Great news is coming out of Jonesboro for single parents across Arkansas: the King Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund, providing a meaningful boost to one of the state’s most impactful education-focused nonprofits.

The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has long been dedicated to helping single parents overcome financial barriers and achieve their academic goals. Scholarships from the fund give recipients the chance to build brighter futures for themselves and their children — and a grant of this size from the King Foundation helps ensure that mission can reach even more deserving families.

Single parents pursuing college degrees face unique challenges, from managing childcare and work schedules to covering tuition and everyday expenses. Scholarship support can make the difference between a dream deferred and a diploma earned. The King Foundation’s generous contribution signals strong community confidence in the fund’s work and its lasting impact on Arkansas families.

Also on the horizon for Jonesboro families, a local organization is gearing up to host its 3rd Annual School Supply Giveaway in August. Now in its third year, the event reflects the kind of neighbor-helping-neighbor spirit that makes Jonesboro such a strong community. Students heading back to school will have the chance to receive supplies they need to start the year off right — at no cost to their families.

Together, these two initiatives highlight what makes the Jonesboro area special: organizations and foundations that invest real resources into the people around them. Whether it’s helping a single mom finish her degree or making sure a child has a fresh notebook on the first day of school, the community continues to show up in meaningful ways. Keep an eye out for details on the school supply giveaway as August approaches — and a heartfelt thank-you to the King Foundation for investing in Arkansas families.

Sources: Jonesboro Right Now, Jonesboro Right Now