Come see how your support helps single parents achieve their academic and career dreams at ASPSF's second annual statewide event, presented by Carol and Witt Stephens.

The Lunch Break will honor ASPSF's incredible community partners, and you'll hear directly from inspiring scholarship recipients Briana Boen and Kwami Abdul-Bey. The program will also include keynote speaker Dr. Sherece West-Scantlebury of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation.

Outstanding Partner Awards
This year's event will celebrate the 2024 Outstanding Partners to single parent students. These awards honor individuals, organizations, companies, and schools for their exceptional generosity and/or partnership with ASPSF. After receiving nominations from the community, a panel of judges selected three finalists in each category. Winners will be revealed at The Lunch Break!

Outstanding Philanthropy Partner Finalists
Edelma Simes
Freda Calloway
Mary Kate Snow

Outstanding Corporate Partner Finalists
Simmons Bank
Southern Bancorp
Wear & Share

Outstanding School Partner Finalists, Enrollment Over 2,500
Texarkana College
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College

Outstanding School Partner Finalists, Enrollment Under 2,500
Arkansas Northeastern College
East Arkansas Community College
North Arkansas College

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