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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...

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...

“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...

Gloria Redman has been a long-time friend and supporter of Women & Children First. She became a board member in 2007, after being introduced to the organization by...

Women & Children First is known for providing emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. The program at WCF goes beyond providing physical shelter and taking care of...

Bryan Spriggs first became involved with Women and Children First in March of 2015. He was invited to a Peacekeeper meeting by his fellow co-worker at the time,...

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...

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...

Cathy Browne spent many years of her life as a wholesale furniture manufacturing representative, at the same time her now-husband, Hank, was a furniture retailer. In 1997, their...

Caitlyn Mason has a long history of volunteer work and giving back to her community. She always wants to use her skills and time to have a positive...