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“It all started with an email.” That’s how Marilyn Herring describes the beginning of her Peacekeeper career. “I had known Meredith Looney and Daniel Robinson from my work...

This month, a group from Leadership Greater Little Rock gave the WCF playground a makeover! Traci Byrd led the nine-member team that included David Gardner, Mario Hilliard, Marion...

Cherie Abston has been a part the WCF Board Secretary since 2012. She was first introduced to the work of WCF by her longtime friend, Diana Smithson who...

Jessica Sorg has been a part of the Peacekeepers since 2010. She was invited by a friend to the Fall Membership Drive and when she heard about how...

Jen Spore joined the Peacekeepers in February 2015 after speaking with Gloria Redman about an interest in becoming more involved in the community. As soon as she joined,...

When a woman and her children come to Women & Children First, they are often leaving most of their possessions behind. Some leave their jobs, and almost all...

TWO ARKANSAS COMPANIES TO RECEIVE PSYCHOLOGICALLY HEALTHY WORKPLACE AWARD Program Recognizes Employers for Creating Workplaces That Foster Employee Health and Well-being While Enhancing Organizational Performance Two Arkansas organizations...

Diana Smithson believes strongly in empowering women to be independent and self-sustaining. “Being that way myself is just part of my genetic makeup,” she said. And so when...

Theresa has served on the WCF board for one year. She has a special connection to WCF, as she has been a survivor of domestic violence for over...

Ashley Nabholz French was born and raised in the Little Rock area and returned to the area after graduating from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor’s degree...

Shortly after Julia started working at Hank’s Furniture Home Office in June 2012, she received an email from Cathy Browne about monthly needs at Women & Children First. Julia began...

Mary* came to Women & Children First with her daughters to break the cycle of violence in her life. After staying in the shelter and transitioning to a...