Opening Doors weaves through everything we do at ASPSF. As you’ll see in this report, our successful scholarship program is opening doors to higher education, financial literacy, and higher incomes. Just as important, we’re helping individual recipients open very personal doors to greater confidence, elevated self-esteem, and a sense of dignity and self-worth that can … Read more
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) proudly announces Jenn Morehead as its new executive director. With 17 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Morehead will lead the statewide organization in its mission to end single parent poverty through higher education. She begins her new position on May 6. Morehead joins ASPSF after serving as … Read more
When 19-year-old Jill Mills found out she was pregnant, she was determined not to give up on her college dream. “I didn’t want to be a statistic, another single mom with no degree,” said the Sherwood native. “Thankfully, I found the Single Parent Scholarship Fund. It was such a blessing because I didn’t know how … Read more
A single mom with a successful business and teaching career, Dr. Kathy White Loyd is passionate about helping women reach their full potential. She doesn’t just talk the talk, she walks the walk. Kathy started the Women’s Business Leadership Center at Arkansas State University. So when Kathy found out about Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund … Read more
In just a few weeks, Juscenta Parker’s years of hard work and sacrifice will pay off. This single mom and grandma graduates in May with her bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Already working full-time at a bank, she’s excited “to move up the corporate ladder,” as an accountant. … Read more
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is grateful for volunteers like Suzanne Buhr, Volunteer of the Month for April 2024. “Suzanne is always willing to help with anything that is asked of her and steps up to help with all of our different volunteer opportunities,” ASPSF Program Manager Kim Paul-Williams said. “I am very thankful she … Read more
Single mom Brittany Cruthis’ life is filled with the three things she loves most: her kids, teaching, and sports! When she’s not at home with her three children, you’ll find her working as a paraprofessional at Clarendon High School, coaching on a softball field, or working the game clock at a basketball match. More recently, … Read more
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund recognizes and celebrates Alana Sterling as the March 2024 Volunteer of the Month. Although a volunteer for less than a year, Alana is no stranger to the ASPSF mission. Ten years ago, she applied for a single parent scholarship starting her journey to become a Registered Nurse. At the time, … Read more
It’s finally here! National Single Parent Day. And Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is all about celebrating incredible single parents changing the future for their children. To make our celebration even more special, a generous donor will match all donations! Every dollar you give will be doubled. That’s twice the impact for single parent students like … Read more
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Erin Cowger as its first Director of Development. With over 12 years of experience in fundraising, Erin brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the role. Her proven track record of cultivating strategic partnerships and securing funding will be instrumental in advancing … Read more