Month: June 2025
Emergency Aid Helps ASPSF Recipients Recover From Storms
Jocelyn woke up bleary-eyed on a Saturday morning, grateful to be alive. She and her kids survived a tornado that ripped through Cave City the night before, on March 14. Their home was still standing. Their lives were spared. But their struggle was just beginning. The power went out for six days, spoiling food in…
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Karmen Sanak of Arkansas County
Balancing a toddler, college, and a budding health care career might sound like a juggling act best left to superheroes. But for Karmen Sanak, it’s just a typical Tuesday. Karmen, the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund’s June Student of the Month, is currently working toward a certificate in radiography at Baptist Health College Little Rock.…
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ASPSF Welcomes New Development Officer
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is proud to announce the addition of Danielle Harris as its first Development Officer, Major Gifts, marking a strategic step in expanding philanthropic support for single parents across the state. Harris began her new role on June 2 and brings a rich background in educational advancement and donor engagement. “I…
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Roshonda Franklin of Pulaski County
This month, Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is celebrating Roshonda Franklin — a dedicated ASPSF volunteer who brings empathy, professionalism, and genuine care to everything she does. Roshonda lives in Little Rock and is the CEO of Limitless Financials, LLC. A former single parent with grown daughters, Roshonda didn’t receive an ASPSF scholarship…
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6 Single Dads Reflect on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is June 15, so we asked the single dads from our Spring 2025 scholarship class a few questions about what fatherhood means to them. Here are some of their answers! “My favorite part about being a dad is making my son happy, seeing him succeed, and feeling the love that he brings.”– Dustin,…
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Behind the Board: Vice President Sharmane Andrews
Meet Sharmane Andrews, the Board Vice President for Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund. For two years, Sharmane has advocated tirelessly for single parent students. She not only secures funds from her employer, Simmons Bank, but also is a regular presence at ASPSF events — from local bingo nights to our statewide annual luncheon, often bringing…
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