These eleven organizations in Arkansas assist locals in matters of youth, health and animals.
ACCESS
ACCESS is a nonprofit offering evaluations, therapy, education, vocational training and community integration services for individuals with learning difficulties and developmental delays, ages six weeks through adulthood, by serving its mission of expanding individual potential through innovative instruction.
Little Rock
501.217.8600 | accessgroupinc.org
Alzheimer’s Arkansas
Alzheimer’s Arkansas is a 40-year-old nonprofit supporting caregivers living with dementia or chronic illness across the state of Arkansas with free programs, services, resources and financial assistance. Alzheimer’s Arkansas believes that no one is on this journey alone. Alzheimer’s Arkansas creates a compassionate, welcoming and restorative community for family caregivers across the state who are caring for those with dementia, chronic illness or debilitating disease.
Little Rock
501.224.0021 | alzark.org
Arkansas Baptist Children and Family Ministries
ABCFM is a 130-year-strong faith-based, social service organization dedicated to bringing hope and healing to children and families through Christ-centered services. Encompassing six ministries sharing one mission, ABCFM addresses the comprehensive needs of Arkansas families.
Arkansas
501.410.1567 | arkansasfamilies.org
Arkansas Zoological Foundation
The AZF is the nonprofit organization that supports the Little Rock Zoo, a nearly 100-year-old AZA accredited institution of conservation learning. The Little Rock Zoo is home to 400 animals and its mission is to inspire people to value and conserve our natural world.
Little Rock
501.661.7200 | littlerockzoo.com
Camp Aldersgate
Camp Aldersgate creates inclusive outdoor experiences for individuals with special needs, empowering them to connect with nature, embrace adventure and develop independence. The organization has proudly served its community for 77 years and counting.
Little Rock
501.225.1444 | campaldersgate.net
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas promotes, assists and supports the growth and continuation of CACs in the state of Arkansas so that every child victim of abuse or neglect has access to the free services of a CAC.
Little Rock
501.615.8633 | cacarkansas.org
Disability Rights Arkansas
Disability Rights Arkansas’ mission is to vigorously advocate for and enforce the legal rights of people with disabilities. It envisions an Arkansas where people with disabilities are equal members in their communities and can dictate the course of their own lives through self-determination.
Little Rock
501.296.1775 | disabilityrightsar.org
Home for Healing
Home for Healing offers support for cancer patients receiving outpatient treatment and their caregivers, parents of NICU infants and family members with a loved one in ICU by providing convenient and no cost lodging in a peaceful and restorative environment.
Little Rock
501.978.2900 | homeforhealing.org
Just Communities of Arkansas
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Just Communities of Arkansas strives towards an Arkansas where every person is valued. Through inclusivity workshops, youth leadership development opportunities and community-building events, JCA continues to uplift Arkansan stories and cultivate cultures of belonging.
Little Rock
865.300.4508 | arkansasjustcommunities.org
Mount St. Mary Foundation
For 173 years, Mount St. Mary Academy has empowered young women to stretch their minds, find their voice, strengthen their faith and lead change in the world. Gifts to the MSM Foundation advance the excellence of the school and ensure this legacy continues for years to come.
Little Rock
501.476.3366 | mtstmary.edu/giving
Museum of Discovery
The Museum of Discovery is Little Rock’s premier science and technology center. Our mission is to ignite and fuel a passion for science, technology, engineering, arts and math through dynamic, interactive experiences.
Little Rock
501.396.7050 | museumofdiscovery.org
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