Columbia County Community Foundation

06/19/2026

06/11/2026

ATTENTION NONPROFITS! GIVING TREE GRANTS OPEN ON JULY 10!

Our Giving Tree grant cycle opens in one month! Learn more by visiting arcf.org/givingtree

Portal opens July 10, 2026. Deadline to apply is August 15, 2026.

06/11/2026

06/03/2026

We’re Hiring a Digital Media Producer!

Join the Arkansas Community Foundation team and help tell the stories that inspire generosity and strengthen communities across our state.

The Digital Media Producer plays a vital role on the Communications team, implementing key marketing, communications, and public relations efforts across multiple channels in support of Arkansas Community Foundation’s mission.

Click here to read the full job description: arcf.org/jobs
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05/31/2026

This year, the Community Foundation will once again support local efforts all over the state related to animal welfare. And it’s happening because of the forethought of one animal lover: Martha Barber

Martha established the Martha Barber Animal Welfare Endowment in 1998 as a testament to her love for animals. She truly adored “all creatures great and small,” but dogs and cats particularly. Over time she became so excited about the need for such funds that she wanted to get started rather than waiting for her death. She made charitable gifts to open a current fund that would then later receive her estate for a permanent endowment. She would proudly share pictures of the animals her gifts helped sent to her from humane societies throughout the state. What joy that giving brought her!

She lived a life defined by curiosity, creativity, and exploration. An artist, educator, and world traveler, she helped found the art department at what would become UALR and later returned as a professor, shaping generations of students in painting, design, and art history. Martha passed away in 2010 at 90 years old. Since then, the fund has supported animal welfare organizations all over the state.

The fund is endowed, meaning it will continue to generate the dollars to pay for animal welfare programs forever. Sixteen years after her passing, Martha Barber is still creating impact in this community. That’s the power of an endowment!

05/25/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of . We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

Our sincere gratitude goes out to those brave men and women who served our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

05/20/2026

Today, we visited Miss Martin's class at Central Elementary School to take a walk with her students using the walking classroom. It was fun to see how it works with preloaded lessons that a teacher from Florida created. We granted Central Elementary School a Child Activity Grant last December from ARCF and matched it so they could have two sets. It’s a fun way to learn outside the classroom!

05/17/2026

One of the easiest ways we can support each other is by simply liking, following and sharing posts on social media. It costs nothing, takes seconds, and helps nonprofits expand their reach and share their mission with more people. 💚💛💚

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