Giving Guide: Community Service Youth Foundation

MISSION:

Community Service Inc. (CSI) was founded in 1958 by Judge Audrey Strait. CSI is an organization that offers a variety of programs designed to help youth and their families. CSI’s mission is to be a leader in providing quality services to youth and their families to help them attain success in their homes, schools, vocations and communities.

In 1985, the Community Service Youth Foundation was established to provide long-term assistance and support to CSI. In the entire history of our organization, we have never asked a family to pay out of pocket for services.

FUNDRAISERS AND EVENTS:

  • Willbanks Tribute, Oct. 9, 2025, in Morrilton
  • Brighter Days, March 19, 2026, in Springdale
  • Empowering Futures, May 7, 2026, in Conway

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

  • 25 in 25 Challenge: Donate $25 in 2025 to provide youth mental health services
  • Annual gifts: Donating $1 a day can provide three therapy sessions for a youth
  • Bequests: Leave a legacy and impact the futures of youth in your community

FUNDING SOURCES:

  • Foundations: 35%
  • Events: 26%
  • Grants: 15%
  • Corporations: 14%
  • In-Kind Donations: 7%
  • Individuals: 3%

P.O. Box 679 / 100 S. Cherokee St.
Morrilton, AR 72110
501.354.4589 | csiyouth.com | Facebook

Established: 1985
Employees: 2
Service Area: Northern, Northwest and Central Arkansas

Leadership: President & CEO: Dr. Susan Okroglic

Board of Directors:
John Gibson, Chair
Ray Moll, Vice Chair
Leo Cantu, Secretary/Treasurer
Nancy Allen
Leann Haynes
Dr. Stephanie Rose
Carol Zimmerman


The 2025/2026 Arkansas Giving Guide is presented by Wright Lindsey Jennings. Click here to read a letter from our sponsors.

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