Nonprofits in Arkansas

My experience at this shelter was extremely frustrating because of several unprofessional employees. Peggy a members were rude, dismissive, and difficult to communicate with. Instead of feeling supported, I felt uncomfortable and unwelcome. I would not recommend this shelter unless major improvements are made in staff conduct and professionalism. I noticed behavior involving donated items that I found concerning and unprofessional. In my opinion, the shelter should improve transparency and supervision regarding how donations are distributed and handled by Peggy a staff .I was very concerned by behavior from Peggy a staff members that felt retaliatory toward both a client and another staff member. Instead of handling conflicts professionally, the situation appeared to involve hostility, gossip, and actions that created an uncomfortable and unhealthy environment. Shelters should be focused on support, fairness, and professionalism, and I hope management takes these concerns seriously.

It has been a joy to work with LSY's leadership on several projects this year. It is clear they have what it takes to run high-quality programs that can truly transform lives. Our community is lucky to have LSY, and I would love to see them expand.

What a phenomenal program! My child received really fun, popular, age-appropriate books every month until he turned 5. We received 60 books for free! They were really good quality, sturdy books. Board books when he was a baby and then the books when he was older had family literacy tips in the cover that taught me how to read this specific book to my child! It was a wonderful experience and my child has a large home library. We looked forward to getting the books every month and I wish it could have gone on forever!

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge offers so much, to animals and guests alike. <br>This is a forever home to abused and neglected wild animals who have endured unthinkable pasts. Habitats are spacious and welcoming, with soft grass to run in, benches to relax on, swimming pools, climate controlled dens, and enrichment to stimulate the senses and encourage socialization and natural instincts. Animals receive specialized veterinary care, individually tailored nutritious diets and supplements, as well as operant conditioning. Each animal's needs are a top priority. The animals are happy and healthy, and can often be seen interacting with each other, running together along the fence line and stalking from behind trees and swimming pools. Staff are dedicated to the well being of the animals in their charge. The transformations seen in the animals are amazing, as they learn how to trust, and be loved. <br>Tours are informative, and tell amazing stories of rescue to refuge. It's impossible not to fall in love with these beautiful souls. Every visit is an educational experience, opening eyes and minds to the exotic cat crisis, and offering opportunities to advocate and be a voice for captive wild animals. <br>Nestled in the Arkansas Ozark Mountains, TCWR is an oasis for their 120+ residents, as well as guests. Lodging options are amazing! There is nothing quite like sitting on your front porch and watching tigers play, and listening to lions carol. Where else can you look out your bedroom window and see a tiger? <br>This is a beautiful true sanctuary, where healing takes place, in so many ways.

We are so happy to have (L>R in pic) Maple & Otto join our family! The inquiry and adoption process were amazingly complete and caring, being sure to assess the likelihood of a good match for everyone. We truly appreciate that the AADR volunteers took the time to do this. Even more amazing was "Gotcha Day". Otto was a 4-hour drive which we insisted on doing and Maple was an all day transport with so many 1-hour legs filled by capable and caring volunteers. While we have had wonderful dachshunds in the past, we had never adopted rescue dogs. The coaching and follow-up help are appreciated. Thanks to this great organization!!

My name is Marjani Jordan, 28, currently graduating in a couple of weeks from Culinary school, I'm a single parent of two, boy and girl in that order. I am a domestic violence survivor, supporting my children on my own and I'm so blessed for ASPSF for granting me with previous scholarships. They are really nice and helpful when it comes to attending workshops, leaves you with great advice on life as a single parent, and this nonprofit organization has really helped me along the way to achieve my future, Thank you!

As Child Protective Services in Newton Co Arkansas I've never seen a more dysfunctional group of women when they had their convention. True stepford wives walking in a co dependent haze worshipping a dead ghost who raped his own mother to father himself

In April 2019, I adopted a Rottweiler (a happy foster fail) from Southern States Rescued Rottweilers (SSRR). Since then, I’ve fostered four more Rottweilers. I have been involved in pet rescue for over 30 years. My experience spans roles as an admin, marketing, volunteer, and independent rescuer, working with both large and small organizations, including Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. SSRR stands out as one of the most organized and professional rescue groups I’ve encountered. Their dedication to the care and rehabilitation of these dogs is unparalleled. Many of the Rottweilers they rescue arrive with emotional baggage and/or needing medical attention after suffering severe abuse and neglect. Regardless of the challenges, SSRR spares no effort to bring these dogs into their network, providing them with loving foster homes and necessary medical care.<br><br>They also go above and beyond to ensure that their fosters, transport volunteers, and adopters are fully equipped to handle the responsibility. SSRR offers excellent education and ongoing support to their fosters and adoptive families, creating a strong foundation for the dogs’ well-being and success.

I'm appalled that a wealthy person can donate money and get their family in ASAP when there wasnt room for others .. sad sad go and donate somewhere else. As this charity can be bought..

This grant is a joke , I applied for help when I roommate left me high and dry , with eviction notice got denied, there reason , it was my fault. So I had no place to live . <br>Then applied for help with my car, my receipt was to generic , which is all I had did everything they asked for over and over again, but since I paid cash and got the money from a friend I was denied yet again, so now I'm left with the lose of friend because I couldn't pay them back, and no help from the grant that is to be there for there employees. It was just for my car it was other bills and I did everything asked for I called multiple times.. no this grant is a joke .

This therapy center is the worst in the area in my opinion. The lady that manages it is disrespectful and doesn't care about clients or even employees! Definitely wouldn't take my child here under any circumstances.

I am a member for over 40 years and we rarely brag of the great things our group does. Working with young children to make Little Rock better through recognition, mentoring and leadership opportunities.

I’ve never had the opportunity to be apart of a VFW but when introduced to this VFW Post 1322, everyone of its members are so kind, generous, compassionate and caring about helping one another out, other veterans, and the community. They always go above and beyond the call of duty and continue serving our country by serving others. Our Nations Hero’s at their finest.

Great group of committed volunteers that takes dogs from high-kill shelters and places them in loving homes! Rescue Road is super organized and easy to work with. I've really enjoyed my time volunteering as a foster!

I just can't believe how they continue to serve under the most challenging circumstances. <br>There is simply no counterpart! And with no government funding..<br>Just volunteers there to help .<br>

I am a teacher and on a visit to Oaxaca ten years ago I wanted to explore what educational resources existed for families. I toured the now, Oaxaca Youth Empowerment, Inc. and was immediately taken by the energy, scope and imagination of the staff and students. I knew that I wanted to sponsor a child, because of the wrap around services offered the children and the families. We are now starting our second sponsorship of a student—I urge everyone to sponsor, donate or support the center as a fundraiser! This organization does grassroots work that has changed the trajectory of each child they serve.

Student Mobilization (StuMo) presents itself as a non-denominational Christian ministry aiming to help college students "know Jesus, grow in their faith, and help others do the same." While many participants have had meaningful relationships and personal growth through StuMo, an increasing number of former members, researchers, and Christian leaders have raised serious concerns about the organization’s methods, theology, and culture. These concerns range from spiritual manipulation and emotional control to cult-like group dynamics and financial exploitation.<br><br>1. Questionable Fundraising Practices (Support Raising)<br>StuMo staff and student missionaries are required to fundraise their entire salary by soliciting donations from friends, family, and churches. This model, known as support raising, is common in many evangelical organizations, but StuMo has been criticized for:<br>Aggressively encouraging support raising immediately after college, often targeting idealistic young adults with limited financial literacy or job experience.<br>Promoting fundraising during economic crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, when donors themselves were in financial distress.<br>Creating a system of dependency, where staff must maintain donor relationships to stay employed, making it difficult to voice dissent or leave the organization without significant financial instability.<br>Former staff have described being pressured into meeting quotas, fearing God’s disapproval or spiritual failure if they couldn’t raise enough money. This has led some to label the model as spiritually coercive and financially unsustainable.<br><br>2. Authoritarian Leadership and Group Control<br>StuMo has been accused of fostering an environment of top-down, high-control leadership, where questioning leaders or doctrine is discouraged. Former members have described:<br>A culture of fear and compliance, where challenging the organization’s vision is equated with disobedience to God.<br>Shaming tactics, especially around dating, modesty, and religious performance, that create anxiety and guilt in students.<br>Isolation from non-StuMo relationships, with a strong emphasis on building one’s "community" within the group while subtly devaluing outsiders, even Christian friends or family members not aligned with StuMo values.<br>This matches the behavior described in sociological studies of “high-demand religious groups,” particularly those focused on rapid expansion and rigid ideological conformity.<br><br>3. Theologically Narrow and Gender-Regressive Teachings<br>StuMo’s theology leans heavily into complementarianism, a belief that men and women have distinct, God-ordained roles. Critics argue that:<br>Women are often encouraged to take on passive, supportive roles, focusing on purity, submission, and homemaking.<br>Men are elevated as spiritual leaders, reinforcing traditional hierarchies that can sideline or silence women’s voices in ministry.<br>Sexuality is taught in binary, moralistic terms, with LGBTQ+ identities framed as inherently sinful, contributing to exclusion and harm.<br>Such teachings have caused long-term spiritual trauma in former members, especially women and queer individuals, some of whom report leaving Christianity altogether after their experience with StuMo.<br><br>4. Evangelism Over Relationships<br>StuMo places an intense emphasis on conversion-based evangelism, often at the expense of authentic relationships. Common tactics include:<br>Urging students to pursue friendships primarily for the purpose of evangelizing.<br>Promoting the idea that one’s value in the ministry is tied to how many people you "bring to Christ.”<br>Dehumanizing language—like referring to people as “the harvest”—that objectifies non-believers as conversion targets rather than holistic individuals.<br>This transactional approach to relationships has been described by ex-members as shallow, manipulative, and psychologically harmful.<br><br>5. Lack of Transparency and Oversight<br>Despite operating on millions of dollars in tax-exempt donations, StuMo lacks third-party oversight. As a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit, they are not legally required to disclose how funds are allocated. This raises ethical questions about:<br>Executive salaries, spending priorities, and whether support-raising money is used appropriately.<br>The absence of formal grievance procedures for abuse or misconduct within the organization.<br>No clear system of accountability to external theological or ethical standards beyond their internal leadership.<br><br>I will keep trying to find a way to spread this TRUTH about stumo and hopefully allow the students who are in it to get out so they can have a real and true relationship with God.

A friend and I took the Humane Society For Animals’ (HSFA) one hour training class so we could walk the dogs. We have really enjoyed seeing how the dogs respond to individual attention and time away from the kennels.They are calmer and show lots of tail wags to have an adventure Sometimes we take them to the HSFA dog park and other times we walk them on leashes on the trails. All the dogs we walk, get treats (these are provided), pats/rub downs and toy time (also, provided). The staff have all been friendly and helpful to us. We can walk the dogs at our convenience, Wednesday - Saturday anytime between 11:30am - 4pm. Great experience.

Hi I have had the privilege of working with Victory Service Dog Ranch in Auburn, Ca for the past 3 years. I am a CGC Evaluator for AKC as well as a Behavioralists. This organization is very professional and they treat each and everyone of their client's with the utmost respect. I have worked with Guide Dog For The Blind for over 25 years and Victory is one of the best organizations I have had the pleasure of serving. Matt, Dennis and Jill are so kind and thoughtful to the needs of each client while respecting their privacy or emotional needs. PLease feel free to contact me at: blackoakskennels.com Respectfully, Lisa McClelland

Great Mentoring skills. They're service is extended to the whole family

Sheepdog Impact Assistance (SDIA) not only became a part of my life, but became my way of life. Before SDIA, I truly believed I had already lived my best life. When you deal with trauma on an almost daily basis, you can lose your way. SDIA not only helps you to identify that trauma and how to deal with it but gives you the tools you need to grow from it. I have met some really amazing people through SDIA that have similar stories as mine. I have a purpose in life and now realize that my best life is yet to come!

Very cherished place. Provides valuable resources for the LGBTQ+ Community. Volunteers and employees are great and treat everyone like family.

When my children were born in 1999 and 2003 my parents bought an annuity from the Heifer Project. I don't know what they paid for it but both my children get a check for $50.00. This will go on for their whole life.. A wonderful organization.

Very good nonprofit they help people in need when severe storms hit. They go out there way to clear debris and we're help is needed

From their selfless acts of kindness to sprinkling "compassion into action" along the way, this nonprofit is truly here to serve. No matter if you have fallen on hard times, are homeless or just need some encouragement/confidence boost CC4V Inc. aims to be the "boots on the ground" organization that veterans, the community, and their families need.