GIVING GUIDE – Jonesboro Right Now – This section of our Giving Guide community outreach organizations, as well as foundations providing grants to other area nonprofits. It also highlights civic groups in the area.
While some national organizations may be included in this list, JRN is highlighting local chapters, so your gift stays in the area.
Each section features a brief overview of each organization and how to contact it, and may include ways to donate and volunteer. All organizations listed are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt.
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Scroll through the guide or use the following links to quickly find organizations to donate to:
Civic Groups
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club: Hosts community engagement events and brings in guest speakers for club members to learn about various programs. Provides scholarships and monetary donations to area causes. It can be reached at cwhartwig@gmail.com.
Jonesboro-University Rotary Club: Promotes peace, health, education, food security, and more. It hosts community engagement events – such as its annual Pot ‘O Gold fundraiser – hears from area speakers and donates to local causes. It can be reached at at 870-761-2666.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Jonesboro: Hosts numerous community engagement events, such as the Pop Stricklin Pancake Breakfast, and raises money for scholarships awarded to area seniors and other causes. It can be reached at jonesborokiwanis@suddenlink.net.
Rotary Club of Jonesboro: Serving Jonesboro’s community for 107 years, the Rotary Club promotes peace, health, education, food security, and more. It hosts community engagement events, hears from area speakers, and donate to local causes. It can be reached at admin@jonesbororotary.org.
Community Outreach
Craighead County Community Foundation (CCCF): An affiliate of the Arkansas Community Foundation – a statewide nonprofit organization – the CCCF provides resources, insight and inspiration to build stronger Arkansas communities, and awards grants to local nonprofits. Click here to donate. It can be reached at 870-290-3166, or at craigheadcounty@arcf.org.
El Centro Hispano: Provides bilingual social, legal, educational, health, cultural, and civic engagement services to Jonesboro’s Latino community. It provides English classes, citizenship classes, and Spanish classes for adults and children throughout the year, among other services. It can be reached at 870-931-1884 or at info@jhcsi.org, and is located at 211 Vandyne St. in Jonesboro. Click here to give online.
Fisher Street Community in Action (FSCIA): FSCIA aims to improve neighborhood life through outreach, events, and partnerships that promote safety, connection, and well-being. It can be reached at 870-680-0561.
Over a Cup: Assists Northeast Arkansas women entrepreneurs, particularly Black women entrepreneurs. It teaches women about various business topics such as seeking grant funding, setting a budget, and more. It can be reached at 501-404-8942, or at oacwomen@gmail.com. It is located at 1411 Franklin St. in Jonesboro. Click here to give online.
Salvation Army of Jonesboro: The Salvation Army provides several resources, including a homeless shelter, the Angel Tree and Silver Bells Christmas gift donation drives, a food pantry, and more. It serves eight counties in Northeast Arkansas. It can be reached at 870-932-3785 or at holly.mcleod@uss.salvationarmy.org. It is located at 800 Cate Ave. in Jonesboro.
The Warrior Center: This organization assists minority women on the brink, providing financial, education and workforce readiness help. This is a faith-based organization. It can be reached at 870-930-0187 or at info@thewarriorcenter.faith, and is located at 361 Southwest Drive in Jonesboro. Click here to give online.
United Way of Northeast Arkansas: United Way of NEA funds various local nonprofits through grants, and works to improve the region through advancing health, opportunities for youth, and financial security. It can be reached at 870-935-3658 or online here and is located at 407 Union St. in Jonesboro. Click here to give online and here for volunteer information.