American Childhood Cancer Organization of Arkansas (Formerly Candlelighters) www.acco.org/arkansas
Provides emotional, social, and practical assistance to children with cancer and their families. 501-376-4567

American Red Cross of Greater Arkansas  www.redcrosslittlerock.org 
Humanitarian organization that responds immediately and compassionately to the urgent needs of people devastated by fire and other natural or man-made disasters locally and nationally. 501-748-1030

Arkansas Enterprise for the Developmentally Disabled (AEDD) www.aeddinc.org
Provides comprehensive services to mentally retarded and developmentally disabled adults and children through the administration of direct service programs. 501-666-0246

Arkansas Foodbank  www.arkansasfoodbank.org
As the largest distributor of food in the state, this organization locates, secures, salvages and distributes donated food to the hungry in 33 counties in central and southern Arkansas. 501-565-8121

Arthritis Foundation, Arkansas Chapter  www.arthritis.org
Provides research and patient services to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. 501-664-7242

Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation  www.arprostatecancer.org
Raises awareness about the high risk of prostate cancer by facilitating early diagnosis and treatment. 501-748-1249

Arkansas Rice Depot  www.ricedepot.org
Alleviate hunger in Arkansas through 310 pantries, over 600 school food pantries, statewide disaster relief assistance and delivered food programs for home bound seniors. 501-565-8855

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas  www.bbbsca.org
Seeks to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth, primarily through a professionally-supported one-to-one relationship with a caring adult. 501-374-6661

Boys and Girls Club of Central Arkansas  www.arclubs.org
Serves youth ages 6-18 through programs designed to develop positive self-esteem and to help members reach their full potential. 501-666-8816

Boy Scouts of America, Quapaw Area Council  www.quapawbsa.org
Besides the traditional scouting programs for boys, the organization seeks to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. 501-664-4780

Camp Aldersgate  www.campaldersgate.net
Provides educational and recreational opportunities in an outdoor camp environment for children and youth who have medical or physical conditions or developmental delays. 501-225-1444

Centers for Youth and Families  www.centersforyouthandfamilies.org
Provides specialized prevention, intervention and treatment services that promote emotional and social wellness for children and youth who are abused, homeless or emotionally disturbed. 501-666-8686

City Year  www.cityyear.org/littlerock
Unites young people of all backgrounds, ages 17-24, for a demanding year of community service and leadership development. 501-707-1400

The First Tee of Arkansas  www.thefirstteear.org
Positively impacts the lives of children 6-17 by teaching life skills through golf. 501-562-4653

Francis A. Allen School  www.theallenschool.org
Creates a climate of acceptance of disabled persons and seeks to reduce long-term segregation of handicapped children through habitation and training. 501-664-2961

Girl Scouts- Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas  www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org
Inspires girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service so that they may become happy and resourceful citizens. 501-758-1020

Harmony Health Clinic www.harmonyclinicar.org
Harmony Health Clinic is a free medical, dental and pharmacy clinic for the uninsured and low wealth residents of Pulaski County, Arkansas. 501-375-4400

Heart of Arkansas United Way Volunteer Center
Recruits and refers nonprofit volunteers. 501-376-4567

Hearts and Hooves  www.heartsandhooves.com
Helps people with disabilities increase confidence and improve life skills by working with horses. 501-834-8509

Helping Hand of Greater Little Rock
Assists in meeting basic needs of the low-income, unemployed elderly or others suffering from emergencies. 501-372-4388

Jacksonville Senior Center
Provides services including nutrition, social activities and physical aid to enhance the quality of life for senior citizens. 501-982-7531

Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Pulaski County Special School Districts Welfare Funds
Provides confidential purchases of needed clothing, pre-arranged optical exams, and school supplies for indigent children.
Little Rock – 501-447-1136
North Little Rock – 501-771-8099
Pulaski County – 501-490-6219

Literacy Action of Central Arkansas  www.literacylittlerock.org
Teaches adults to read and immigrants to speak English. Matches volunteer tutors with students to work one-on-one. 501-372-7323

Little Rock Air Force Base Youth Center  www.lrafbservices.org
Provides opportunities for children of active duty military personnel to develop their physical, social, emotional and cognitive abilities including opportunities for achievement, leadership and recognition. 501-987-6355

Our House  www.ourhouseshelter.org
Provides emergency shelter, housing and day care while job skills are learned and opportunities are found to help the homeless re-enter society. Education and Training Center offers programs to develop residents' ability to be self-sufficient. Follow link to more information on computer skills classes. 501-374-7383

Pathfinder, Inc.  www.pathfinderinc.org
Provides services designed to allow mentally and physically challenged adults and children
to have access to community life. 501-982-0528

Recovery Centers of Arkansas  www.rcofa.org
Enables individuals to live free from the abuse of alcohol and drugs by providing treatment and other services with an atmosphere of dignity and respect. 501-372-4611

Ronald McDonald House  www.rmhclittlerock.org
Provides a safe home away from home for families having a critically ill child treated at Arkansas Children’s Hospital or another treatment center. 501-374-1956.

The Salvation Army  www.salvationarmycentralarkansas.org
Offers disaster and emergency assistance, food, lodging and counseling to help meet basic human needs. 501-374-9296

Senior Citizens Activities Today SCAT)  www.owlseniors.org
Establishes community centers offering recreational, nutritional, health and wellness program for the elderly. 501-374-0123

St. Francis House  www.stfrancisministries.com
Seeks to strengthen the family unit by ministering to those with social, economic or legal problems. 501-664-5036

The Gaines House, Inc. www.gaineshouse.org
Supervised transitional home for women, 18 or older, with mental, physical or emotional disabilities who require a supportive living environment, while preparing for independent living. 501-376-4015

The Arkansas Homefront Fund
The Arkansas Homefront Fund was established by the Heart of Arkansas United Way to provide assistance to Arkansas Reserve Components members and their families in times of financial crisis caused by mobilization and/or deployment to fight the war on terrorism. Any current member of a reserve component unit located in Arkansas and is currently deployed, scheduled to deploy, or is returning from mobilization and deployment is eligible.

Women and Children First  www.wcfarkansas.org
Provides court advocates and other services to battered women empowering them and their children to lead lives free of domestic violence. 1-800-332-4443

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