GIVING GUIDE – Jonesboro Right Now – This section of our Giving Guide details a list of various organizations that assist with the overall health and wellness in Jonesboro and Craighead County.
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:
Addiction Services and Recovery
Breaking Bonds Ministries: This is a faith-based organization that helps men overcome addiction. The treatment it provides is free. It can be contacted at info@bbcministriesinc.org or at 870-333-5404. Click here to give online.
John 3:16 Ministries: Provides addiction and recovery treatment programs for men and women through a faith-based program. It can be contacted at john316thecure@gmail.com, at 870-799-2525, or be visited at 75 Holmes Road in Charlotte. Click here to give online.
NEA Divine Intervention: A faith-based organization assisting those struggling with addiction. It can be reached at neadivineintervention@gmail.com, at 870-206-8406, and is located at 2222 Spence Circle in Jonesboro. Click here to give online.
Disability and Accessibility Services
Abilities Unlimited: Founded in 1963, this organization serves and supports people with disabilities. It provides residential services and job opportunities through its retail store and recycling services. It can be reached at 870-932-1551 or visited at 806 Burke Ave. in Jonesboro.
Ag for Autism: Ag for Autism brings together agricultural and non-agricultural businesses to collect donations and regularly hold fundraisers to benefit autism research and therapy programs. It can be reached at 870-573-4874 or at agforautism@gmail.com. Click here to give online and here for volunteer information.
East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging: Established in 1978, this organization offers a range of services to older adults and people with disabilities and serves 12 counties in Northeast Arkansas. It can be reached at referral@eaaaa.org or at 870-601-2079. Click here to give online and here for volunteer information.
Focus, Inc.: Serves individuals with developmental disabilities who are underserved, either due to the severity of their disability or lack of support, aiming to create lifestyle changes that will meet primary needs. It can be reached at 870-935-2750 and is located at 504 Flint St. in Jonesboro. Click here to give online and here for volunteer information.
Jonesboro Human Development Center (JHDC) Volunteer Council: The JHDC Volunteer Council assists with the fundraising for the JHDC, a state-run facility that provides 24-hour residential services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Residents receive vocational, recreational and life-skills education, as well as medical care, counseling, speech therapy, and more. It is located at 4701 Colony Drive in Jonesboro and can be reached at 870-932-4043.
The Learning Center (TLC) of Northeast Arkansas: Operating since 1959, TLC serves children and adults with developmental and learning disabilities, providing various forms of therapy, diagnoses and resources for families. It can be reached at 870-666-5155. Click here for donation information.
Zachary’s Sensory Gym: While this organization is still searching for a permanent building, when acquired, it will serve as a sensory-friendly space where neurodivergent children can decompress, play, and have fun. It can be reached at 870-530-7871. Click here to give online.
Health and Wellness
American Red Cross Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas Chapter: Assists with disaster relief, first aid education, and supplies blood to hospitals and medical centers. It can be reached at 870-932-3212 and is located at 2416 S. Madison St. in Jonesboro. Click here to donate online, and here for volunteer information.
Community Health Education Foundation: Provides health education programs to the community, such as screenings, conferences, and more. Also works to place automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools and community centers throughout Northeast Arkansas. It can be contacted at chefjonesboro@gmail.com, or at 870-931-4044. Click here to give online.
Jonesboro Church Health Center: Provides low-cost, high-quality medical care for those with low incomes and no insurance. It focuses on adult primary care, preventative services, and chronic condition management. It is located at 870-972-4777 and is located at 500 Kitchen St. in Jonesboro. Click here for donation information.
Make-A-Wish Mid-South: Grants wishes to children battling critical illnesses and hosts numerous fundraising opportunities throughout the year, including the Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon hosted by the Jonesboro Media Group and K8. It can be reached at 901-680-9474. Click here to donate and here for volunteer information.
Methodist Family Health Foundation: Supports the mission of Methodist Family Health to provide mental and behavioral health treatment through fundraising and giving. It can be reached at foundation@methodistfamily.org or at 501-906-4253. Click here to donate online and here for volunteer information.
NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation: Helps provide funding for medical procedures and treatment for patients in need, grief counseling, childhood obesity treatment, and more. It can be reached at 870-936-8479. Click here to give online.
North Jonesboro Community Development Corporation: Supports and advocates for marginalized and low-income communities, primarily focusing on North Jonesboro. It offers health education through classes, cooking demonstrations, and more. It can be reached at 870-293-6298, at eagnew@jcdc.info, and is located at 911 Magnolia Road in Jonesboro.
St. Bernards Foundation: Serves as the fundraising arm for St. Bernards Healthcare to assist with community education, treatment, and various health services. It can be reached at foundation@sbrmc.org, or at 870-207-2500, and is located at 400 East St. in Jonesboro. Click here to give online and here for volunteer information.
The Diaper Storehouse: Primarily focuses on distributing diapers and baby wipes to families experiencing financial hardships, but also offers baby formula and food, diaper rash cream, as well as parental education and resources. It can be reached at 870-275-0740 or at info@thediaperstorehouse.org and is located at 911 Magnolia Road in Jonesboro. Click here to give online.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Foundation: Helps support UAMS’s statewide network, which includes facilities in Jonesboro, and advance the mission of education, research, and patient care. It can be reached at advancement@uams.edu or at 501-686-8200. Click here to give online.