Little Rock Nonprofits and Charities

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!

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.

Alway Great! Caring and does far exceed expectations!! Jake is AWESOME! She knows how to run Arkansas for Animals as well as give it her all. I have been very pleased with how she handles the business and the best for Arkansas Animals!! I have used the services as well as many others I have sent there. Also donated to the cause!

Watershed is a great place to go for assistance. They feed the hungry and provide other needs. They help the community as much as possible. Watershed is also a great place to volunteer or make donations -- if you are able. Rev & Mrs. Stewart are two of the nicest people in central Arkansas. If you are not able to get them on the phone, actually go by the office. They are pretty busy helping people.

Regarding the accusation of a racist managment team, read the article related to the jury trial in this matter. <br> <br>http://m.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/sep/30/ex-agency-official-loses-firing-lawsuit-1/ <br> <br>ARORA is a non-profit tasked with a difficult role of helping people give life to others at a hard time in their life. I know many of the people who work there through my spouse. They are smart, hardworking, and serious about their task. They have a stellar reputation in the medical community and with those who have given organs and tissues to help others. ARORA treats their employees and their employee families incredibly well. If I could I would work there.

Im a single mother of 3 who recently moved to a different city because mu son got incarnated due to hangng with the wrong people i thought moving was better for my family especially when he got out but nothing good has came from this move my car broke down in return i lost my job due to it now im stuck with no car and job and dont have a way of paying my bills i recently got a chance to get a better job but i cant get to work due to my car and no one to come get me to take me the city bus dont come this far im not able to pay my rent this month so me and my girls are gonna be homeless unless we get some help i dont have family i can rely on everybody has turned they backs on us i just need some help to get back on my feet

Great nonprofit with a focus on restoring communities and building strong families in Columbia County Arkansas

This private no-kill shelter organization does not receive any city, county, state, or federal funds. They exist solely on fund-raisers (annual auction, summer dog washes, business-sponsored activities), gifts, and grants. <br> <br>The HSPC operates on a shoestring, with no large salaries and much of the work performed by volunteers, community service, and school/scout projects. <br> <br>The animals enjoy clean, safe surroundings, quality food, toys, and enrichment. The best thing that can happen to a homeless dog or cat is to end up at this excellent shelter.

So much to be said about the rewards of Single Parent Scholarship Fund it can not be told in this space. It is a life changing program where the recipients walks away with more than a scholarship. They are connected with mentors and dedicated staff members who have nothing but their best interest at heart. With a 90% graduation rate, they are able to walk away with a college degree and change their circumstances from poverty to success for themselves and their children. If you are a single parent trying to go to school, you should check it out. I recommend you support this worthy cause, because when you bring a single mother/father out of poverty, you bring their child out too. I know for a fact, because it did it for me! I shall always be grateful for the support financially and emotionally I received as a recipient of the SPSF. Thank you for all you do for so many! Congratulations SPSF for remaining a constant in our community where struggle single parent students can find help!

My daughter was murdered on August 15, 2008 in Jacksonville, Arkansas and my life at that moment was forever altered. I spent the next 3years numbing my pain, wanting to die, and just spinning out of control. Finally one day my aunt searched for a place for me to get help. She found a place called Parents Of Murdered Children and I began going to their support meetings. It was there that I found others who felt like me and who we're experiencing the same thoughts and feelings. It's was there that I could speak of my daughter and no one got tired of hearing her name or my stories of her. It's was there that I found a new family full of love and understanding. A place where there is no judgement, and no one saying "when are you going to get over this?" Parents Of Murdered Children is a non-profit organization who helped those affected by homicide. They help with on going emotional support, advocacy, prevention and awareness. They also send out anniversary notes, accompany survivors to court hearings and parole hearings and they have memorials through out the year to recognize your loved one. POMC has helped me and many other survivors of homicide. Unfortunately there is a demanding need for POMC in Central Arkansas due to the doubled homicide rate this year. My wish is for our community to donate and give to POMC and for anyone who is affected by homicide to come check us out at 916 Garland at 6:30p.m. On the second Tuesday and the forth Thursday of every month or to call our 24 hour hotline if in need of help. 501-375-POMC (7662).

Volunteering for Women and Children First has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life! The clients that are served by the shelter work so hard to help themselves that we as volunteers are inspired to work harder to help them get through these tough situations. The services and programming Women and Children First offers its clients and the community are truly invaluable and life-saving. Little Rock is fortunate to have this organization. Until we can put an end to domestic violence, I will continue to support this organization and the amazing work that it does.

Lions World Services for the Blind has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Council for Blind and Low Vision Services (NAC). NAC is the only accrediting body that solely focuses on standards and best practices for blind and low vision services with the consumer in mind. Lions World Services for the Blind has demonstrated that it meets or exceeds the standards set by NAC for delivery of blind and low vision services. The determination for accreditation is a rigorous process that involves self-examination by the organization, an on-site peer review to verify processes and procedures by a team of professionals serving in the field and a review of the findings by the NAC Accreditation Committee. NAC congratulates Lions World Services for the Blind on its accredited status.

I always thought of Goodwill as a place to shop and find good deals. I must admit that I wondered where the money went. When a friend needed help finding a new job, we learned about what great services Goodwill offers to help people find jobs. The staff was personable and very helpful. They helped with everything from getting her resume together, getting job leads, and inviting her to their job fairs. Best of all, it was all free! Later when I needed help finding resources for a young man with disabilities, their staff helped me get connected to community resources. I could go on and on about all of these things they do that I learned about but the website does a good job and offers free online classes too!

Although NAMI Arkansas seems to have been non active for the past few years, I 'm sure the potential is there within this state to become a powerful force for good within the Mental Health community. I'm sure the reason NAMI Arkansas has not grown is due to the fact that they have little to no funding for their organization. <br>Although I have lived in Kansas for over 20 years, I continue to travel to my home state of Arkansas to visit my children and other family members. <br> My heart will always be with the sufferers of mental illness in Arkansas. Particularly since 2 of my children died there due to lack of proper mental health treatment. My son, Marty was 28 years old when he took his life in the Arkansas State Hospital in 2002. He was supposed to be on suicide watch. Apparently, staff was not informed of this. <br>My daughter, also diagnosed, took her life in Fayettevile, Arkansas in February, 2008. She was 26 years old and had previoulsly attended U of A in pre law. <br>Both my son and daughter wrote poetry, sang, were funny, intelligent, beautiful young adults who had a lot to offer society, had they had the right treatment for their brain disorders. <br>Because my husband and I have taught Family to Family education classes with NAMI Kansas for the past 11 years, we know that my children's illnesses were biological, physiological brain disorders. They were not "crazy", they were burdened with a brain disorder that very few people understand. The stigma surrounding their illnesses is tragic in a modern society that can provide mountains of medical info for you or your child if diagnosed with diabetes, heart disease, or Lukemia. <br>The education provided through National Alliance on Mental Illness is critical for families going through crises themselves or with a loved one. Education is neccessary to rid family members of two stmblingblocks related to recovery: stigma and guilt. Arkansas needs NAMI education and support. -Audrey Auernheimer

We have been involved in the Suzuki Association of Central Arkansas since the spring of 2005. The value of the Suzuki method is immeasurable. Our teachers have been patient, kind and professional. We have had great success with the teaching methods through the Suzuki Association of Arkansas.

I tried to find out information on resources in the state of Arkansas for my daughter who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. I was told that there was nothing this organization could do for me because I did not live in or around the Little Rock area. I have since found the information out on my own through other agencies. I will not refer anyone to or call this organization again.

The attorneys and staff of Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. believe it is our essential responsibility to play active, positive roles in the communities in which we work and live, and because of this, are dedicated to strengthening organizations that play a vital part in supporting our neighbors. In our 55th anniversary year, we selected the Arkansas Foodbank Network as our primary Take Time to Give program charity for 2009. The organization received a significant financial contribution in addition to pro bono legal services and volunteer participation from the firm throughout the year, which included the annual National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive, Today&rsquo;s THV Summer Cereal Drive: Business Edition, its Golf For Food tournament, and established Mitchell Williams Friends & Family Volunteer Days. The organization was also featured in several of our marketing and client communications throughout the year. Helping our neighbors in need who are struggling made the Arkansas Foodbank Network the obvious choice for our efforts. The staff was extremely easy to work with and provided volunteer opportunities whenever we requested. We were proud to stand alongside them and their hunger relief initiatives as a community partner.