Liza Raible of Pulaski County
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is proud to celebrate Liza Raible as the April 2025 Student of the Month. This Pulaski County powerhouse is proving that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. Liza is currently pursuing a degree in health studies at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She has plans to…
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Behind the Board: Treasurer Michael O’Bryan
Meet Michael O’Bryan, the Board Treasurer for Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund!For the past three years, Michael O’Bryan has played a key role on the ASPSF Board of Directors by serving on the Finance and Executive committees. On the Finance Committee, he works with staff and other board members to review the organization’s budget so…
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2 Stone County Students Receive ASPSF Scholarship
Nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) awarded 550 scholarships for the spring semester, including two from Stone County. Riley Gilpatrick and Amber Raker both of Mountain View received single parent scholarships on March 24 at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. The ceremony included a celebration for 26 ASPSF recipients from Cleburne,…
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ASPSF Awards 97 Spring 2025 Scholarships to Single Parents in Northeast Arkansas
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) congratulates the Spring 2025 scholarship recipients from the counties of Clay, Craighead, Greene, Lawrence, Mississippi, Poinsett, and Randolph in Northeast Arkansas. Thanks to the support of local donors and state funding, ASPSF awarded scholarships totaling over $137,000 to 97 single parents pursuing associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and skilled-trade…
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Inaugural ASPSF Day of Giving Raises $34K for Single Parents
Nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) held its first Day of Giving on National Single Parent Day on March 21. In total, 163 supporters raised $34,090 to support single parent students. Additionally, 11 cities declared March 21 as ASPSF Day of Giving: Cabot, Conway, Fort Smith, Harrison, Helena, Hot Springs, Jasper, Jonesboro, Maumelle, North…
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4 Members Join ASPSF Board of Directors
Statewide nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is thrilled to welcome new members to its Board of Directors. The ASPSF Board elected Shae Hughes of JLL in February and then elected Meredith Hale of Stone Ward, Marshunda Jones of Entergy, and Sara Neal of Arkansas Children’s in March. The four bring unique talents and passion to…
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Letter From the CEO: March 2025
Dear Friends, I want to share Tikima’s story. She is a determined, single mom who received one of our scholarships. Tikima graduated last Fall. But her journey wasn’t easy — just like others who are awaiting scholarships. That’s why I’m writing you today. Tikima has two energetic little boys. Before her scholarship, she had to…
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ASPSF Presents The Gatsby in Hot Springs on April 24
For 15 years, the Single Parent Style Show luncheon has raised thousands of dollars for scholarships. This spring, the beloved annual fundraiser is evolving into an unforgettable evening of 1920s glamour. Nonprofit Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is thrilled to present The Gatsby, a dazzling new fundraiser set for Thursday, April 24, from 6-9…
Read More Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund hosts first Day of Giving on March 21
In Arkansas, over 130,000 single parents are raising kids alone. Many of them struggle to afford higher education that can lift their whole family out of poverty. Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is tackling this issue on Friday, March 21 with its inaugural ASPSF Day of Giving at aspsfday.org. This 24-hour event on National Single…
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ASPSF Staff Spotlight: Arlene Green
Meet Arlene Green, the Chief Operations Officer for Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund. She’s been with the organization for five years, first as its IT Manager. But her role has grown beyond asking staff “Have you tried turning it off and on again?” Truly, Arlene makes ASPSF run efficiently and effectively. Get to know Arlene…
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