Connect LRC

10/31/2025

We’re so proud to support our local community by donating funds to First United Methodist Church to help with their Food Pantry.
Together, we’re helping fill shelves and hearts!

Thank you to everyone who continues to support Connect LRC and makes it possible for us to give back right here in Ashdown!
Tommy Neal - State Farm Insurance Agent The Blooming Mercantile Southern Grace Healthcare Clinic Big Gilley's Smokehouse & Diner, LLC- Ashdown Farmers Bank & Trust MSRG HVAC Jim Cross

10/30/2025

Thanks to everyone who supported our Christmas in July event by donating toys! Connect LRC was proud to give back to our local DHS with Christmas gifts for local children. Your kindness helps bring joy to our community!

10/29/2025

We were so excited to present a donation check to the Two Rivers 4-H as part of our recent fund distribution!

We believe in supporting the next generation of leaders, and 4-H plays such an important role in teaching responsibility, teamwork, and service to our youth.

10/28/2025

Connect LRC is thrilled to share some exciting news!
We’re proud to announce that funds have been distributed to support several amazing local non-profit organizations:

SonRise Cowboy Church
Two Rivers 4-H
A&B Animal Rescue
Shop with a Cop

This would not have been possible without the incredible support from our community.
Because of you, we’re able to give back and continue making a difference together.

Thank you for helping us help others!

08/25/2025

We’re excited to share that our application is now open for distributing the funds that were raised! If you’re part of a nonprofit organization, simply click the link and fill out the form to apply.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to Connect LRC—you made this possible! Stay tuned… we can’t wait to announce our next big event!

Funds Distribution Application

06/25/2025

06/25/2025

Thank you Jackson Title Company for helping us sponsor our event! Your generous support and kindness are truly appreciated. We’re grateful to have you as part of our community!

06/25/2025

🎟️ Tickets– $100 *Insurance $20
Includes event entry and dinner for two!

Join us in supporting a great cause! When community goals unite, opportunity thrives.

Pick up your tickets at The Blooming Mercantile Tommy Neal - State Farm Insurance AgentBig Gilley's Smokehouse & Diner, LLC- AshdownMSRG HVAC Southern Grace Healthcare Clinic Farmers Bank & Trust (Ashdown Branch)

05/14/2025

Connect LRC is a non-profit organization located in Little River County, AR. It is made up primarily of small business owners in this county who have a long-term heart to better serve citizens outside of our day jobs! How Connect LRC does that is by hosting fun community events, as well as accepting other sponsorships and donations. Those dollars raised are then dispersed back to non-profit organizations and other causes serving Little River County who can apply for them!!
Late July will be the “Christmas In July Drawdown,” and we hope you and your friends will come out to have a chance to earn some dollars, have an awesome meal, some great fellowship, and ultimately be a part of positively impacting lives of citizens of Little River County!! Come by The Blooming Mercantile, Tommy Neal - State Farm Insurance Agent, Southern Grace Healthcare Clinic , Big Gilley's Smokehouse & Diner, LLC- AshdownMSRG HVAC , Farmers Bank & Trust(Ashdown) to pick your ticket up, or to make a tax-deductible donation!

05/14/2025

We are excited to announce our first Annual Christmas in July Drawdown hosted by The Blooming Mercantile. We have partnered with Tommy Neal- State Farm Insurance, Julie Blackwell with Farmers Bank, Matt Gilley with Big Gilley’s Smokehouse, Alex Davis with Southern Grace Healthcare, and Colby Steed with MSRG. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025, at The Barbara Horn Civic Center in Ashdown, AR.

The dollars raised will go toward nonprofit organizations that are a part of and serve Little River County. This will help improve community programs and strengthen the overall impact of local nonprofit initiatives. We encourage you to let any nonprofit groups that are near and dear to you know about Connect LRC and our mission for serving them and Little River County.