Suffern Dudley Shollmier, Jr. Jo Evelyn Elston Jay Gadberry Kelly Eichler JD Lowery Secretary J.T. Ferstl Lewis May Jennie Clark Stewart Rick Fleetwood Chris Shenep Membership Chairman Jay Gadberry Lee Maris Rick Vasser John Neumeier Martha Hill Executive Director Treasurer / Secretary Eddie Bailey Christy Garrett Greg McCarroll Sharon Vogelpohl Michel Leidermann Greg Hatcher Melissa Bandy Deb Haddadi Robert McLarty Edwina Wilson Barry Simon Terry Masching Chairman Peyton Bishop Lynn Harbert Robert Noirot Missy Wortman Membership Chairman Lori Montgomery J.R. Bizzell Rush Harding IV Trena Nosler

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 21 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Central Arkansas Library System Foundation

100 S. Rock St. Little Rock, AR 72201 501.918.3025 CALS.org

 /CALibrarySystem  @CALibrarySystem

 @CALibrarySystem

Foundation established: 2010 Library’s inception: 1910 Employees: 318 Service Area: Perry & Pulaski County MISSION: Th e mission of the Central Arkansas Library System Foundation is to provide support for educational and cultural programming for the patrons, communities and neighborhoods being served by the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) and its branches.

FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: Join the Central Arkansas Library System Foundation for its fi rst annual fundraiser, Latitude, in partnership with the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. Th e inaugural

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: fundraiser will feature libations, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment by renowned concert pianist Leslie Nate Coulter Darwin in Central Arkansas Library System’s Ron Robinson Th eater. Th ursday, December 7 Ticket price, $100. IN 2016, GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) serves as an equalizer giving 2,700,000+ everyone access to art, music, culture, movies, or a wealth of knowledge. Taxpayer dollars only pay a # of items that were portion of all CALS provides our community. checked out from CALS • A gift of just $25 puts a children’s book on our shelves. 250,000+ • $100 purchases a new downloadable eBook or audiobook. People participated in one of our programs Donations help CALS continue off ering the latest in technology, children’s art classes, job skills workshops, and much more. Small gestures lead to huge innovation. 7,000 Programs offered for children BOARD OF DIRECTORS 9,000 Pounds of food from our Fred Ursery Annette Herrington Molly McNulty Wilson Jones learning garden at the President Hillary Rodham Clinton Bobby Roberts Del Boyette Bob Nash Gayle Corley Children’s Library Vice President Cathy Spivey

22 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Ducks Unlimited

One Waterfowl Way Memphis, TN 38120 901.758.3825 Ducks.org

 /DucksUnlimited The Arkansas Delta has lost more bottomland-hardwood forest (89%) than any other state. Rescue Our Wetlands!  @DucksUnlimitedInc  @DucksUnlimitedInc MISSION: Ducks Unlimited was established in 1937 amid the Dust Bowl drought and the Great

Depression. Founded by people who understood the value of wetland resources and bolstered by the Established: 1937 passage of the first federal duck stamp in 1934, DU is the premier organization for wetlands and waterfowl Employees: 500 conservation. To date, we have conserved 14 million acres across the continent focusing heavily on the Service Area: North America priority landscapes for waterfowl populations, while conserving habitat in all 50 states, Canada and Mexico. CEO: Our strategy includes on-the-ground restoration and protection of key wetland habitats based on science Dale Hall and advocating for waterfowl-friendly public policy and responsible land and water use. FUNDING SOURCES: FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: DU has more than 725,000 members nationwide and 26,000+ members in Arkansas. Join us to help Rescue Our Wetlands! Please contact Corey Dunn at 501.553.3815 or [email protected] to learn more about our work in Arkansas and beyond. You can also check out Ducks.org/Arkansas to find out about an upcoming event near you.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Individuals,18 Foundations and+244173 • The lower Mississippi River Valley has lost 80% of its historic floodplain habitat. Our America’s River Corporations 17.6% Initiative protects what’s left. Events 23.7% • Help DU conserve and restore the 25-million-acre floodplain forest of the lower Mississippi River to Contracts and Government support abundant and diverse wildlife. Grants 42.1% Membership and Direct mail 6.7% • The Mississippi River floodplains once stored 60 days of floodwaters; today it’s only 12. Help us reduce Royalties and Advertising 3.1% flooding impacts. Other (Easements, etc.) 6.8% • Give to make a change for the better in America, in Arkansas, in your backyard.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rogers Hoyt Paul Bonderson Bill D'Alonzo Dale Hall Chuck Smith Wendell Weakley President; Texas Chairman of the Board; Calif. First Vice President; Fla. DU CEO; Tenn. Secretary; Tenn. Treasurer; Miss.

MEMBERS James Couch, Canada Doug Frey, Texas Howard Johnson, Wyo. Julian Ottley, Va. Mike Scuse, Del. Pete Albrecht, Mich. Scott Crawford, Del. Robert Gokey, Texas Rusty Legg, Texas Jay Owen, La. Robert Spoerl, Wis. Bill Ansell, Texas Shawn de Cento, Texas William Hamill, Ark. Mark Low, Calif. Connie Parker, Va. Joe Stough, La. David Blom, Canada Linda Daugherty, Mont. Jerry Harris, Md. Peter MacGaffin, Del. Brian Priddle, Ky. Nels Swenson, Wis. Paul Boehne, Ore. Brian Dillon, Mass. Jeff Heidelbauer, S.D. Edward May, Ore. Ronal Roberson, Miss. Jim Talbert, Mo. Harold Cannon, Tenn. George Dunklin, Ark. Bob Hester, Tenn. Steve Maritz, Mo. Clay Rogers, Neb. Jay Taylor, N.C. Louis Caputo, Del. Mac Dunfield, Canada Dave Hinman, Calif. Joe Mazon, N.J. Gary Salmon, La. Christine Thomas, Wis. Jim Cerza, N.C. Tom Enos, Nev. Larry Jensen, Tenn. Mickey McMillin, La. Bill Sarafin, Ill. John Tomke, Ind. Kathy Christian, Mont. Doug Federighi, Calif. Tom Jernigan, Ala. Mike McShane, S.C. Doug Schoenrock, Ala. David Victory, Miss. Steve Cook, Ark. David Flink, Minn. Galen Johnson, Ill. Al Montna, Calif. Rex Schulz, Ill. Mike Woodward, N.Y.

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 23 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Feed Arkansas Kids

11500 W 36th St. Little Rock, AR 72211 501.221.1051 FeedArkansasKids.com MISSION: Feed Arkansas Kids provides weekend meals for food insecure school-aged children in Central Arkansas. Th is school year we will provide meals for 1,400 children every week. Th e concept  is simple — children at risk of weekend hunger receive a bag with enough shelf-stable food to easily /FeedArkansasKids assemble into seven healthy meals. Th e philosophy is simply to end child hunger by partnering with the schools in our communities to discreetly distribute meal packs each Friday. Children who are hungry have a hard time concentrating and don’t do as well in school. When Established: 2007 children are fed, they learn new skills, achieve new goals, and their lives are changed. Employees: Volunteer Based Service Area: By giving them food, we are giving them a future. Greater Little Rock area GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Feed Arkansas Kids provides meals for kids through monetary and food donations made by individuals and organizations. By purchasing food through the Arkansas Food Bank, Feed Arkansas Kids can buy food in bulk amounts at a discounted price. • A sum of $315,000 would allow us to provide weekend meals for 1,400 children every weekend this school year. Your gift will help. Call or visit our website to donate. FeedArkansasKids.com

CHAIRMAN: Mark Evans

During the 2016-2017 school year, Feed Arkansas Kids:

FUNDING SOURCES: 352,800 50,400 53 100 7,092 Meals provided Students fed Schools Recruited Logged partnered volunteers volunteers hours

Children in our community don’t have to experience hunger. We have made great progress and are committed to continuing to feed children in the 2017-2018 school year. Charitable� Donations 100%

24 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Habitat for Humanity OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS

of Central Arkansas

6700 S University Ave. Little Rock, AR 72209 501.376.4434 HabitatCentralAR.org

 /HabitatCentralArkansas  @HabitatCentArk  Habitat Homeowner Marcy Fitzpatrick said, "I built my house with Habitat for Humanity, and I paid my house off. @HabitatCentralArkansas I am so thankful." Established: 1989 MISSION: Driven by the vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, Habitat for Employees: 30 Humanity of Central Arkansas partners with people to build or improve a place they can call home. Every Service Area: dollar donated to Habitat for Humanity goes directly to building a home so that with the help of local Pulaski and Lonoke County donors and volunteers, Habitat homeowners help build their own homes and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower.

FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: • Bowling & Building (date to be determined) CEO: Bill Plunkett • Women Build (date to be determined) • Home Builders Blitz (date to be determined) FUNDING SOURCES: • ReStore & After (date to be determined)

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • $100 donations are greatly appreciated! All donations go directly to building a home for a hardworking family in need. • ReStore donations of working appliances, extra building supplies, and furniture are needed to build 20Local Donors 20% +2045105 more homes in Central Arkansas. Homeowner payments 20% ReStore Revenue 45% • A title sponsor ($5,000) for critical exterior home repairs would be an enormous blessing. Grants 10% Fundraisers 5%

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cliff McKinney Sarah Mosley Lee Bass Joseph Frederick James Owen Howe Graham Smith President Secretary Greg Cockmon J.R. Fuller Frank Lawrence Nealy Morton Wells Jennifer Corbin Eric Gustafson Butch Lomax Jeff Yates Eddie Martin Rodney Abston Tracy Cryder Jeff Hearne Ron Morris Vice-President Treasurer Marcia Dunbar Lisa Hemme Dianne Shewmaker

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 25 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Heifer International

1 World Ave. Little Rock, AR 72202 501.907.2600 Heifer.org

 /HeiferInternational  @Heifer Heifer helps farmers in Arkansas and abroad connect to local markets and generate a sustainable living.  @HeiferInternational MISSION: Heifer’s mission is to end hunger and poverty while caring for the earth. For more than 70 years, Heifer International has provided livestock and training in sustainable agriculture Established: 1944 Employees: to improve the lives of those who struggle daily for reliable sources of food and income. Heifer Approx. 240 U.S. Employees, is currently working in nearly 30 countries, including the United States, to help families and Approx. 650 International Employees communities become more self-reliant. Service Area: In Arkansas, Heifer brings farmers together to build rural, farmer-owned cooperatives in Africa, Asia, Americas, USA communities that need them most. These cooperatives provide shared services such as marketing, packaging, distribution, credit and loan services.

FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: Support local farmers in Arkansas at one (or both) of Heifer’s summer events. Urban Farm Fest (June 8, 2018) features food trucks, local brews and yard games. Feast in the Field (June 7, 2018) is a sophisticated evening featuring local food and community spirit. Both events will be held on the award-winning grounds of Heifer’s global headquarters,

CEO AND PRESIDENT: adjacent to the Clinton Presidential Center. For more details, visit Heifer.org/FeastInTheField. Pierre Ferrari GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: FUNDING SOURCES: • Give a life-changing gift to a family in need through the Heifer catalog! Visit Heifer.org/GiftCatalog to learn more. • While Heifer helps farmers worldwide, you can directly support farmers here in Arkansas through Heifer USA. Visit Heifer.org/USA. • Inspire your community to end hunger and poverty by fundraising for Heifer. Visit Heifer.org/ Fundraise. 95Contributions 95% +31 Grants 3% • Host your next meeting or event at Heifer Village and Urban Farm (Little Rock) and Heifer Ranch Programs and Events 1% (Perryville) - Heifer.org/Rentals. Other 1%

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Francine Anthony Arlene Withers Nikolaus Hutter Ashley Stone Josephine Oguta George Petty Heifer International Dr. Sandra A. Godden Jay A. Wittmeyer Jerry Jones Dr. Eduardo Stein Steven Yung Foundation Chair Susan Grant Pete Kappelman Esther Cohen Doug Galen Tom Hadfield Chair Vice Chair

26 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Historic Arkansas Museum

200 E. Third St. Little Rock, AR 72201 501.324.9351 HistoricArkansas.org

 /HistoricArkansasMuseum Get a taste of Arkansas’ food heritage at the museum’s Candlelight Gala on November 4, 2017.  @HistoricArk MISSION: Historic Arkansas Museum Foundation supports the museum’s mission to communicate  the early history of Arkansas and its creative legacy by preserving, interpreting and presenting stories and @HistoricArk objects for the education and enjoyment of Arkansans and visitors. On November 4, the Foundation’s biennial Candlelight Gala invites you to Come to the Table as we celebrate Arkansas foodways – the Established: 1941 intersection of food in the culture and tradition of Arkansas – from the Delta to the foothills of the Employees: 30 Ozarks. Th e Gala raises money to purchase Arkansas Made art and objects for the museum’s permanent Service Area: Arkansans and tourists collection, saving Arkansas’s cultural and creative legacy for all to appreciate long into the future.

FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: Held under a tent on the museum’s grounds, Candlelight Gala guests will enjoy the best of Arkansas’s food heritage, including Jones’ Bar B Q, Rhoda’s Famous Hot Tamales, catfi sh from Lassis Inn and an all-Arkansas meal by Diamond Chef Mary Beth Ringgold. Live folk music from Northwest Arkansas and blues from the Delta will fi ll the air as Gala goers bid on unique silent and live auction items, including Arkansas Foodways-inspired experiences. DIRECTOR: GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Swannee Bennett • Tickets to the Candlelight Gala can be purchased online at HistoricArkansas.org where you can also fi nd a link to the auction site and start shopping. • Not able to come but want to support the museum’s eff orts to save Arkansas history? Consider a AUCTION donation to the Gala. It will all go to purchase Arkansas Made for the museum’s permanent collection. PREVIEW

• Drop by the museum to see the Hidden Treasure exhibit, which showcases recent acquisitions Delta Getaway purchased with funds raised from past Galas, thanks to the generosity of our valued donors. Diamond Earrings Dinner on the Arkansas River BOARD OF DIRECTORS Supper on the Historic Grounds Pioneer Cooking Experience

Leah Elenzweig Helen McCumber Paula Guajardo Paul Parnell Frontier Birthday Party President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Blacksmith Apprentice for the Day Jane Anne Blakney-Bailey Jordan Haas Anne Orsi Mary Stroud Vandiver Lori Burrows Ed Levy Jessica DeLoach Sabin Jonathan Q. Warren Jordan Carlisle Mary DeLoney Logan Hayden Shurgar Robin Loucks Susan Strauss

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 27 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Quapaw Area Council, Inc. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

3220 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72202 501.664.4780 QuapawBSA.org

 /QACBSA  @QACBSA  @QACBSA Over 700 Scouts gather each May at the State Capitol for Merit Badge University. Established: 1913 Employees: 24 MISSION: The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and Service Area: Youth Development & Leadership moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. SCOUT OATH: On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. SCOUT LAW: A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

SCOUT EXECUTIVE / CEO: FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: John Carman • Annual Sporting Clays Classic, First Friday in • The Annual Friends of Scouting FUNDING SOURCES: October. (QuapawBSA.org/content/uploads/2017/07/ Campaign raises over $750,000 for Quapaw-Clay-shoot-brochure2017.pdf ). local Scouting. $325 sponsors a Scout • Trail's End Popcorn Sale, September 14 - October for a year. 20, 2017. • Trail's End Popcorn Sale provides • Friends of Scouting Annual Fund Campaign. Scouts a way to earn their own way November 2017 - April 2018. Contact: Blake Cole, through door to door sales by Scouts. 501.664.4780, ext. 277 / [email protected] to • Legacy gifts (estate/planned giving) are Friends 23of Scouting Annual Giving+232118123 23% learn more. a great way to support Scouting for Foundations, Trusts, & Other generations to come. Direct Support 23% • Boy Scout Resident Camp, June 10-July 14, Camp Camping & Activity Revenue 21% Rockefeller, Gus Blass Scout Reservation - Damascus, • Naming opportunities through the Investment & Other Income 18% Arkansas. funding of capital projects are available. Product Sales (Popcorn / • Join Scouting Night is held annually in August but Projects available in Little Rock and Camp Cards) 12% Camp Rockefeller in Damascus. Special Events 1% youth may join at any time.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

David Briscoe Cal McCastlain Jonathan Warren COUNCIL COMMITTEE CHAIRS DISTRICT CHAIRS President Council Attorney Vice-President - Membership Activities - Gail Boeckman Crowley's Ridge - Brad Smithee Rolfe Bryant Tim Cullen Larry Furrer Advancement - Clay Arnold Foothills - Michael Fowler Commissioner Vice President - Administration Vice-President - Operations Camp Promotion - Chris Phillips Pinnacle - Steve Jenkins / Brad John Carman Gordon Silaski Michael Harrell Investments - Jim Fowler Hughes Scout Executive / CEO Vice President - Finance Vice-President - Program Risk Management - Bob Lorimer Ouachita - Bill Ross Angelo Coppola Phil Sawyer Chrystie Bennett Training - Gary Henningsen Three Rivers - Marty Metzger Treasurer Vice-President - Marketing Vice-President - Technology Order of the Arrow - Matt Hubbard White River - Phil Hacker

28 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Arkoma

1333 Arapaho Ave., Suite C Springdale, AR 72703 479.756.5600 rmhcofarkoma.org

 /rmhcofarkoma  @rmhcofarkoma  @rmhc_of_arkoma The Weirs stayed with us for three weeks while 7-weeks-premature Ian was cared for in the NICU. Established: 1999 Employees: 25 MISSION: At RMHC of Arkoma, we strive to help improve the health and well-being of children in Service Area: Western Arkansas Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma through our four programs: a Ronald McDonald House in and Eastern Oklahoma Fayetteville, Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in Rogers and Fort Smith, and a Ronald McDonald Care Mobile providing comprehensive dental care to children in Northwest Arkansas. We are thankful to be part of a community that feels as strongly as we do about keeping families close to each other and to the care they need. By working directly with incredible medical partners, including Mercy, Washington Regional, Arkansas Children’s and Delta Dental, we are able to give families the resources they need to face unimaginable situations.

EVENTS: GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: PRESIDENT & CEO: Stephanie Medford • 4th Annual Red Shoe Soirée • Leave A Legacy: A planned gift to our organization April 2018 (through a will, retirement plan, life insurance policy or 1,095 Benefitting our Northwest Arkansas other means) ensures that your legacy makes a lasting Dinners enjoyed a year Programs difference on the lives of children and families for years nwaredshoesoiree.com to come. 30,000+ Dental procedures • 14th Annual Golf 4 A Cause • Adopt A Room: By adopting a public or private family performed to date August 2018 space at our House or Family Rooms, you are providing golf4rmhc.com critical funds for the yearly operating and maintenance 68% • 8th Annual Red Shoe Shindig expenses required to create all the comforts of home. Of expenses are direct program costs October 2018 • We have many more opportunities for corporate and Benefitting our River Valley Programs individual donors. Any size gift is appreciated and helps 10,000+ redshoeshindig.com keep families in our region close to the care they need. Children & families served to date

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Greg Lancelot Daniel Barnes Walter Mathews Bette Mathews Jim Hadley Chairman Treasurer Eric Pianalto Gena Johnson Bumgarner Randy Colip Michael Hadley Melissa Udouj John Hadley Charlie Brown Bill Mathews Vice Chairman Secretary Fidel Samour Dr. Steven Kilpatrick, DDS

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 29 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pulaski County

200 River Market Ave., Suite 100 Little Rock, AR 72201 501.301.7773 SPSFPulaski.org

 /SPSFPulaski SPSF Pulaski provides scholarships, nurtures families and creates new futures.

Established: 1991 Employees: Two MISSION: SPSF Pulaski provides scholarships and services to high-potential, low-income single Service Area: Pulaski parents in Pulaski County. SPSF Pulaski students are highly motivated individuals who desire a better life for themselves and their families. SPSF Pulaski offers a support community and access to a wide EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: network of resources. Through an empowering workshop series, community-based activities, and Lori Lynch mentor support, scholars address relevant issues: Financial Literacy, Communication and Leadership, Personal Management, and Professional Skills. Consistently, over 90 percent of SPSF students graduate or continue their education. Families move from being economically at risk to a place of employment FUNDING SOURCES: in a career that provides competitive wages and meets the needs of their families.

FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: In October, A Night of Hope brings together supporters, community partners, members of the Giving Circle, scholars and alumni at the UA - Pulaski Tech Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute. The evening is full of amazing food and friends of SPSF Pulaski. The annual More Than A Scholarship Campaign utilizes special matching funds to leverage gifts of every size creating impact in the lives of SPSF scholars and families. 14+Grants 14% 36+50 Visit SPSFPulaski.org for more information. Giving Circle Members 36% Donations & Events 50% • Average age of an SPSF Scholar: 29 years old. • 19 graduates in 2016-2017; In the spring, twelve 4.0 scholars & seventeen 3.0/3.5 GPA scholars. • $1,800,000 in scholarship funds awarded in Pulaski County since 1990; 81 scholarships last academic year.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Elaine King Regan Gruber-Moffitt Shana Woodard Graves GIVING CIRCLE MEMBERS VICE-CHANCELLOR’S LIST PROVOST’S LIST Charles Donaldson Daniela Ochoa Patrick Erwin CHANCELLOR’S LIST Arkansas Single Parent Linda & Steve Humphries Jenny Hergenroether Cassandra Ramey Valerie Nix Charles A. Frueauff Scholarship Fund Carol & Allan Mendel Matt House Cathey Robbins Mary Kate Snow Foundation Beverly & Gary Darwin Elizabeth Waldron Usha Nair Mary Wohlleb Kelly Sullivan Rebsamen Fund Misty & Nathan Nolen Wright Lindsey Jennings Tom Jewart Nancy Zink Cody Buck Marge & Tom Schueck Carol & Witt Stephens UALR Tim Jones Kim Harper Jennifer McCarty Mary & Jim Wohlleb

30 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Special Olympics Arkansas

2115 Main St. North Little Rock, AR 72114 501.771.0222 SpecialOlympicsArkansas.org Lakeside High school students Brace Lester (left) and Caleb Dean (right) celebrating after a great play during the AAA State Basketball Tournament’s Unified Champion Schools division game. Unified Champion Schools is an initiative  aimed at encouraging inclusion and accepting attitudes in schools using unified sports (a team made up of students /SpecialOlympicsArkansas with and without intellectual disabilities) as the foundation.  MISSION: Special Olympics Arkansas is an organization that unleashes the human spirit through the @SOArkansas transformative power and joy of sport every day around the state. Through programming in sports, health,  @SOArkansas education, and community building, Special Olympics Arkansas is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, solving the global injustice, isolation, intolerance and inactivity they face. Special Established: 1970 Olympics Arkansas is providing opportunities for more than 15,000 athletes and 5,000 volunteers in all Employees: 11 counties across the State of Arkansas. Service Area: State of Arkansas Special Olympics Arkansas provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: Special Olympics Arkansas hosts 240 competitions and numerous health education events and screenings year-round. Our largest event of the year is Summer Games, hosted every May in Searcy at Harding University. Join us for our upcoming events: • Sign up to be Freezin’ for a Reason at one of our twenty-four Polar Plunge events across the state from CEO: December-March. (See website for details.) Terri Weir • Enjoy a laid back atmosphere for mingling while you bid on 300 silent auction items during our signature event, Charity Olive Hour, October 19, 6 p.m. at Next Level Events. FUNDING SOURCES: •  Be a fan in the stands at any of our competitions year-round. • Sign up to Play Unified, and compete alongside Special Olympics athletes for a gold medal. •  Visit our website for more than 100 fundraisers you can attend statewide!

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Make 2018 the year you become a fan! Special Olympics USA Games will be hosted by Seattle, Washington in 2018. Team Arkansas will compete in eleven different sports July first through the sixth. 30Grants 30% +2050 Show your support for the one hundred and twenty member delegation by giving your time, expertise, Individual/Corporate product or cash donations. Please also encourage and engage with the team through social media. Donations 20% Law Enforcement Torch Run In addition to supporting Team Arkansas we have year-round opportunities to get involved. Email Fundraisers 50% [email protected] for more information.

15,000 240 20 450 12,000 10,000 .86/$1 Athletes Competitions Sports offered Health Care Athletes Young athletes Straight ages 8 & up annually professionals receiving health ages 2-7 to athletes trained education

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 31 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE Tribute of Life Foundation MEMORIES HONORED THROUGH GIVING

12120 Colonel Glenn Road, Suite 10,000 Little Rock, AR 72210 501.558.4141 TributeOfLife.org

Established: 2014 Employees: Two Service Area: 36 counties in Arkansas including all of Central Arkansas

OUR IMPACT 4,229 Patients since 2014

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Cathy Newhouse, RN, BSN, MA

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES MISSION: Tribute of Life Foundation was established to provide funding for the extra support Hospice Home Care patients and their families may need during this complicated time. The • Generously giving a monetary Foundation also pays tribute to those lost and provides support for those left behind. donation will allow Tribute of Life Foundation to achieve our mission. Our mission is to enhance the lives of patients and families and provide education about End of • Donation of time is encouraged Life choices to those in the communities we serve. We provide a way for families to honor memories and volunteers are welcome through giving in tribute of their loved ones. to assist with special events. • Volunteers also assist with direct and indirect needs of BIGGEST FUNDRAISER: Hospice Home Care patients. • Donors may choose to Adopt a Room at the Hospice Home Care Inpatient Center located in West

To make a donation or to volunteer, Little Rock. The patient rooms are in need of refreshing and this is a wonderful way to continue to please contact Polly Deems, provide comfort care for current patients and honor those that have departed. Tribute of Life Foundation Administrator, at 501-558-4132 or • The Foundation also provides support for special projects at the Hospice Home Care Inpatient [email protected]. Center, such as, a planned memory walk and nature trail. Several fundraising events are held at the You may also make a donation using a center each year to provide the community an opportunity to give. credit card at TributeOfLife.org.

32 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE UA Little Rock Public Radio

5820 Asher Ave., Suite 400 Little Rock, AR 72204 501.569.8485 UALRPublicRadio.org

 /KUARPublicRadio  @KUARPublicRadio

Anchor and Reporter Daniel Breen, News Director Michael Hibblen, and Arkansas Public Media Reporter Sarah Established: 1973 Whites-Koditschek. Photo by Larry Rhodes. Employees: 18 (full and part time) Service Area: Central Arkansas

MISSION: The mission of UA Little Rock Public Radio — KUAR 89.1 and KLRE Classical 90.5 — is to deepen insight into the human experience, empower decision making, and enrich the lives of those we serve through quality news and cultural programs. KUAR 89.1 is Central Arkansas’ NPR member station, providing local news coverage, as well as popular national and local programs such as Morning Edition, All Things Considered, 1A, This American Life, Arkansongs, Arts Scene, Arts & Letters, and Not Necessarily Nashville. KLRE Classical 90.5 offers around-the-clock classical programming, a sophisticated and unique service in a market our size. INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER: Nathan Vandiver FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: UA Little Rock Public Radio is listener-supported radio. Most funding comes from listeners and businesses in Central Arkansas. UA Little Rock Public Radio hosts FUNDING SOURCES: on-air fund drives, special events, and community engagement programs throughout the year. The signature event Block, Beer & Bourbon on January 11, 2018 features craft beer and bourbon tasting set to the musical stylings of The Rodney Block Collective. Upcoming events are advertised on-air and on the website.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Increase number of Sustaining Members who donate monthly through automatic payments. The 39Listener Support 39% +18171610 goal is 100 additional Sustaining Members. Underwriting Support 18% • Encourage listeners, over 90,000 per week, to financially support KUAR and KLRE to ensure their UA Little Rock 17% continued service to Central Arkansas. Arkansas Public Media 16% • Support KUAR’s expanded news coverage through partnership in Arkansas Public Media, a statewide Corporation for Public reporting project about health care, education, energy, and justice. Broadcasting Grants 10%

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Doug Clark John Adams Miam Carlisle George Ernst Bobbye Levy Georgia Robinette President Secretary Meredith Causey Tom Fritsche Amanda Moore Jacob White Liz Gron Cory Biggs Leah Dalton Kathryn Hazelett Ann Owen Quinten Whiteside Vice President Rodney Block David Davila Kendra Johnson Stacy Pendergraft

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 33 ARKANSAS GIVING GUI DE United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas

of Arkansas of Arkansas

9720 N Rodney Parham Road Little Rock, AR 72227 501.224.6067 UCPARK.org

 /UCPofAR  @UCPofAR

Established: 1957 Employees: 700+ Service Area: For 60 years UCP of Arkansas has worked to ensure that individuals with disabilities can live a life without limits! Central, Northwest and Northeast Arkansas MISSION: United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas’ mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities. UCP of Arkansas began in 1957 when a group of fi ve families sought services for their children with cerebral palsy. Th e organization has since grown into one of the largest and most comprehensive non-profi t agencies in the state. UCP works to educate, advocate and provide support services to ensure a life without limits for individuals with a spectrum of disabilities, as 65% of the people we serve have a disability other than cerebral palsy. Services include day habilitation, job training, educational programs and case management for over 500 adults and children.

CEO: FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: Paula Rader • "Texture" Art Show, October 26, 2017, Galaxy Furniture, North Little Rock, 5-8 p.m. • Putt Putt Pub Crawl, March 2018, Little Rock River Market. BOARD OF • Northwest Arkansas Softball Classic, May 2018, Fayetteville. DIRECTORS • Golf Scramble, June 2018, Rebsamen Golf Course, Little Rock.

Mary Carol Poole GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: UCP Enterprises is an entrepreneurial business division of UCP of Chairman Arkansas. Th e UCP family is committed to helping people with disabilities live a life without limits, Gary Wells and employment is an important part of this goal. We’re more than our name! 1st Vice Chair • Gone For Good Document Destruction: UCP's secure shredding service is NAID AAA Certifi ed Bill Yee Treasurer and ensures a closed chain of custody. • Ultra Cartridge Products: Th is recycling program provides a way for businesses and organizations Helaine Williams Secretary to dispose of empty printer cartridges and also purchase remanufactured ones.

Stephen Jones • Material Recycling Facility: Th is service provides bulk material recycling. Immediate Past Chairman • UCP Buttons: UCP's button manufacturing service is designed to meet the promotional needs of Paula Rader businesses, churches, schools, political hopefuls, etc. Chief Executive Offi cer

34 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 21st cEntury survivAl skills • Marketable Job Skills • Sound Decision-Making Skills • Money Skills

Without them, many students are doomed for poverty.

Imagine if you could help them learn these skills in school.

Students who master a solid understanding of economics and personal finance know how to apply that knowledge for success in our free-market economy and realize their own American Dream.

Support Economics Arkansas to advance the understanding of economics, personal finance, and the free-enterprise system in our PreK-12 schools.

1400 West Markham St., Suite 408 Little Rock, AR 72201 501.682.4230 Support the Economics Arkansas Foundation: Donate Now at: Corporate contributions, planned gifts, life insurance, EconomicsArkansas.org retirement accounts, securities, real estate, grant funding. th 20th Century Club's Lodge The20 Club’s lodge HOPE AWAY FROM HOME MISSION: The mission of 20th Century 4011 Maryland Ave. Club of Little Rock, Inc., is to provide no-cost Little Rock, AR 72204 temporary lodging and food to financially 501.907.1760 needy cancer patients who travel to Little Rock HopeAwayFromHome.org for outpatient chemotherapy and radiation  treatment at Central Arkansas Medical /20thCenturyClub facilities. Having a free place to live for days,  weeks or months allows cancer patients to get @20thCenturyClub the best medical treatment available without the worry of lodging costs. Employees: Two The 20th Century Club's Lodge opened in Service Area: All financially April 2011. The value at our cost of $50 per needy cancer patients are eligible. We've served people night of the food and lodging provided over the from all 75 counties in past 75 months is almost $1.8 million. The 20th Century Club's Lodge: Hope Away From Home. Arkansas plus 23 other states. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Contribute to our fund-a-night program: For $50 you can provide a patient and caregiver with one night's lodging, healthy snacks throughout the day and a home-made dinner at night. $100 will fund two nights and a week of lodging can be provided for $250. • Become a Corporate Sponsor of the 2018 Hope Ball which is March 3, 2018. DIRECTOR: Elizabeth Clogston

ACANSA Arts Festival

MISSION: ACANSA exists as a visual and performing arts festival dedicated to building a more dynamic and engaging community through the arts and enriching the cultural vitality of the region. By fostering creative 1501 N. University, Suite 230 collaborations among artists, patrons, Little Rock, AR 72207 businesses, and community institutions, we 501.663.2287 facilitate the creation and presentation of ACANSAartsFestival.org more compelling art that encourages public dialogue, economic innovation, exposes  people to a wider array of artistic experiences, /ACANSAArtsFestival and makes our community a stronger and  Illustration by Sally Nixon more vibrant place to live. @ACANSAartsFest  ACANSA celebrated its fourth year earlier this fall, Sep. 20-24. The festival creates synergy by celebrating @ACANSAartsFest the culture of art in central Arkansas with works by established and emerging artists showcased in our theaters, historical venues, houses of worship and outdoor spaces. Established: 2014 Employees: Two GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: The key to the success of the ACANSA Arts Festival is our generous Service Area: Arkansas donors and volunteers. ACANSA relies 100 percent on donations from the community and we are always looking for new businesses and individuals who would be interested in supporting ACANSA with a gift. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: We also have a great need for volunteers to help serve on one of our many committees, such as marketing Dillon Hupp or education. Finally, we need you to support ACANSA by attending the festival in 2018!

36 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 ACCESS®

ACCESS Stella Boyle Smith MISSION: Founded in 1994, ACCESS® is Early Childhood Campus dedicated to expanding individual potential 10618 Breckenridge Drive Little Rock, AR 72211 through innovative instruction. Serving individuals ages 6 weeks through 35, the center comprises the ACCESS Academy and ACCESS Early Childhood education program, Young Adult Campus ACCESS Academy full-time education, ACCESS 1500 N. Mississippi Little Rock, AR 72207 Th erapy, ACCESS Evaluation and Resource Center, Project SEARCH® Arkansas: ACCESS Initiative in  /AccessGroupInc partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services,  @AccessGroupInc and ACCESS Life.  @AccessGroupInc

Established: 1994 FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS: Employees: 170 • 20th Annual Starry Starry Night Gala, February Service Area: Evaluations, Therapy, Education, and Young Adult Programs 24, 2018. for Individuals with Special Needs • ACCESS Cup Golf Tournament, May 14, 2018 • ACCESS Bingo Bash, July 19, 2018. ACCESS Board of Directors member Marci Hall volunteers her • Bi-annual ACCESS Gardens community plant time to read to ACCESS Pre-k 4 students on the Stella Boyle sales every fall and spring. Smith Early Childhood campus.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Investments to ACCESS are hard at work every day, and your support is the foundation of our eff orts. ACCESS relies on the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations to EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND further its mission. Contact Kellie Wilhite, Director of Development, to visit about the exciting ways that CO-FOUNDER: Tammy Simmons, M.S., CCC-SLP you can choose to enrich the lives of those with disabilities. 501.217.8600, [email protected]

Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission

MISSION: Since 1973, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission (ANHC) has been working to conserve Arkansas's natural landscape. ANHC’s professional staff conducts on-the-ground surveys to locate and evaluate occurrences of rare habitats and at-risk species. Th e information is housed in the Arkansas Heritage Program’s 1100 North St. biodiversity database. ANHC’s public outreach eff orts strive Little Rock, AR 72201 to make information on biodiversity interesting, easy to 501.324.9619 fi nd, and easy to understand. Educational programming is NaturalHeritage.com off ered to teachers and students to address state and national  science standards using Arkansas-specifi c information. /ARNaturalHeritage ANHC's goal is to provide an introduction to the natural Cherokee Prairie Natural Area is a remnant of the tallgrass  treasures that are the heritage of every citizen in Arkansas. prairies that once covered western Arkansas. @AR_NaturalHeritage GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Established:1973 • ANHC welcomes monetary donations to help support heritage land maintenance and upkeep, protecting Employees: 19 some of the state's most ecologically signifi cant areas. Service Area: Arkansas • ANHC off ers the Adopt a Natural Area Program for groups and organizations. Adopt a natural area and be our local boots on the ground. DIRECTOR: • Be an ANHC volunteer and help with stewardship, research and education. Volunteers assist restoring Darrell Bowman habitats, monitoring rare species, preparing educational materials and more.

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 37 Arkansas State Archives

MISSION: The Arkansas State Archives (ASA) is one of the oldest existing state agencies in Arkansas. It was created by the Arkansas General Assembly in 1905 to serve as the official archives for the state. Since then, the Arkansas State Archives has been responsible for collecting and preserving the official records and historical materials for Arkansas. ASA collects material bearing on the history of Arkansas from the earliest times, copies and edits official records and other historical material, and encourages historical work and 2B 215 One Capitol Mall research by the public. Little Rock, AR 72201 501.682.6900 GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Archives.Arkansas.gov • The ASA accepts monetary donations to assist in the  processing, preservation, and housing of archival material /ArkansasStateArchives and with maintenance of the archives.  • ASA welcomes donations from individuals, families and @ArArkives organizations, as well as transfer of records having long- term value from other state agencies. Established: 1905 Employees: 24 • The Friends of the Arkansas State Archives group also Service Area: Arkansas accepts monetary donations, using funding to support The Arkansas State Archives continues its tradition and advance the ASA mission. of maintaining the state's history by preserving DIRECTOR: Arkansas artifacts. Dr. Lisa Speer • By donating time, talent, and skills, volunteers and interns help support and enhance the field of Arkansas history.

CareLink

MISSION: CareLink is a non-profit that has been serving older people and their family caregivers for over 38 years by connecting

P.O. Box 5988 them with resources to meet the opportunities North Little Rock, AR 72009 and challenges of aging. As Arkansas remains 501.372.5300 the worst in the nation for senior hunger and CareLink.org the aging population continues to grow, we provide over 20 programs to help homebound  older people stay safely at home as long as /CareLinkAR possible; active older people stay fit, healthy and involved; and family caregivers care for their Established:1979 aging loved ones. A CareLink Meals on Wheels recipient greets the volunteer who Employees: 700 delivers fresh meals to his doorstep each day. Service Area: Central Arkansas GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Donations to Meals on Wheels ensure seniors in Little Rock, North Little Rock and Maumelle know where their next meals is coming from. • Donations to our Urgent Needs fund provide assistance during emergencies where there is no other help available, such as home repairs or replacements. • Donations to provide mileage and a stipend to Senior Companion volunteers who are seniors themselves, CEO/PRESIDENT: providing chores and companionship to other homebound older people. Luke Mattingly

38 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 Family Home of Little Rock

MISSION: Our mission is to operate a facility that provides aff ordable lodging in a homelike setting for cancer 4300 W Markham St. patients and parents of premature infants being cared for at Little Rock, AR 72205 UAMS. Th e Cancer Support Center provides education, 501.978.2900 fellowship and nurturing in a supportive atmosphere. Our FamilyHomeLR.org board members are Scott Johnson - President, Cale Turner  - VP, Evelyn Behrle - Secretary, Greg Ramer - Treasurer, /FamilyHomeLR Ken Hammonds - Ex Offi cio, Dan Andrews, Brenda  Barrett, Dr. Sarah Bone, Jennifer Cate, Lynn Dickey, @FamilyHomeLR Emily Gordon, Ryan Holder, Ginanne Long, Brandee  McCaslin, Jay Meador, Kenneth “Rusty” Mitchell, Dudley @FamilyHomeLR Shollmier, Jr., Patrick Sullenger, Candice Whitlock, Peyton Woodyard. Emeritus Board members are David A. Atkins, A home away from home built from love, dedicated Established: 2003 Robin Dean, Dr. Whit Hall, and Sam Perroni. volunteers and generous donors! Employees: 4 Service Area: Arkansas and all of U.S. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Family Home is a non-profi t that exists solely on donations and fundraisers. We are always looking for businesses, individuals, and groups interested in supporting our mission. • Our fundraisers are Family Home Golf Classic (Spring), Wine and Roses, just before Mother’s Day and Tiny Hands Monster Bash which is October 27, 2017. • A donation of $10 will lodge a family for a night. Donations of household goods, such as laundry detergent,

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR trash bags, paper products are always welcome. Gina Newman • Volunteers are always needed to serve on committees to bring in new ideas and energy.

Heart of Arkansas United Way

Heart of Arkansas United Way MISSION: United Way fi ghts for the opportunity, prosperity, and future of every person in Central 516 W Pershing Blvd. Arkansas. Th rough United Way-led initiatives, grants North Little Rock, AR 72114 to local organizations, and partnerships around issues 501.376.4567 HeartARUW.org that are too big for any one organization to tackle alone, we create long-term, sustainable change. We focus on:  /heartofarunitedway • Education: We change the future of our community  @heartofarunitedway by making sure our youngest are set up for success.  @heartofarkansas • Income: To give our community a strong foundation, Established: 1923 we empower our neighbors to overcome hardships Employees: 8 and achieve fi nancial stability. Service Area: Pulaski, Baxter, • Health: Good health is essential to excelling at school, Clark, Conway, Dallas, Drew, work, and play. Th rough accessible care, we can Hot Springs, Lonoke, Ouachita, Women United connects women who are committed to philanthropy, networking, and action. Saline, St. Francis, and unlock greater health for everyone in our community. Van Buren counties OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE: Community Investment Fund: Th e United Way Community Investment Fund is the best way to make an impact on Central Arkansas. Th e Community Investment Fund supports a variety of local programs that address the biggest needs in our community, through both United Way-led initiatives and grants for local non-profi t organizations. Women United: Women United connects women across our community who are committed to philanthropy, networking, and action. Women who give $1,000 PRESIDENT: or more annually are eligible to join Women United. Lynn Pharr

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 39 Hearts & Hooves, Inc.

MISSION: Building a Brighter Future for All. At Hearts & Hooves, we’re dedicated to serving individuals with special needs through partnership with the horse. We believe in promoting independence through Therapeutic Riding and Equine Facilitated 2308 Kellogg Acres Road Learning to enrich the lives of everyone who participates Sherwood, AR 72120 501.834.8509 at the farm. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit therapeutic HeartsAndHooves.com riding program located in Sherwood, Arkansas. Our center has been a Premier Accredited PATH Center since  June 2004, demonstrating that we operate in accordance /HeartsAndHoovesAR with national standards as set by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship. Please join Established: 2001 us by supporting our effective programs as we strive to Lily telling her leader and sidewalker she's having a great Employees: 8 make a measurable difference in the lives of others. lesson! Service Area: Central AR GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Volunteers: All of our riders need leaders for their horse, and most need side walkers, also. Volunteers are needed Monday through Saturday! • Program Sponsor: Rider fees cover less than 30% of our program costs. (Sponsorship Levels: $500 - $20,000) • Hoedown Sponsors & Attendees: Biggest and most fun event of the year! Help us raise money for the program and rider scholarships. PROGRAM DIRECTOR: • Select us for your charity on AmazonSmile. Michele Easter • Stock the Barn: purchase needed items from our Amazon wish list.

ICM

MISSION: We provide excellent supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities — and their families — throughout Arkansas. ICM launched the BRAVO program in January 2015. BRAVO (Bridging Recreational and Vocational Opportunities) offers a combination

1525 Merrill Drive of day-support options, social and Little Rock, AR 72211 recreational outings, and skill-building 501.228.0063 internships. Central to this effort are ICM-Inc.org three retail stores — Biscuits, Bamboo and Brushes — which teach clients  hands-on job skills through paid ICM's West Little Rock office — 1525 Merrill Drive. /ICM-Inc internships.

Established: 1988 GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Employees: 700 Service Area: Arkansas • Art supplies for Brushes — ICM's art gallery filled with handmade art made by our clients. • Volunteers — to teach art classes or basic life skills classes. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Cindy Alberding • Donations — to help ICM continue its programs to keep individuals in their own homes & communities.

40 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 Just Communities of Arkansas

MISSION: Just Communities of Arkansas' (JCA) mission is to build communities — through education, celebration and advocacy 1400 W Markham St., Suite 405 — where every person is valued, every voice is Little Rock, AR 72201 heard, and everyone has a fair chance to succeed. 501.372.5129 Our purpose is to transform Arkansas into the ArkansasJustCommunities.org nation’s most inclusive, equitable and upwardly  mobile place for all who live, work or play here. /JustCommunitiesArkansas Originally founded over 50 years ago as the  state field office for the National Conference @JustCommunities for Christians and Jews (known as NCCJ of 2017 Ourtown for Teens youth leadership delegates. Arkansas), JCA is dedicated to improving Established: 1964 educational achievement, economic outcomes and overall quality of life through dismantling systems of Employees: 3 discrimination and injustice and building bridges of understanding, dignity and respect for all Arkansans. Service Area: Statewide GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Student Scholarships - $450 enables a student who otherwise could not afford to attend Ourtown for Teens, a week-long residential social justice leadership retreat. • Materials for Youth Creative Expression Workshop - $200 provides supplies for a program that fosters inclusion while helping young people find their voice. • Anti-Bullying Programming - $50 or more supports Minitown, a workshop that helps children work together EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: to create a safe, inclusive school environment for all. Donald Wood • All gifts to JCA support transformative and positive change on individual, organizational and systemic levels.

Literacy Action of Central Arkansas

P.O. Box 900 Little Rock, AR 72203 MISSION: Literacy Action has worked hard 501.372.7323 since 1986 to teach literacy skills to struggling LiteracyActionAR.org readers in Central Arkansas. Our student, Consuelo, began taking English classes to  improve her speaking and listening skills and to /LiteracyActionAR read bedtime stories to her youngest grandson.  Consuelo is just one of the 145,000 adults (10%) @LiteracyAction  in our area who are functionally illiterate. Adult @LiteracyAction_CentralArkansas literacy helps break the cycle of poverty by giving adults the skills they need to be successful workers Established: 1986 and parents. Employees: 4 We currently help over 650 adult students Service Area: Saline, Perry, Pulaski, Grant, Jefferson, a year get better jobs, improve their health and Lonoke, and Faulkner Counties financial literacy, and teach their children the value Consuelo (right) meets with her tutor twice a week at one of of education. All services are offered free of charge. Literacy Action's many classes.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Imagine what it would be like to read for the first time! Support a student like Consuelo for an entire year by giving $300! EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR • Give as little as $25 a month to assist a student who is learning to read or speak English throughout the year. Sara Drew • Become a volunteer tutor and change someone's life!

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 41 The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center MISSION: Th e Mosaic Templars Cultural Center (MTCC) honors Arkansas’s African American history and tells the story of the Mosaic Templars of America, an African American fraternal organization founded in 1882. MTCC's mission is to preserve, 501 W. Ninth St. interpret and celebrate African American history Little Rock, AR 72201 501.683.3593 and culture in Arkansas. Th e museum promotes an MosaicTemplarsCenter.com #InclusiveArkansas by actively seeking to engage diverse audiences, including individuals and families  who experience physical, learning and developmental /MosaicTemplars disabilities. MTCC is committed to being a museum  that eff ectively tells the story of Arkansas’s history At MTCC, Arkansans share converged histories and @MosaicTemplars through the African American perspective, while expand their knowledge of African American experiences.  creating an environment that is open and inclusive. @MosaicTemplarsCenter GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Established: 2001 Employees: 15 • Donate online. Complete the online donation form and submit to contribute. Service Area: Arkansas • Sponsor exhibits and events to help us reach our $150,000 goal. • Give a gift in memory of a loved one to honor their life and legacy. DIRECTOR: Christina Shutt • Share your history by donating personal artifact collections to the MTCC.

The Old State House Museum

MISSION: Th e Old State House Museum (OSHM) works to keep Arkansas history alive for every generation with the help of two 501(c)(3) non-profi t friends groups, the Old State House Museum Associates and the Old State House 1836 Club. Th e museum’s mission is to collect, preserve and interpret Arkansas history. OSHM is the original Arkansas State Capitol and the oldest standing state capitol built for that purpose west of the Mississippi. Since Arkansas became a state 300 W. Markham in 1836, it has been among the most iconic buildings Little Rock, AR 72201 in the state, experiencing a lifetime of change and 501.324.9685 historic moments. Exhibits, such as the conservation OldStateHouse.com award-winning First Ladies inaugural gowns, continue The First Families Exhibit contains the most extensive collection of First Ladies inaugural gowns outside the Smithsonian.  preserving our Arkansas history. /OldStateHouseMuseum GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Established: 1947 • Contribute to goal of $100,000 to redesign the First Families Exhibit and tell the deeper story of the First Employees: 34 Ladies, Governors and their families’ accomplishments. Service Area: Arkansas • Donate toward $10,000 goal for the Supreme Court Exhibit on the early Arkansas Supreme Court. All DIRECTOR: branches of government functioned here from 1836-1911. Bill Gatewood • Sponsor Seersucker Social/Derby Days. Th is annual 1836 Club event raises money for the School Bus Fund, which supports fi eld trips to the museum.

42 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 Presbyterian Village

MISSION: Presbyterian Village was born out of concern for the lack of services and care for the aging, and we opened in 1965. Our mission is to offer comprehensive, continuing-care promoting 510 N Brookside Drive health, security, spiritual well-being and happiness Little Rock, AR 72205 for our residents. We operate as one of a few non- 501.225.1615 profit communities for the aging in Arkansas. PresbyVillage.org "Continuing-care" means residents can remain  on our one campus even as their needs, related to /PresbyVillage aging, may change. Continuing-care is a true benefit to couples who may have different needs, but wish Established: 1965 to remain together in one community. Our services Employees: 150 include independent living, residential care, skilled- Village residents enjoy outdoor spaces as part of our 8-acre Service Area: Central Arkansas nursing care, and rehabilitation therapy. campus in the heart of Little Rock.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Donations to benefit capital renovations will help us to receive a $400,000 Challenge Grant from the Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, OK. • A donation of $5,000 can convert one traditional bathroom in Residential Care to an accessible bathroom, which will promote greater resident independence and dignity. • Donations of $500-$2,500 will help to install kitchen appliances and furniture for occupational therapy in INTERIM DIRECTOR: Chris Marsh our new rehabilitation gym. • We must raise $600,000 before January 10, 2018 to complete our challenge fundraising and receive the full Mabee Foundation grant.

University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College Foundation

3000 W Scenic Drive MISSION: The University of Arkansas - North Little Rock, AR 72118 Pulaski Technical College provides access to 501.812.2221 UAPTC.edu/Foundation high-quality education that promotes student learning and enables individuals to develop to  /PulaskiTechnicalCollegeFoundation their full potential. The UA-PTC Foundation  @GiveUAPTC supports the college's mission by securing  @PulaskiTech private financial support for all units and activities of the college. Established: 1991 Employees: 5 GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Service Area: Arkansas • 11th Annual UA-PTC Golf Tournament - Friday, September 29, 2017 UAPTC.edu/Golf. • Diamond Chef Arkansas - Thursday, April 19, UA-PTC students' backgrounds vary, but they share a common 2018. Talented chefs compete at a delicious desire to better their lives through education. fundraiser! UAPTC.edu/DiamondChef. • Fall 2018 - ARTISSIMO! Fine Wine. Fine Food. Fine Art. • Special programming at the Center for Humanities and Arts is scheduled regularly UAPTC.edu/Charts. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - • Join our efforts to strengthen academic programs and facilities in Science, Technology, Engineering and UA-PTC VICE CHANCELLOR Mathematics courses. Your gift will make a difference. FOR ADVANCEMENT: Shannon Boshears • Support all UA-PTC students and programs. We accept monetary gifts, support for scholarships, in-kind [email protected] gifts or equipment.

Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 | 43 Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services 1501 N University, Suite 345 Little Rock, AR 72207 MISSION: Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family 501.666.8195 Services has a mission of sharing Christ’s healing

745 Old Warren Road love with children, youth and families. Our Monticello, AR 71655 children’s home in Monticello has been a safe and 870.367.9035 loving home for youth since it opened in 1923. Today, we are home to youth, ages 6 to 21, in foster VeraLloyd.org care or boys who have committed misdemeanors. [email protected] Our vision is to be the model of excellence for transforming and empowering children, youth  /Facebook.com/VLPHFS and families. Our core values are love, trust, family, respect and empowerment. The agency is Established: 1923 Every year, Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services cares for accredited by the Council on Accreditation. almost 200 youth from all over Arkansas. Employees: 30 Service Area: Arkansas GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Your gift of $150 will provide a day of care for one youth, including counseling, academic assistance and preparation for life after high school graduation. • Your gift of $1,000 or more will help add a comprehensive security system, estimated at $75,000, to improve safety for youth. • Your gift of $1,500 will provide appliances, furniture and other furnishings for one of our five homes for CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: youth on our Monticello campus. Donna Mahurin • Your donation of a van, a truck or a golf cart will provide better care for youth and facilities.

Youth Home, Inc.

MISSION: Youth Home, Inc. is a private, non- profit mental health provider. Our continuum of care includes adolescent residential and 20400 Colonel Glenn community-based treatment, day treatment, and Little Rock, AR 72210 school-based services, as well as outpatient services 501.821.5500 for individuals of all ages at Behavioral Health YouthHome.org Services of Arkansas. The mission of Youth Home  /YouthHomeInc is to equip and empower youth, adults, and families  @YouthHomeInc to become healthier contributing members of  @YouthHomeInc the community by providing compassionate emotional and behavioral health care. Youth Established: 1966 Home is accredited by The Joint Commission, Employees: 249 the nation’s oldest and largest accrediting body for Adolescents in Youth Home's Residential Program planting Service Area: Central Arkansas healthcare providers. gardens for a Farm to Table program.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: • Funding for expansion of the Youth Home garden project and Farm to Table program. • Current capital needs include improvements to the residential houses on campus as well as new furniture for each house. • Funding for patient safety items such as AEDs, cameras, new exterior/interior doors, and panic buttons. CEO: • Multiple special event/volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year. For more information, David Napier please visit our website or social media.

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ALZHEIMER’S ARKANSAS CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

MISSION: Alzheimer’s Arkansas provides programs and services MISSION: Th e mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is free to Arkansans aff ected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Our to cure cystic fi brosis and to provide all people with the disease mission is to provide the information and support needed the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding so all Arkansans aff ected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can research and drug development, promoting individualized live with dignity and comfort until a cure is found. treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.

Little Rock / 501.371.0233 Little Rock / 501.224.0021 / AlzArk.org CFF.org/Arkansas

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE HOLY SEWS, INC. CHARITIES® OF ARKANSAS

MISSION: Holy Sews Keeping Families Close™ donates handmade infant burial clothing to hospitals How can you help families and funeral homes for stay within hugging distance families experiencing of their critically ill children? the loss of their baby at Find out by visiting gestational weeks 16-25. rmhcarkansas.org Th ese micro preemie babies are too tiny and fragile for other clothing that is available.

Little Rock / 501.231.3634 1501 W. 10th St. HolySews.org Little Rock / 501.374.1956

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THEA FOUNDATION WOLFE STREET FOUNDATION

MISSION: Th ea advocates the importance of the arts in the MISSION: WSF operates Wolfe Street Center: Arkansas’ largest development of Arkansas’s youth by awarding 30 scholarships each non-profi t resource dedicated to recovery from alcoholism and year in performing arts, visual arts, fi lm, fashion, spoken word addiction. WSF depends entirely on support from the private and creative writing; distributing $50,000 in creative materials to sector to fulfi ll our mission. schools; and introducing/augmenting arts programs within schools. • 240 recovery meetings a month • Information Telephone Helpline • Weekly meals • Workshops and educational programming • Community outreach

Photo by Mark Fonville 1015 S. Louisiana St. Little Rock / 501.372.5662 North Little Rock / 501.379.9512 / TheaFoundation.org WolfeStreet.org

STAFF DIRECTORY

Publisher ARKANSAS BUSINESS LITTLE ROCK SOIRÉE ADMINISTRATION Mandy Richardson SALES & MARKETING EDITORIAL & SALES Accounting Manager Art Directors Vice President of Business Sales Editor Hal Lammey Omar Alonso, Dean Wheeler Bonnie Jacoby Jess Ardrey Accounting Supervisor Director of Marketing Account Executives Kim Clark ARKANSAS BUSINESS EDITORIAL Devan Elbert Bethany Robinson, Betsy Smith Human Resources Editor Senior Account Executives Bill Page Gwen Moritz Rosemary Bruton, Greg Churan DESIGN Executive Assistant Managing Editor Account Executives Production Manager Kristen Heldenbrand Jan Cottingham Scott Haggard, Michael Johnson, April Scott Online Editor Myles McDougal Senior Art Director Lance Turner Operations Specialist Irene Forbes Senior Editors Annette Terrell Art Directors Mark Friedman, George Waldon Wayne DePriest, Erin Lang ARKANSAS BUSINESS Advertising Coordinators PUBLISHING GROUP Assistant Editors Bethany Johnson, Jessica Pridmore Senior Designer Marty Cook, Kyle Massey Vince Palermo Chairman & CEO Events Manager Olivia Myers Farrell Publisher of Business Special Pubs Alex Howland Digital Operations Specialist Chris Bahn Rebekah Eveland President Events Coordinator Mitch Bettis Amber Easterly Managing Editor, Business CIRCULATION & Sports Special Pubs Administrative Assistant Todd Traub Denise Brockinton Circulation Manager Dana Wade Deputy Online Editor Advertising Assistant Tre Baker Brock Walker Circulation Coordinator Shannon Ponder 114 Scott St., Little Rock, AR 72201 Print/Digital Reporter 501.372.1443 Fax: 501.375.7933 Customer Service Representative Sarah Campbell-Miller ABPG.com Sarah Clark Researcher © Copyright 2017 Roxanne Jones Arkansas Business Limited Partnership

46 | Arkansas Giving Guide 2017-2018 “I absolutely believe in the power of tithing and giving back. My own experience about all the blessings I’ve had in my life is that the more I give away, the more that comes back. That is the way life works, and that is the way energy works.” Ken Blanchard- InternatIonal leadershIp consultant

We far underestimate the power of kindness and giving, these gestures no matter how small can turn a life around. EGP is proud to call one of the most philanthropic places home, Arkansas. Let EGP help you preserve your wealth and legacy.

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