Places to Give Back in Conway

With many different non-profits located in the area, Conway, Arkansas, makes it easy for folks to give back to their community. Here are just a few of the many organizations that you can send your donations. 

Boys and Girls Club of Faulkner County Arkansas Inc

Boys and Girls Club of Faulkner County Arkansas Inc’s goal is to provide the children in the area with the tools they need to succeed in life. From graduating from high school and planning for their future to developing a strong character and citizenship, the Boys and Girls Club covers it all. They offer behavioral counseling and recreational activities to help encourage educational, physical, vocational, and character development.

The Boys and Girls Club achieves these goals through their after-school programs. During these programs, the staff will help the kids with homework, whether it be spelling, math, or specially assigned projects. They also lead fun and challenging athletic games that will promote strong, healthy bodies.

Soaring Wings Ranch 

Soaring Wings Ranch is a ministry that focuses on serving kids in crisis due to factors that are out of their control. With educational assistance, counseling, a home-style environment, and a focus on the gospel of Jesus Christ, Soaring Wings offers children a place where they can grow and learn while feeling loved and secure. The ranch is located in a rural area where they can enjoy the peacefulness of nature while going for a bike ride, walking the trails, fishing, and more.

Individual and family therapy sessions are weekly, and the educational services are tailored to each kids’ particular needs so that they can have their best chance at happiness and success. 

Renewal Ranch

Renewal Ranch reaches out to the community by sharing their faith in Christ through services like feeding, housing, and ministering to broken individuals in the area. Many of their clients are uninsured, unemployed, homeless, and financially struggling individuals. Renewal Ranch aims to teach their clients how to become functional citizens again using regular service projects, counseling, Bible study, and performing daily work for others.

Renewal Ranch also teams up with local businesses, colleges, technical schools, retired teachers, and GED providers so that they can connect their clients with hands-on, applicable skills that will help them succeed.

ArkanPaws Animal Rescue

ArkanPaws Animal Rescue is a charitable organization for animal lovers who are looking to help out our less fortunate furry friends. The staff at ArkanPaws has a passion for helping homeless animals through their rescuing, fostering, vetting, and rehabilitating services.  Once the animals are healed and ready to leave the rescue, the staff locates their new home where they can live out their days in blissful comfort. ArkanPaws also strives to establish and improve laws related to animals and better the conditions of animal shelters by working closely with lawmakers.

Whether you’re passionate about helping children, adults, or our four-legged companions, you’re sure to find somewhere to give back that helps the community around you. No matter which non-profit you choose, your donation will greatly benefit those in need.

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