05/11/2026
While we thank you all for joining us at the HEARTS FOR EARLE COMMUNITY PICNIC on such a joyous occasion, we would like to give a special thanks, honor, and acknowledgement to those who either volunteered their time, resources, financial support, connections, and/or talents to make the event a success for the great people of Earle, AR.
This was without a doubt a team effort. Team work really does make the dream work! Every one of you donors, agencies, information tables, nonprofits, and volunteers displayed great zeal in wanting to be a part of this sweet warm hug of pouring love onto the great people of Earle.
It has been an absolute honor to join together in unity as one community of people, all with HEARTS (intentional and genuine love) for the citizens of Earle, with the same mission and ambition to encourage the brave people of Earle, to promote positive change towards betterment of Earle, to heal together, and to restore the integrity and beauty of the town we call home, or for just wanting to give to back to a much deserving community.
Although we will be distributing digital awards of acknowledgment to each contributing stakeholder over the next 5 days, we would also like to publicly recognize them here before you all, for their beautiful acts of service, compassion, financial contributions, and use of their talents and resources to make this all possible for the brave people of Earle.
They were all vessels willing to be used by God for the greater good of serving others.
This is what it looks like when we work together.
Serving others is the true testament of our heart posture towards our fellow mankind. It can never be a one man show if we hope to make the impact to see real change and growth.
Our collaborative donors and volunteers who made this all possible, include:
Ashley B. AD Maranatha, the senior event coordinator and visionary whom God used to bring an array of hearts together. Ashley is a devout humanitarian, a compassionate philanthropic woman of God who wears a coat of many colors, a noble leader, a lover of Jesus, a woman with a heart for the people, a real estate investor, a bold and tenacious agent of change, an intelligent advocate for the underserved with wisdom beyond her years, an honorable nonprofit founder and president, an author, a screenwriter, a law student, and a small business owner with a specialty in nonprofit development, contracts, and funding. Her contributions to this event were insurmountable. She has often expressed that she wants God to be glorified through it all and to bring joy to the people of Earle. The videos and pictures speak more than words.
Cynthia Conner, was one of our most compassionate and first volunteers and donors of the Hearts for Earle Community Picnic. She is the honorable long-time elected City Clerk of the City of Earle, with over 25 years of excellence, service and dedication to the city altogether. If anyone knows the city of Earle, Cynthia is that person. There are not enough words to say to describe her contribution to the city and people of Earle. When we speak of Cynthia Conner, we speak of a pillar of Earle, a leader and agent of change. She is one of the greatest treasures that keeps the city of Earle progressing.
Angela Jones, one of the most resourceful donors and volunteers of the Hearts for Earle Community Picnic, who is also a beautiful professional, serial advocate and compassionate volunteer for philanthropic services and political movements throughout the tri-state region, resourceful connector of people, faculty of the Earle School District Superintendent's Office, and a current elected Councilwoman of the City of Earle. If you know Angela, her love for Earle and helping others is common knowledge. It really is who she is. There is not enough room here to share all she contributed to our special day.
Sherman Smith, the devout pastor of
Temple of Deliverance Ministries, a husband, father, a brilliant mind, the highly intelligent, wise and honorable former mayor of the city of Earle for 28 years. His prayers for the city of Earle and History Storytelling had a powerful impact on the attendees.
Pavielle Raymond Sierra Wofford , a devout follower of Jesus Christ, a beautiful mother, compassionate healthcare worker, lover of Earle, and bold agent of change. Not only did she donate financially, she also traveled from Kansas to donate her time volunteering. ❤️
Claudia Forrest, a longtime esteemed
School teacher of the Earle School District, who has possibly taught over 40% of those in the town at some juncture, a bold voice, a pillar of the community, current elected councilwoman of the city, and a wise business woman. Thank you for bringing your insurance table to offer what every living person needs to invest in, Insurance Policies.
Michelle Milow Beautifuldarkskin Milow, a fun resourceful kind hardworking multifaceted businesswoman with a heart of compassion for others, a loving beautiful mother, and the founder and coach of the multitalented dance group The BOC Girls. She brought entertainment, equipment, tables, and the joy of many children.
Steven Jones, a kind, intelligent, and courteous man of many gifts and talents, a man of valor, agent of change, former Arkansas State Representative, political advisor, and multifaceted expert providing political advocacy, throughout all tri-state regions. You made sure our people had restrooms on-site. That was a game changer.
DeLeathia Fields, the kind jovial warm amazing multi-branch manager of Regions Bank Earle, AR and Marion, AR. We were so pleased to have your table at our event.
Burnett Smith-Paige the vibrant strong intelligent jovial and compassionate office manager of Earle Family Health Center who brought out their huge team of Healthcare workers to serve the great people of Earle. The gift cards were the cherry on top! That was a sweet surprise.
Paris Stephens, a compassionate humble beautiful mother, creative businesswoman, innovator, lover of Jesus, quiet storm, watchman, nonprofit founder, armor bearer, and advocate of change who donated her time, grace, resources, and brought 3 other amazing volunteers to give back to the deserving people of Earle.
Porsche Doyle, the kind, smart, and professional business owner of Priority Taxes, former citizen of Earle, a mother and supporter of the cause. Thanks for flooding us with drinks to quench our thirst.
Dr. Carrie Bell , a mother, long-time social worker, multi-talented multi-degree-holding hardworking follower of Christ, event curator, amazing cook, creative artist, and compassionate zealous woman of honor. Your baked beans were a hit! We couldn't get enough of them! Thank you.
Stephanie Logan-Calloway a serial multi-talented businesswoman and creative event curator, a kind and compassionate charitable giver and heart to serve others. She is the owner of Cater 2 You By Steph. Her husband also accompanied her in volunteering. They were also of our top donors and volunteers, willing to serve and to the people of Earle without being asked. You showered the citizens of Earle with so many goodies. Your lemonade was a hit! We cannot thank you enough.
John Winder, a wise strong cardiovascular evasive specialist from one of Memphis' most prestigious Hospitals, and a trained martial artist. Thank you for the drinks, snacks, and water. You were a blessing.
Audrey P. Willis , a smart champion for change, a technology enthusiast and honorable businesswoman, current state representative candidate, and a compassionate people-centered philanthropic resourceful mission driven woman. Her husband also joined her to represent on such a heartwarming occasion. You brought your wisdom, media team, popcorn and jovial nature, with a side of dance moves. Your presence was felt in a beautiful way. Audrey for Arkansas - Candidate State Representative District 35 VOTE FOR AUDREY FOR ARKANSAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 35!
Immanuel Hoard, a kind generous serial entrepreneur, and multifaceted owner, serving a tri-state regions. He supplied almost all of the meat for the event to support the efforts to give back to our hometown.
Keisha Bowles, a witty beautiful intelligent resilient strong mother, speaker, visionary, writer, author, overcomer, and compassionate soul who has a heart for our hometown. She also brought along her mother, Sandra Bowles and Aunt Carolyn Nicks who blessed us with their kind words.
The amazing and talented DJs and sound from James Shephard (DJ Junya) and Ray Sanders (Boy Ray) who volunteered their time and skills to the Hearts for Earle Community Picnic to give back to our hometown. They set the tone with such grace and brought joy, dancing and much laughter to the citizens of Earle. They were the icing on top of this heartfelt event!
The beautiful kind intelligent and gracious Donnelly of Arkansas State University Mid-South, TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). She brought the program that offered academic guidance, counseling, and specialized support to first-generation, low-income, or disabled students. She also brought information about scholarships.
The awesome intelligent innovative Darrick Bowles, the regional manager of Cricket Wireless! You saved the day with bringing sound equipment to your booth, and allowing us to use it to hold us over until our DJs arrived. We were happy you brought out your table to offer wireless services and deals to the people of Earle.
The hardworking compassionate and humble Prentice Hoard for showing up without hesitation to tackle waste management throughout the event. We also heard you distributed flyers pre-event. May his blessings overflow and his joy be filled tenfold.
There are many more we'd like to also thank.
Stay tuned!
