Their perseverance and bright spirits inspired us to recognize and share stories of local heroes who continue to make positive differences in the community.
Lonoke County Safe Haven (LCSH) is an organization that offers hope, healing, and independence to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. LCSH provides a safe space for recovery from trauma, bridging the gap between survivors’ needs and available services, providing tools for survivors to make healthy relationship choices and live independently. LCSH offers education, prevention, and awareness in school districts and community events about domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, its signs, and its effects on families and communities.
The Hope Movement Coalition was founded by families who have experienced the devastating loss of loved ones to fentanyl poisoning and opioid-related deaths. The organization provides compassionate support, resources, and a sense of community for individuals grieving a loss due to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or fentanyl poisoning. By bringing together people with shared experiences, the Hope Movement helps families navigate the healing process, find strength during difficult times, and rediscover hope.
The C.A.T.C.H. Project (Children’s Access to Clean Homes) works to reduce environmental neglect reports and lower the risk of infections and illness. By providing cleaning supplies, families can redirect their limited resources toward necessities such as utilities, groceries, and other essential expenses. Their goal is to enhance the health, well-being, and overall quality of life for families across Arkansas. Rainwater, Holt & Sexton is honored to present them with the firm’s latest vending machine charity donation.
Little Rock Southwest Magnet High School serves students from ninth through twelfth grade and only opened its doors in Fall 2020. The school has incredible facilities provided by the district, but essential lab supplies for science classes and advanced-level experiments aren’t funded by the district. Thanks to our vending machine charity donation, Rainwater, Holt & Sexton is helping to support this school.
Women & Children First is a nonprofit in Arkansas that provides free, life-saving support to victims of domestic violence and their children. They offer a 24-hour crisis hotline, safe emergency shelter, legal advocacy, food, clothing, childcare, and help with court protection orders. Their mission is to help survivors rebuild their lives with safety, dignity, and support.
Lisa’s Closet is a nonprofit organization founded in loving memory of Lisa Barber, a compassionate woman devoted to giving back. After her passing in 2020, her husband, Sean Barber, and their son, Braxton Barber, created the charity to honor her legacy. Lisa’s Closet provides essential items to school-aged children, including brand-new shoes, clothing, and books that promote kindness. With a vision to expand across Arkansas, the organization is dedicated to ensuring that more children have the resources they need to thrive.
Stephens Elementary, serving students from ages 3 to 5th grade, is dedicated to technology and computer literacy. To help improve standardized test scores, the school is working to implement the IXL learning program, which provides personalized education for each student. Thanks to our Vending Machine Charity donation, Rainwater, Holt & Sexton is helping fund educators to facilitate this program.
The Van’s mission is simply to locate and love our unsheltered neighbors, wherever they may be. They visit current homeless camps, search for new camps, comb alleyways, check under bridges, and seek out people deep in the woods, etc. We take supplies such as food, water, clothing, and hygiene products to people where they are. Rainwater, Holt & Sexton is honored to present them with this month’s vending machine charity donation.
The Arkansas Foodbank is the foundation in the fight against hunger. They find pathways to connect people, resources and food to reach those in need, providing dignity, hope and a brighter future for all Arkansans. Rainwater, Holt & Sexton is honored to present them with this month’s vending machine charity donation.
Bethany Christian Services is a global nonprofit dedicated to helping families thrive. Bethany demonstrates the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by protecting children, empowering youth, and strengthening families through quality social services. They envision a world where all children, youth, and families are safe, loved, and connected. Because of their efforts, Rainwater, Holt & Sexton proudly presents them with this month’s vending machine charity donation.
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. They do this by educating the public and advocating for public policies about mental health and suicide prevention. Rainwater, Holt & Sexton is honored to present them with this month’s vending machine charity donation.
New Beginnings ministers to young families by providing ultrasounds and support during pregnancy, and material resources such as diapers, baby equipment, and more until the child is two years of age. Not only does this ministry focus on expecting and new moms but they have begun a focus on fathers during 2023. Rainwater, Holt & Sexton is honored to present them with our vending machine charity donation.
Arkansas Paws in Prison is committed to rehabilitating inmates and giving shelter dogs a second chance at life. Selected inmates have the opportunity to become trainers of rescue dogs in the program. Inmates work with the dogs teaching them basic obedience skills and properly socializing the animals, making them more adoptable. Rainwater, Holt & Sexton is proud to present them with our vending machine charity donation.
Holy Sews provides handmade infant burial clothing for families that experience the loss of their baby during gestational weeks 16-25. These micropreemie babies are much too tiny and fragile for any other clothing that is readily available. We accomplish this by supplying hospitals and funeral homes with a stock of layettes that families can choose from. All of this is provided at absolutely no charge to the hospitals, funeral homes, or the families that they serve. Rainwater, Holt & Sexton is honored to present them with our vending machine charity donation.
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.
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