Their perseverance and bright spirits inspired us to recognize and share stories of local heroes who continue to make positive differences in the community.
The Mayfly Project is a 501(c)(3) national organization that uses fly fishing as a catalyst to mentor and support children in foster care. The Mission of The Mayfly Project is to support children in foster care through fly fishing and introduce them to their local water ecosystems, with the hope that connecting them to a rewarding hobby will provide an opportunity for foster children to have fun, build confidence, and develop a meaningful connection with the outdoors. Rainwater, Holt & Sexton is proud to present them with our vending machine charity donation.
Rise House (previously The Women’s Shelter of Central Arkansas) is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides a promise of hope and a haven of safety for adults and children seeking relief from domestic violence and sexual abuse. Rise has been aiding victims of family violence in central Arkansas since 1995. Their goal is to help each person who comes to their door rise up from the threat of domestic and sexual violence. They provide outreach services including emergency shelter, food, clothing, legal advocacy, and crisis counseling. Rainwater, Holt & Sexton are honored to present them with this month’s vending machine charity donation.
Alzheimer’s Arkansas is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to help family caregivers in Arkansas whose loved ones are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Their volunteer Board of Directors is composed of local community members, their services are free, and all funds collected from donations are spent ONLY in Arkansas. We are proud to financially partner with this group by awarding them as our monthly vending machine charity winner.
Open Arms Shelter is a 24-bed facility providing both temporary and long-term housing to children who are victims of abuse and neglect from birth up to 18 years of age. Since 1986, they have provided emergency safe housing to thousands of children 24-hours a day, seven days a week as well as providing three home-cooked meals a day and snacks. They are also one of the few emergency shelters in Arkansas that will accept children under the age of eight, teenage mothers with their children and large sibling groups. Because of their efforts in providing care for these children, Rainwater, Holt & Sexton proudly presents them with this month’s vending machine charity donation.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace believes all children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. They are a team of volunteers and donors, which includes individuals, school shop classes, and many local businesses dedicated to building, assembling, and delivering hundreds of top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Their organization is steadily growing, and their goal is to work on opening more chapters across the country to serve more people. We are proud to financially partner with this group by awarding them as our monthly vending machine charity winner.
Adam’s Clubhouse provides intellectually and physically disabled, school age children a protective, nurturing, and caring environment through after school and summer care programs. Their goal is to give parents and guardians the opportunity to focus on their employment or education to better provide for their families and allowing them a break as caregivers by providing a safe daycare option for their children. Rainwater, Holt & Sexton are honored to present Adam’s Clubhouse with this month’s vending machine charity donation.
ARORA is a team made up of nurses, physicians, medical technicians, social workers, and administrators orchestrating the amazing medical miracle of the recovery of organs, tissue and eyes for transplantation. Through education, support services and programs, and close partnerships with hospitals and medical professionals across the state, their team is dedicated to maximizing every opportunity for organ and tissue donation. Rainwater, Holt & Sexton is delighted to honor this month’s vending machine charity donation to ARORA.
Jericho Way is Central Arkansas’ only homeless day resource center. They provide the homeless community with breakfast/lunch, laundry facilities, showers, clothing, phones/computer access, transportation assistance and many other resources. Rainwater, Holt & Sexton is honored to present them with this month’s vending machine charity donation.
Child Advocacy Alliance provides guidance, treatment, and support for child victims of abuse and neglect, from the initial investigation of abuse to their placement in a safe, permanent home. Their goal is to protect children from further trauma and to provide them with a foundation for healing from their abuse. Along with this month’s vending machine charity donation, Rainwater, Holt & Sexton would like to thank them for protecting Arkansas children and restoring hope to their lives.
Into the Light works to bring awareness and education to the issue of sex trafficking. They are designed to foster trauma-informed, long-term relationships with children whose lives have been impacted by the trauma of the sex industry in Arkansas. Because of their commitment to ending the sex trafficking of children, Rainwater, Holt & Sexton is proud to present Into the Light with our vending machine charity donation.
Hub of Hope is passionate about sharing insight and education about the core causes of human trafficking and exploitation with communities so they can have an opportunity to address these injustices at their origin as opposed to constantly treating symptoms of the crimes. The education provided helps increase situational understanding, reduces stigmatization of victims, and empowers communities to effectively take action against trafficking in their regions. In addition to educating communities about this issue, Hub of Hope provides an array of victim services, including direct and indirect services. We are proud to financially partner with this group by awarding them as our monthly vending machine charity winner.
The Confess Project is committed to building a culture of mental health for boys, men of color, and their families through capacity building, advocacy, organizing, and movement building. Through mentorship, the Barbers Coalition, a Film & Entertainment program, and other enterprises, they are changing the narrative of mental health for young men of color and their families. Their dedicated work to the young black and brown men have earned them this month’s vending machine charity award winner.
Founded by Little Rock native, Tommy Covington, Cov’s Kids is a mentoring program designed to empower at-risk youth in the greater Little Rock community to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their personal potential in both their community and family. Through outdoor activities such as fishing and bow hunting, Cov’s Kids helps teach self-confidence and inspire life-long growth. More information about becoming a Cov’s Kid or a mentor, can be found on their website. Rainwater, Holt & Sexton is delighted to honor this month’s vending machine charity award to Cov’s Kids.
Parkview High School JROTC is a military program, affiliated with the U.S. Navy, that is designed to offer high school students motivation and leadership experiences to become better citizens. This program raises funding to support youth interested in joining the military by sending them to leadership camp, and by offering scholarships for graduating seniors who want to further their education in this career. After receiving a live presentation of colors, Rainwater, Holt & Sexton was excited to present Parkview R.O.T.C. with this month’s vending machine charity donation.
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