These twelve organizations in Arkansas assist locals in matters of youth, health and animals.
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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
Achieve Community Alliance
Achieve Community Alliance (formerly known as UCP of Arkansas) is on a mission to serve individuals and their families living with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Arkansas. Help us build a better future for disabled Arkansans today.
Little Rock | 501.224.6067 | achievecommunity.org
Alzheimer’s Arkansas
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. The 41-year-old nonprofit believes no caregiver is alone along their journey. Alzheimer’s Arkansas provides free education, respite activities, support groups, financial assistance and other resources to Arkansas family caregivers.
Little Rock | 501.224.0021 | alzark.org
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Arkansas Zoological Foundation
The AZF is the nonprofit arm that supports the Little Rock Zoo, a 100-year-old AZA accredited institution of conservation learning. The state’s most visited attraction 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 life-changing experiences for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions, inspiring them to explore nature, embrace adventure and grow in independence. For more than 78 years, the organization has served its community with dedication, continually evolving to meet the needs of those it serves today.
Little Rock | 501.225.1444 | campaldersgate.net
Central Baptist College
Central Baptist College is committed to transforming lives through education that integrates Christian faith and academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment.
Conway | 501.205.8800 | cbc.edu
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
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s mission is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community and advancing high-quality, specialized care.
Little Rock | 501.371.0233 | cff.org
DMHC
DMHC is a faith-inspired nonprofit health system helping those most in need achieve their best health. Through our new affordable care clinic at 6221 Colonel Glenn and our free, community-centered medical missions, we care for the most vulnerable in our community.
Little Rock | 501.441.5558 | divinemercyhealthcenter.org
Just Communities of Arkansas
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 Academy
For 174 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/give
STEP
STEP reaches underserved children facing poverty, violence and fatherlessness with one-on-one Christian mentoring, in-school programming and after-school tutoring. We desire to transform the heart of the city through the hope of the Gospel, one mentoring relationship at a time.
North Little Rock & Little Rock | 501.758.4054 | stepministries.org
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