Statewide nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is excited to share that Michele Barraza joined the team on Aug. 12. As Program Manager for the ASPSF West Central Region, Barraza will manage volunteers and assist single parent students in Conway, Faulkner, Perry, Pope, and Yell counties. She will play a critical role in awarding scholarships … Read more
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is honored to have volunteers like Sherry Breckenridge, the August 2024 Volunteer of the Month. For Sherry, helping her community — especially young single parents — is a core part of who she is. “First and foremost, I have a heart and calling to help others,” she said. “I believe … Read more
Small business owner. Church clerk. Massage therapist. Mom. College student. All of these describe Alta Mae Jones, Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund’s August 2024 Student of the Month. And soon, she’ll trade “college student” for “college graduate.” This incredible single parent has always made the best of any situation, showing her 15-year-old son how hard … Read more
A hand-painted Razorback stool sits in Dr. Debbie Faubus-Kendrick’s living room. She has other Hog memorabilia, but this item is special because she collected it through ASPSF’s online auction last year. “It’s one of my favorite things!” she said. The stool’s artist was none other than ASPSF staff member Arlene Green, and Debbie is challenging … Read more