The holiday season is a time of reflection, and as I look back on my first seven months with Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. I’m thankful for those who make our work possible and inspired by the single parents who persevere to build better lives for their families. Single parents face … Read more
Meet Gary Thompson! This single dad from Izard County is an inspiring example of perseverance and commitment to building a brighter future for himself and his family. After a series of layoffs, Gary realized he needed to further his education to provide for his 9-year-old daughter, Shelby. He enrolled in Ozarka College’s welding program, and … Read more
Holly (right) receives her ASPSF Fall 2024 scholarship with her daughter, Kinzlee. The pandemic uprooted so many lives, but not for Holly. 2020 was the year when she transformed her life. “I decided to take a chance and do something different,” said the single mom. “The last and final time I used a substance was … Read more
This December, Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is proud to honor Carla McFadden as the Volunteer of the Month for her dedication and passion for supporting single parent students. As a former single parent, Carla understands firsthand the challenges faced by the individuals ASPSF supports. And as the Director of Career Pathways Initiative at the … Read more
Dear ASPSF Supporters, I wanted to take a few moments to express my gratitude. I have completed my final term and received my final grades with the news that I am officially a magna cum laude graduate with a 3.82 GPA. While this reflects my hard work, I am not sure I could have … Read more