by admin | Dec 20, 2024 | E8 Foundations
The Excel by Eight Foundations Collaborative gathered in Little Rock this fall for our third annual Summit. We discussed opportunities for engaging in the work of the collaborative, celebrated another year of accomplishments in early childhood development, and...
by Raven Nobles | Dec 17, 2024 | E8 Communities, Family, Health, Uncategorized
Erin Gary of Bryant, Arkansas, is a “Sister-Friend” mentor with the Arkansas Birthing Project. Drawing from her own experience, she emphasizes the importance of support systems for new moms. To learn more about the Arkansas Birthing Project, visit...
by Raven Nobles | Dec 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
In rural Arkansas, many families face challenges accessing health care for their infants and toddlers. Canei Chaney, a resident of Monticello, highlights the struggle of long wait times and limited resources in her area, resulting in her driving more than two hours...
by Raven Nobles | Dec 17, 2024 | E8 Communities, Family, Health
Holly Rogers of Jonesboro, Arkansas, shares her experience with HealthySteps and how the program makes it easier for families to get the services they need without unnecessary obstacles. To learn more about the Healthy Steps program, head on over to the blog!...
by Raven Nobles | Dec 17, 2024 | E8 Communities, Family, Health
Drawing from her own experience with a costly emergency C-section, Stephanie Takamaru of Rogers, Arkansas, advocates for reducing maternal mortality rates and improving health care access for all mothers and children, particularly for the state’s Marshallese...
