Returning to school twice, single mom never gave up on her dream of becoming a nurse
Deanna McHenry is counting down the days until her May 13 graduation. “I can’t wait for the moment I walk across that stage and tell my son that this…
Supporter Spotlight: Jake Hambleton
Texarkana’s very own Jake from State Farm — the agent, not the actor — doesn’t wear khakis every day, but he is a good neighbor! “I love meeting people from…
Your generosity gave hope to Valerie during an uncertain time
As if finals aren’t already hard enough, rising prices are making everything harder. Last fall, Valerie was worried how she’d get through the holidays with her three kids. She…
ASPSF honors Ouachita County volunteer for nearly 20 years of service
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is proud to recognize Gwendolyn Edwards for her volunteer service to single parents in Ouachita County. For nearly 20 years, she has assisted in…
ASPSF Alumna Rachel Childers
Rachel Childers gushes gratitude for the support she received from Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund. While attending Benton Beauty Academy, the aid covered nearly all her tuition for the yearlong…
ASPSF alumna Kathy Smith ‘instrumental’ in planning fundraising event
Volunteers like Kathy Smith help Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund fundraise successfully! Kathy played a key part in planning a benefit concert by county music star Trey Taylor last fall…
ASPSF December 2022 Student of the Month
Ferrin C. (left) receives her Fall 2022 scholarship from Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund Program Manager Kim Paul-Williams. For the past seven years, Ferrin C. has worked in Boone County’s…