The mission of Central Arkansas Pride is to raise awareness of diversity in the community and, through celebration and education, recognize the positive contributions of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community in Arkansas, teach tolerance and acceptance, eliminate prejudice and bias both internally and externally, and honor our sexuality, our culture, our families, our […]
Second Sunday Mission is the name given to a project which was begun by the Service Committee several years ago which collects donations for a specific charity. Originally the collection was designated for the second Sunday of each month but was soon expanded to continue for the entire month. Charities which have benefited from the […]
The Stewpot has been located on the second floor of the First Presbyterian Church in Little Rock since 1972. Stewpot served the first meal to 16 people at a cost of $.99 per meal in 1972. In 2019, it served over 45,000 meals at a cost of $2.75 per meal. There is one full time […]
The Treats and Treasures sale is set for Saturday August 17, 2024 from 7a.m. to 3p.m. Westover’s Presbyterian Women sponsor an annual fundraiser “Treats & Treasures,”(T&T ) every year. Held each August, the two weeks prior to the event are a frenzy of gathering, pricing, organizing, and displaying the vast array of items donated by […]
Westover’s Presbyterian Women clip coupons to support the charities they work with by supplying items they can use – often getting free items (toothpaste, shampoo, canned goods, deodorant, etc.) or at greatly reduced cost (detergent, fabric softener, soaps, paper towels, etc). These supplies are donated to Our House, Women and Children First, the boys at […]
Presbyterian Women provide blankets for patients in palliative care at UAMS. We cut and tie “no sew” fleece blankets after church on third Sundays (except holidays). Everyone is invited to join us. Once a month, we take fleece to Presbyterian Village so the residents can participate in this program. The blankets are delivered to the […]
The mission of the Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Services is to share Christ’s healing Love with children, youth and families in crisis. Vera Lloyd maintains an administrative office in Little Rock, Arkansas and a campus in Monticello, Arkansas. Dedicated staff carry out this mission every day through comprehensive services available to youth and families who live […]
Women and Children First, a Center Against Family Violence, is a shelter for women and their children who are victims of abuse. Their mission is to empower women to live independently and free from domestic violence. Their transitional housing program enables participants to receive housing and supportive services for one year after leaving the shelter. […]