Charlene had finally finished studying for the night when, to her horror, she couldn’t remember whether her sleeping daughters had eaten dinner. “I felt so defeated,” said the single mom from Forrest City. At the time, she needed to raise her 1.6 GPA to qualify for financial aid, but she refused to let the guilt … Read more
Statewide nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is excited to share the finalists for its Outstanding Partner Awards. In its second year, this awards program recognizes the Outstanding Philanthropy, Corporate, and School Partners for their exceptional generosity and commitment to single parent success. ASPSF will announce the winners on Oct. 17 at The Lunch … Read more
Since the Spring 2023 tornado struck Central Arkansas, Will and his son, Jalen, have been living in either a damaged apartment or with friends. But not anymore! In mid-August, the duo will move into their own three-bed, two-bath house from Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas (HFHCA), a nonprofit helping families live in affordable and … Read more
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund’s July 2024 Student of the Month is Cody Wyly, a single dad from Boone County. Cody graduates this summer with his Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology from North Arkansas College. And he’s already started his dream job as a Help Desk Technician at the Sight & Sound Theaters … Read more
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) congratulates its Summer 2024 scholarship recipients. Thanks to the support of local donors and state funding, ASPSF awarded scholarships to 27 single parents pursuing associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and skilled-trade certificates. The single parents were honored at a picnic awards ceremony at Craighead Forest Park in Jonesboro. Children, family, … Read more