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The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation exists to relentlessly pursue economic, educational, social, ethnic and racial equity for all Arkansans.

04/10/2026

Save the Date! 🎉Just Communities of Arkansas’s 61st Annual Humanitarian Awards takes place on Thursday, April 16th. All sponsorships will go towards the development and expansion of programs centered around initiatives such as: community outreach activities, anti-bullying experiences, and leadership development training. Please visit here:https://arkansasjustcommunities.org to learn more about becoming a sponsor!

04/08/2026

The Arkansas Times sat down with Epiphany Morrow, aka Big Piph, to discuss his latest short documentary on Pine Bluff. Through positive narrative change, Morrow strongly believes an individual is more proud of where they come from when there is representation. You can access the full article by clicking here:https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2026/03/19/big-piphs-new-documentary-challenges-negative-views-of-pine-bluff, and watch the Pine Bluff documentary by clicking here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8FqgnHXmR4.

04/06/2026

President and CEO of Deep South Today, Warwick Sabin, wrote a short article discussing the growing shrinkage of newsrooms across the nation. Because of this, local communities suffer the most, as their access to resources and information becomes stagnant. To combat this challenge, purposeful investments in news infrastructure is needed. Read Sabin’s full article now by clicking the link here: https://heartlandforward.org/pulse/local-journalism-helps-communities-solve-problems-but-heartland-newrooms-are-disappearing/

03/27/2026

Join us in celebrating Sherra Bennett on being named to the Arkansas Business 2026 40 Under 40! 🎉 See the full list of honorees here: https://loom.ly/wqylNic

03/25/2026

“We have a significant societal issue about the cost and affordability of child care in Arkansas and nationally, but there are things that businesses can do today that have an immediate and measurable impact on the retention and productivity of employees in Arkansas.”

WRF partner Arkansas Excel by Eight was recently featured in Arkansas Business discussing how childcare affects both childhood development and the workforce due to lack of time, affordability, and resources. Read more to see how the nonprofit is partnering with F&M Bank and other organizations to implement childcare programs across Arkansas, as well as helping with employee turnover rates. The full article can be found here: https://loom.ly/seqQ_R8

03/23/2026

“We have Civil Rights history, we have Blues history, we have Civil War history, we have Trail of Tears history, we have cinematic history.” - Meet Jimmy Cunningham, the Executive Director of the Delta Rhythm & Bayous Alliance. Through passion and concern, watch Cunningham explain the importance of not only Pine Bluff, but the preservation and accessibility of Delta history. Here to Thrive: a Pine Bluff Story is available to watch on Youtube now! : https://loom.ly/YMagv6g

03/18/2026

As featured in Arkansas Times, the Arkansas Appleseed Legal Justice Center has just released their school funding report titled “Fund Students First”. Highlighting systemic and financial challenges and barriers, read the full report now by visiting here: https://loom.ly/o-cO3Dg . To learn more about Arkansas Appleseed, visit their website here: https://loom.ly/tIcD1ZY

03/16/2026

Transport yourself to Pine Bluff, Arkansas: one of America’s fastest shrinking cities located just 45 minutes away from Little Rock. Once one of the biggest meccas for Black wealth and entrepreneurship, see how this city is placing its name - and its people - back on the map. Watch Here to Thrive: A Pine Bluff Story hosted by Big Piph: https://loom.ly/wFVtGwY

03/13/2026

Sherra Bennett is a true powerhouse in strategic grantmaking, bringing the principles of community-based social work to life through strategic partnerships and communication. At the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, her work is grounded in a commitment to movement building and place-based investment. With a deep commitment to collaboration and authenticity, Sherra’s leadership reflects both heart and strategy. Her work continues to strengthen communities across the state and beyond, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of her impact and leadership.

02/25/2026

Circles NWA has just released their first five-year impact report since being founded by Innovative Poverty Solutions in 2020. See how issues impacting ALICE and other systemic barriers have been addressed through Circles NWA, and what’s in store for the future, by clicking the link here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/bfiro/aidt/ =1

To learn more about Circles NWA, click here:
https://circlesnwa.org/about-us/

02/17/2026

We are excited to announce our new members of the Executive Committee of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation's Board of Directors: Frederick C. Leonard, Alejandro Avilés, and Melissa Wyman Bradley!

01/29/2026

The United Way’s 2026 ALICE National Summit left attendees teary-eyed with hope as young speakers of WRF’s ALICE Youth Leadership Coalition shared their experiences and aspirations for the future of Arkansas. Read how one speaker in particular, Jasmine Serrano, enraptured the audience: https://loom.ly/K4eMlLU

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225 E Markham Street
Little Rock, AR
72201

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+15013766854

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