2014 Annual Report

Photographs courtesy of Brian Gibson Photography

Dear Friends of Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County,

It is my honor to be a part of Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County and to serve as the Board Chair for 2015.

In 2014, we celebrated our 30th anniversary and now we are looking forward to the next 30 years! Andrea Milton came on board as our Development Coordinator and Hilda Hinchliffe, who is a graduate of our program, came on board as our Administrative Assistant in 2014. Our staff, Jack, Sally, Kim, Fran, Hilda, and Andrea, will be instrumental in keeping our program moving forward for the next 30 years.

We are here because of our students. Here are a few comments that I would like to share with you about how the program impacted some of our recipients:

“Oh, wow! Resume help. Mindset that education is important and to continue in school. Allowed me to focus more on school, worry less about bills, less stress at home, more time with son. School supplies. Household goods. Social activities. Counseling.”

“How have you not helped me? Emotional supportive through counseling and words of advice. Tangible support: products, gas cards, Giving Tree. Educational support on how school works, FAFSA, loans, Dave Ramsey, workshops. Family: support and encouragement, I know I am not alone; being allowed to give back to the program has helped me.”

“Oh! Wouldn’t have been possible without SPSF/BC. Financially and emotionally, you are part of my family. The help you’ve given me makes me want to help the next group coming in.”

“Tremendously! Bills, bills. Guidance for next step of education – no one in my family could help, but I was sent to the right person with questions & information to gather. Nancy was great.”

This is an exciting time for SPSF/BC. We have a new website that is more user-friendly and has resources for students and donors alike. We are using Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay in touch with our donors, supporters and students and to reach out to future donors, supporters and students.

In closing, I want to thank the Board of Directors, the Advisory Council, the Corporate Council, the Alumni Council and all of the individuals, businesses, churches and organizations that make SPSF/BC so great!

Judy Hammond, Ed.D2015 Board Chair

MISSION

Toenablesingleparentstoattainself-sufficiencythroughpostsecondaryeducation.

VISION

Enablesingleparentstolivefulfilledlives.

PURPOSE 

Thepurposeof thisorganizationshallbetoprovidescholarshipsandsupportiveservicesto

economicallydisadvantagedsingleparentswhoarepursuingacertificate,diplomaordegreefroman

institutionof higherlearning.Scholarships,inconjunctionwithstudentprogramsandservices,are

intendedtoremovebarriersandhelpsingleparentscompletetheireducationinpreparationforboth

entry-levelandprofessional-levelemploymentleadingtoeconomicself-sufficiency.

GOALS

Toprovideopportunitiestosingleparentsforhighereducation,counseling,andlifeskillsdevelopment. Topartnerwithlikeagenciestomeetenvironmentalneedsof scholarshiprecipients.

Toensurethewell-beingof theorganizationandallitscomponents.

Tocontinuallyassesstheorganization’sprogramsandprojectsformaximumeffectiveness.

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“I would like to thank you for the gas card that I was provided with, it has helped out more than you could imagine. You have taken away the worry of trying to come up with extra money to be able to take a test at my school...It is a huge help knowing that going to my campus to take a mandatory test is not going to be a stressful event...” - Elizabeth, Scholarship Recipient

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480Scholarships172Students

$23,000inGasCards$366,650inScholarships

ProgramAssistance

389,650Total2014Assistance

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Note: Student numbers, scholarships and graduates are as of 12/31/14

MedianGPA3.259%ofstudentshaveaGPAof3.0orbetter

52%areFirstGenerationCollegeStudents128haveHighSchoolDiplomas

44haveGED’s

• 3 earned certificates• 13 earned associate degrees• 21 earned bachelor degrees

Out Of 37 Recipients...

• 14 continued in school• 7 looking for employment• 1 unable to contact• 15 employed

Average income of an employed graduate is $38,397.

When beginning the program, the average income was$14,995.

100%ofworkinggraduatesareabovethepovertylevel.

• Employed in health, education, and business• Reduced or eliminated government assistance • Became more economically self-sufficient• Increased independence• Began paying taxes

• 59% have experienced abuse or violence• 13% of children have experienced abuse• 70% experienced high levels of distress

prior to seeking counseling• 80% reported an increase in the

ability to deal with stress after counseling• 60% would not have sought counseling if not available at SPSF/BC

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Note: Student numbers, scholarships and graduates are as of 01/26/15

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Rachel AdairOrganizational Management

JBU

Veronnica ArmstrongOrganizational Management

JBU

Olivia BarrazaDental Assistant

NWACC

Kaitlyn BradfordMarketing Management

JBU

Brian Evans Organizational Management

JBU

Cassandra FarrisOrganizational Management

JBU

Christina Flores Criminal Justice

Franklin University

Natasha DanielNursing

Northeast Tech Center

Alicia Ericksen Math & Science EducationHarding University

Maureen GardnerRespiratory Therapy

NWACC

Jennifer GuzmanInternational Business

U of A

Lisa CrissNursingU of A

Crystal CuetoNursingNTI

Photographs courtesy of Clifton Eoff Photography and Oftedahl’s Fine Portraits

Anthony Fine Agricultural Communications

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Tiara HudsonApparel Studies

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Anca HornyakSpanishU of A

Melissa HutchensOrganizational Management

JBU

Jen KimRadiologic Imaging Sciences

UAMS

Kristi Mitchell English U of A

Leah Newman Nursing

Crowder College

Shannon Pointer Information Systems

U of A

Claire Smith Organizational Management

JBU

Celeste Serrano SociologyMSSU

Sarah Smith Radiologic Imaging Sciences

UAMS

Chelsea Tucker Dental Hygiene

MSSU

Roxanne Wood Philosophy U of A

Nadine Wood Social Work

UAMS

Sarah Goodman History U of A

Micah Stricklin Health Science

NWACC

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Danielle Bailey, Physical Therapy Assistant - NWACCMike Jackson, Nursing - NWACC

Karina Juarez, Criminal Justice - NWACCKevin Marple, Nursing - NWACC

Jacquetta Pianalto, Business - NWACCChristian Quinones, Elementary Education - NWACC

Toshia Scott, Nursing - NWACCMelanie Wiggins, Nursing - NWACC

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MarjorieMarugg-WolfeGraduateScholarshipRecipients

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“...By awarding me this scholarship, I am able to better concentrate on what is important for me and my family, education. Your financial generosity will allow me to be one step closer to my dream and has inspired me to help others by giving back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help other students in a similar situation achieve their goals and dreams as you have helped me. Thank you.” - Julie, Scholarship Recipient

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Marjorie Marugg-WolfeSPSF/BC Founder

Anca HornyakSpanishU of A

Celeste SerranoSociology

MSSU

Twyla FrancisMarriage & Family Therapy &

Community CounselingJBU

Jill WhitleyCommunication Disorders

U of A

Candace McKinleyRehabilitation Counseling

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SPSF/BC recipients are celebrated at the 30th Annual Student Benefit.

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Shannon Pointer shares her story and journey through the SPSF/BC program.

Nichole Brown, Christine Nance and Xue Lee present recipient Christina Flores with the Alumni Scholarship.

Scholarship recipient MirandaHendrickson receives the

Dr. Don White Mentor Scholarship. Also pictured are Dolores White &

Mary M. White Schneider.

Scholarship recipients JillWhitley, Anca Hornyak and

Candace McKinley receive theMarjorie Marugg-Wolfe

Graduate Scholarship. Also pictured are John Wolfe & Mikki Bates.

Photographs courtesy of Clifton Eoff Photography

Spring and Fall New Student Orientation helps scholarship recipients navigate through theSPSF/BC program as well as general barriers they might experience while in school. In 2014, 56 new students went through orientation and began their journey towards a better life for themselves, as well as their children.

SPSF/BC alumni, staff and volunteers enjoyed a special evening at Texas Land & Cattle in April to honor and recognize our anticipated 2014 graduates and their achievements.

GraduateBanquet

SpringAwardsHeld in January, scholarship recipients gather at the Walmart Auditorium at the Shewmaker Center to participate in the following workshops:• “Street Smarts” offering job search, application and interview

tips.• “Survival 101” offering tips from alumni on time management,

financial fitness, a reality check on managing multiple roles, and professional dress.

• “Stress Management” offering tips on managing stress, school, family, and life.

• “Professionalism & Thank You Notes” offering tips regarding professionalism in the work place and the value of thank you notes.

During the awards program, 124 students were recognized and 45 graduates were honored.

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“Celebrating Student Success Since 1984”

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CounselingandGuidance

Students have access to a non-food pantry with items such as toilet paper, laundry soap and shampoo, which cannot be purchased with food stamps. Gasoline cards assist with transportation costs to school and work. Local businesses help supply our pantry with a variety of items including, school supplies, small appliances, and other non-food items.

OtherServices

Professional counseling and guidance services are offered to help our students overcome life barriers to succeed in school, life, and work. Counseling and guidance offers encouragement, a sense of confidence, and self-esteem to our students and their families. Career counseling guides our students in discovering career opportunities and making the most of their education. Nancy Weidman, Program Counselor

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“Wow! My youngest son and I came to SPSF/BC to drop off paperwork. Imagine our surprise and happiness as we drove off with a box full of supplies! My son was so excited...We are so very grateful for the love and concern shown to us and other SPSF/BC families. It helps us so much, and really means so much to us.” - Kristi, Scholarship Recipient

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Sally Conduff, Academic/Career Advisor speaking at Spring Awards

Allard & CompanyAltrusa of Bentonville/Bella VistaAltrusa of RogersAmber RothAndrew JohncoxAnnmarie Beam & FamilyBarb SmithBecky VitroBel BrandsBill & Aggie DanenhauerBlake, Kressa & Nora SchuettBrian Wood & FamilyCameron Smith & AssociatesCampbell’s SoupCCF BrandsChristine ZiniColgate-PalmoliveCoty, Inc.Courtney NelsonDennis & Susan MasseyDon & Jo SoderquistDr. Tiffany WeathersEdd & Susan MasseyEight Nice Ladies

Environmental Defense FundIllinois Tool WooksJason Cooley & Andrea MiltonJay Elliott & FamilyJean HendersonJerry & Valerie CavnessJim RussellJoe & Sandra MooreJohn & Stephanie MeyerJudy HammondJulie AmosJustin & Russlyn SimmeringKeith, Miller, Butler, Schneider & PawlikKim Vest & Emry WyattKraft FoodsKrista HundleyLarson’s Language CenterLinda MaienscheinMatthew & Katlyn TaylorMcCormick & CompanyMelissa HaynalMichelle BeckmannNathan WillisNovar

NWA Sales & MarketingPEO - Laureate Alpha NuPete & Marj MetzgerPhil GehlhausenRachel KimbroRachel Osborn-CoxRaymond JamesRebecca JohnsonRegions BankRick & Bev RussellRod & Arlene AlfordSally ConduffSally WalkerSam & Kay VossSaraMax ApparelSchreiber FoodsShelle SummersStarkistSteve & Marilyn BrownUnileverWalmart Solid Waste RecyclingWes & Katy Eaton

You have made it possible for 91 single parents and 155 children to make Christmas memories that will last a lifetime. You put many smiles on our students’ faces ... and some tears of joy. We extend our gratitude to the volunteers that came in to help organize and wrap the presents.

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Thank You To Our Donors!

Sarah Alderson - Walmart

Jerry Cavness - Community Volunteer

Michelle Cordell - NWACC

Jay Elliott - Landmark Diagnostics, LLC

Phil Gehlhausen - Mercy Medical System

Hank Schepers - Colgate-Palmolive

Kristin Strickland - Outdoor Cap

MaryM.WhiteSchneider,ChairKeith, Miller, Butler, Schneider &

Pawlik Law Firm

JudyHammond,ViceChairCommunity Volunteer

SeanMoran,2ndViceChairSchreiber Foods

BarbSmith,SecretaryCommunity Volunteer

RebeccaJohnson,TreasurerUnited Bank

BrianWood,FinanceChairARVEST

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Photographs courtesy of Clifton Eoff Photography

Back Row-Left to Right: Jerry Cavness, Jay Elliott, Brian Wood, Phil Gehlhausen, Hank Schepers Front Row-Left to Right: Barb Smith, Judy Hammond, Michelle Cordell, Rebecca Johnson, Sarah Alderson, Mary M. White Schneider. Not Pictured: Sean Moran and Kristin Strickland

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“Thank you for the scholarship I received this semester. It has given me theopportunity to fill an internship in a nursing home as a speech language pathologist. My patients have been a blessing to me. It has confirmed my love for helping others in this way. It is your generosity and support that has given me this experience. - Jill, Scholarship Recipient

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Mary M. White Schneider accepts an award from Jack Eaton, Executive Director.

Dick Trammel accepts an award on behalf of his wife, Nancy Trammel.

Nancy Trammel and Mary M. White Schneider were recognized at the 2014 Student Benefit for all of their hard work and involvement with Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County. We are truly grateful to have such amazing individuals be part of our Board of Directors.

NewBoardChair

As December 2014 came to an end, we said goodbye to Mary M. White Schneider as our board chair and we welcomed our new board chair, Judy Hammond. Mary has served on the Board of Directors since 2009 and has served as board chair from 2013-2014. Mary will stay on as a board member in 2015, and we look forward to having Judy as our board chair.

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AdvisoryCouncilMembers

Judy Hammond, Barb Smith and Mary M. White Schneider at Fall 2014 New Student Orientation.

Hank Schepers, Rebecca Johnson and Jerry Cavness at the 2014 Student Benefit.

Max McGaugh, Rick Russell, Brian Wood, Jo Soderquist and Craig

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Sarah AldersonRod AlfordJulie Amos

Jean AndersonMarjorie ArnsdorffLee & Alice Balzer

Annmarie BeamSteve & Marilyn Brown

Tonya CatalanJerry & Valerie Cavness

Cari ChristensenKim Clinard

Michelle CordellRobbie Cornelius

Bill & Aggie DanenhauerRich DavisJay ElliottBen Fox

Phil GehlhausenDouglas Grant

Tracie HallJudy HammondMelissa HaynalLarra Hayward

Jean Henderson Andrew JohncoxRebecca JohnsonFaye Karpman

Carolyn LarimerDelinda MaceMary Machira

Linda MaienscheinFelicia McCranieMax McGaugh

Pete & Marj MetzgerJohn Meyer

Mary MiddletonSherrice MitchellPatti Mocivnik

Jim MooreSean Moran

Craig OvertonTeri PassChris Ray

Richie RobertsAmber RothJim Russell

Nick Ryburn

Mary Alice ScarboroughHank Schepers

Mary M. White SchneiderMaureen Seymour

Kent ShafferBarb SmithJan Smith

Jo SoderquistKristin StricklandShelle SummersShirley SuttonKatlyn Taylor

Dawn ThompsonNancy TrammelJim von Gremp

Lori WalkerSally Walker

Dr. Tiffany WeathersJess Willis

Nathan WillisKattie WingBrian Wood

Photo courtesy of Celebrate Magazine

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AndrewJohncox resides in Bethel Heights and comes to us with a passion for supporting single parents as Andrew was raised by a single parent for several years of his childhood. Andrew received his undergraduate degree from University of Central Arkansas and Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas, School of Law. Andrew presently serves as an attorney with the Cochran Law Firm.

AmberRoth is the Associate Director of Admissions for New Student Orientation and Transfer Central at the University of Arkansas. Amber is originally from York, Nebraska, and she graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Amber also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Nebraska.

CraigOverton resides in Centerton and comes to us with a passion to be involved in his community. Craig received an undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Arkansas and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Craig is involved with the Rogers/Lowell Chamber of Commerce, Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce, NWA Emerging Leaders and the Boys and Girls Club.

DouglasGrantresides in Bella Vista with his wife Martha and their three dogs and three cats. Douglas is retired from the newspaper business after 25 years and has served in volunteer capacities in the Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, church and currently with the American Legion in Bella Vista where he is the Vice Commander of Post 341.

FeliciaMcCranieis the manager of Foundation Communication for the Walmart Foundation. Felicia has a degree in Organizational Management from John Brown University and is an alumna form SPSF/BC. Felicia is also active in many other Northwest Arkansas nonprofit organizations.

JohnMeyer is the Managing Director of TPN in Bentonville. TPN, which is part of the Omnicom group, is a dynamic retail marketing agency that works with leading brands such as Clorox and Hershey’s. Before joining TPN in January 2014, John led the local offices of the Acosta Marketing Group and Tracy Locke Marketing. John grew up in St. Louis, Missouri but has been residing in Northwest Arkansas for the past 13 years with his wife and two teenage children.

Jessica“Jess”Willis earned her Master of Education from the University of Arkansas where she spent six years of her career serving students. Jess later served SPSF/BC students in 2011-2012 as the Academic Counselor and is currently working for Sam’s Club in email marketing. Jess is passionate about serving single parents in Northwest Arkansas and hopes to continue to make a difference.

LindaMaienschein and her husband, Terry, have lived in the Bella Vista/Bentonville area for over 40 years. Linda is currently the chairperson of the Northwest Arkansas Medical Center Board of Directors and also serves on the NWA Medical Center Auxiliary Board. Linda is a graduate of Drury University in Springfield, MO and is a former teacher.

MargeArnsdorff resides in Bella Vista and comes to us with an extensive educational background. Marge received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia where she taught and chaired departments for 22 years. Marge completed her master’s work at Eastern Kentucky University and the University of South Florida. Although Marge has retired from her successful career of teaching, educational publishing and most recent work with various schools in Arkansas and Oklahoma, Marge still serves as a consultant to the education market.

MaureenSeymour recently retired from a long and successful career in nursing. Maureen has lived in Bella Vista for three years with her husband, four dogs and one cat. Maureen also volunteers at Crystal Bridges Museum.

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To expand the possibilities for single parent families of Benton County.

AlumniSponsoredEvents

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Phil as “The Polar Express Conductor” 2014 Holiday

Program

Courtney & Christine at the 2014 Grad Banquet

Xue Lee (left) and Nichole Brown (below) speaking to students at

the 2014 Spring Awards

Felicia McCranie pictured with a graduate Shyrl Reynolds at

the 2014 Student Benefit

Xue Lee, ChairChristine Nance, Vice Chair

Courtney Nelson, 2nd Vice ChairNichole Brown, Secretary

Rachel AdairWendy BaileyMelissa Bates

Michelle BeckmannAmy Brand

Kelly BurtonMarcia CaseySonya CastilloKathy Cloud

Phil GehlhausenHilda Hinchliffe

Erin HollingsworthCarla Hudson

Felicia McCranieCandace McKinley

Kristi MitchellSherrice Mitchell

Sandra MooreMaria Oliver

Renee PlaisanceShannon PointerAllyson RansomTwyla RownakCeleste Serrano

Angie ThompsonCindy VentorMindy Walker

CorporateCouncilMembers&Partners

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ARVEST BankAsa Hutchinson Law Group

Bank of ArkansasBank of Arkansas Mortgage Group

Bank of the OzarksBelkin Electronics

Cameron Smith & AssociatesCarroll Electric Cooperative Corp.

Celebrate ArkansasClub Marketing Services

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.Colgate-Palmolive

ConAgra Foods, Inc.Cooper Communities Inc.CornerStone Healthcare

Coty BeautyDaySpring Cards

DB Squared

Diamond FoodsFlynn Productions

Greenwood Gearhart, Inc.Harris McHaney Property Management

HJ HeinzIllinois Tool Works

KMBS&P Law FirmKruger Products

Landscape Creations by S. JasanLa-Z-Boy of Arkansasas

Learning RxMcCormick & Company, Inc.

Moss Insurance GroupNestle USA

Norm the Tire ManNWA Sales & Marketing

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.Outdoor Cap Company

Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corp.Professional Business Systems

Regions BankReynolds Consumer Products

Schreiber FoodsSignature Bank of Arkansas

Snyder’s LanceSteven W. Burch, CPA, PA

Sun ProductsSWEPCO

The Concerned GroupThrasher & Chambers, Inc.

Thrivent FinancialUnilever

Vi-Jon, Inc.Walmart*Sam’s Club

William L. Yoos, O.D., P.AWomen in Networking NWA

Guests enjoyed a special lunch and door prizes at the 2014 Corporate Luncheon held at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center

SPSF/BC staff and volunteers check in guests at the 2014 Corporate Luncheon

Left to Right: Dick Trammel, Guest Speaker Bill Simon, Pete Metzger and Jack Eaton

SPSF/BC board members Brian Wood and Judy Hammond greet guests at the 2014

Corporate Luncheon

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Bill Simon, President & CEO, Walmart US was the featured speaker at the 2014 Corporate Luncheon. Bill Simon led the team that created and launched Walmart’s $4 prescription drug program and serves on the boards of Darden Restaurants, the Foundation for Excellence in Education, Retail Industry Leaders Association and the National Retail Federation.

Bill spoke to guests about his own life experiences living within a single parent home with just his mother and five siblings. The value of education, potential and purpose were taught to him at a young age, and he now passes down those values to his own children. Bill said that his mother never did finish her college degree yet “she got six degrees, four bachelors and two masters” from her children.

SPSF/BC recipient, Deana George, shares her story of struggles and the hope that was given to her through Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County Deana spoke to guests about the strain of her marriage and the hold it had, not only on her future, but the future of her four children as well.

Deana began her journey with SPSF/BC in January of 2013 and has since completed twenty-seven hours while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She will receive her Associate of Science degree in May of 2015 and will continue on with her plans to complete the nursing program and attain a degree in the medical field. Deana shares how “SPSF/BC has shown me encouragement, love, financial guidance and friendship...I am successful!”

DoorPrizesSponsorsCherokeeCasino,DiamondFoods,SchreiberFoods,TheWineGroup,KathyForbes,CarlaHerrenandSherriceMitchell

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$10,000+

CornerStone Healthcare

3W Magazine • ACME • AMP Sign & Banner • Belkin • Celebrate Magazine • Cherokee Nation EntertainmentClifton Eoff Photography • Colgate-Palmolive • ConAgra Foods, Inc. • Coty, Inc. • Diamond Foods, Inc.

Electrolux Home Care Products • Energizer Personal Care • ITW Global Brands • John Q. Hammons Convention Center Johnson & Johnson • KNWA • Kruger Products • McCormick & Company, Inc. • NWA Media • NWA Sales & Marketing

Oftedahl’s Fine Portraits • Schreiber Foods • Vi-Jon

$5,000+

$2,000+

$1,000+

Global Customer Insights

$1-999

Abundant Treasures Flea Market LLC • Carroll Electric Cooperative Corp. • Cooper Communities, Inc.Cox Communications • DaySpring Cards • Flynn Productions • Harris McHaney Realtors Property Management • ITW Global Brands • Learning RX • Morton Salt • New Hope Functional Chiropractic

NWA Sales & Marketing • PACE Communications • SWEPCO • The Comfort Table MassageThrivent Financial • TPN Retail • Walmart Health & Wellness • William L. Yoos, O.D., P.A.

In-Kind Donors

Thankyou,2014CorporatePartners!

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Donna AlberdingCharlotte Allen

Mary Ann BakerBob Breaux

Leonard & Mary Nell BrownConstance Campbell

Jack CavnessBob & Bonnie CrowVickie Louise CrowWendy Danenhauer

Juan DominguezBarb Ebker

Bill FleemanHomer & Lillian Fleeman

Bill FugittNeil Leavens

Jack & Anne LebertBuel Ray “Buddy” LyleMarjorie Marugg-Wolfe

Doris MaukGeorge McClary

William & Elizabeth MelchingJohn & Virginia Mocivnik

Barbara Nelson

Rita NesselhaufRalph K. Porch

Mary Sue ReaganPat Reid

Martha RoseNeil & Clara SpainJohn & Evie Tate

Helen WaltonRev. Dr. Donald E. WhiteFrancis & Pauline Wilson

RenewalMemorials

Memorial donations of $500 or more are recognized at the Student Benefit and in the Memorial Book.

Tami Marugg1966-2014

Stephanie Row1942-2013

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“Those We Love Don’t Go Away, They Walk Beside Us Everyday,

Unseen, Unheard, But Always Near;Still Loved, Still Missed And Very Dear.”

- Anonymous

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SPSF/BC hosted a 30th Anniversary Open House in April 2014. Board, Advisory, Corporate and Alumni Council members and current students were on hand to discuss the program, services and successes the organization has seen over the past 30 years.

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On June 27th, Women in Networking NWA (WIN) presented a donation to Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County from their June 12th Spirits for Scholarships event held at Aloft. The event raised over $4,000 for SPSF/BC to help fund scholarships to single parents.

From Left: Marsha Foster, Shea Nuckols, Stephanie Orman from WIN, Jack Eaton, Executive Director of SPSF/BC and Larra Hayward also from WIN.

On July 24th, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch presented a donation to Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County (SPSF/BC). The donation will provide scholarships to single parents in Benton County.

From Left: Corine Tesch-Jones and Joab Nazario from Bank of America, Jack Eaton from SPSF/BC, Drew Wise and Larry Manry also from Bank of America.

Fran Brown andKaren Robbins

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In July, Colgate-Palmolive donated toothbrushes, toothpaste, Soft Soap, dryer sheets, Fabuloso and dish soap.

In August, Belkin donated printer/networking cables, iPad and iPhone cases to help our scholarship recipients.

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In October, Rogers Breakfast Kiwanis Club presented a $500 donation to Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County (SPSF/BC). Kiwanis International is a global organization of members dedicated to serving the children of the world.

From Left: Steve Hardin, President of Rogers Breakfast Kiwanis Club and Attorney at Lingle Law Firm; Victoria Trujillo, member of Rogers, Breakfast Kiwanis Club and Branch Manager at Bank of the Ozarks; Jack Eaton, SPSF/BC Executive Director.

“It’sNotAHandout,It’sAHandUp”

In November, Brown’s Collision Center, Farmer’s Insurance and Bentonville Kiwanis Club teamed up to present SPSF/BC scholarship recipient Sabrina with a completely refurbished, “like new” car.

In September, Walmart Global Investigations – Crimes Against Business presented a $1,000 donation to SingleParent Scholarship Fund of Benton County (SPSF/BC). Each year they select organizations to support; SPSF/BC was fortunate enough to be one of their 2014 charities of choice.

From Left: Ruben Perez, Mario Bautista Jr. and Scott Peacock, from Walmart GI-CAB; Jack Eaton, SPSF/BC Executive Director, Shane Hunter, Director of GI-CAB, Brenda Keene and Jana Sisk, also from Walmart GI-CAB.

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December was the season of giving and SPSF/BC was honored to receive a donation from Richard Franks and family. Fifteen boys’ and girls’ bicycles were given away to children of our scholarship recipients.

On December 8th, Bella Vista Recycling Center – AARPChapter 109, presented a $1,500 donation to Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County (SPSF/BC). Bella Vista Recycling is a non-profit organization operated by volunteers.

From Left: Jack Eaton, SPSF/BC Executive Director, Marion Korns of Bella Vista Recycling AARP Chapter 109 and Sally Conduff, SPSF/BC Academic/Career Advisor.

On December 17th, Rotary Club of Bentonville, presented a $2,000donation to Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County.

From Left: Wayne Calhoun from Rotary Club of Bentonville, Judy Hammond, SPSF/BC Board Chair, Johnny Haney from Rotary Club of Bentonville, Jack Eaton, Executive Director of SPSF/BC, Chris Sooter and Ruthanne Whitehead also from Rotary Club of Bentonville.

In November, scholarship recipient Marcia Casey and members of the Walmart Produce/Floral Department presented Thanksgiving Day meal baskets to four of our recipients and their families.

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SPSF/BCStaff

Jack EatonExecutive Director

Sally ConduffAcademic/Career Advisor

Hilda HinchliffeAdministrative Assistant

Andrea MiltonDevelopment Coordinator

Kim VestAdmissions Counselor

Fran BrownStudent Accounts Coordinator