Fall / Winter 2013 Stephanie Watson, University of Arkansas at Little Rock student and SPSF Pulaski Recipient
Single Parent Scholarship Fund
Letter from our director
Dear Friends, As we close the 2013 chapter and look toward 2014, we are positioning ourselves to provide scholarships and support services to even more single-parents. Here are a few of our many highlights: •Our board has been working on a strategic plan which will be completed by year-end. •SPSF received a generous gift from the estate of Rosalynn Snyderman. Her gift has been deposited into our SPSF Endowment Fund ensuring that singleparents receive scholarship funding for many years. •Thanks to grant funding from the Blue & You Foundation of Arkansas and the Walmart Foundation, our student service focus for 2014 will be wellness and nutrition. Funding from these grants will provide health and wellness education, and provide healthy, nutritious food options for our recipients. Our greatest challenge continues to be funding to provide scholarships and support services to serve as many students as possible. You are the strong, collective voice in our community that heralds the fact that we believe that education has the power to change lives. You are the beacon in the night to our recipients—that quiet voice that whispers to a recipient, “you’ve got this and we stand with you.” You are the ones who know that educating a parent educates a family. Thank you for your continued support. Together, we are committed to breaking the cycle of poverty and together, we are making a difference. Wishing each of you a healthy and happy holiday season.
Recipient needs Resume help Free/reduced pricing for haircuts for students and their children Reputable, reasonable automobile repair needs Computers and printers
Administrative needs Serve on a fundraising committee Mass mailouts: stuffing envelopes/prep for USPS Newsletter: writing and layout Coordination of special projects for student recipients Social media guru Computer tech—someone willing to donate time and talent to refurbish donated computers, wipe hard-drives and reload OS and software Contact Brittany or Karin at 501-301-7773 for more information.
Volunteers wanted!
Volunteers wanted!
Karin Bara
SPSF “Sharkiologist” Our lives can change in the blink of an eye and this was certainly true for SPSF recipient Stephanie Watson and her two daughters. Married to the love of her life, Stephanie and her husband were happy, healthy, and raising their 12-year old and 7-year old daughters. Stephanie and her husband were both nurses and worked together in the medical field. One spring morning in 2007, her 43-year old husband passed away in his sleep. And, in the blink of an eye, everything changed. Stephanie made a bold decision to go back to school and pursue her dream. Today, she is an Organismal Biology and Ecology major at UALR and will graduate in May 2015. Stephanie said, “After the death of my husband, the natural thing for me to do was to go back and earn my RN/BSN. But all of my prior training didn’t save my husband’s life and nursing was something we did together. The thought of moving forward in this field without him was unbearable.” From a very young age Stephanie loved biology—specifically marine biology. She used to tell people she was going to be a “Sharkiologist” because life under the water fascinated her as much as life above the water. This past summer Stephanie had the opportunity to participate in a research project under the direction of UALR’s, Dr. Forrest Payne. Stephanie worked on a biological survey on the manmade oxbow at Gillian Park. This area includes the 140-mile Fousche River which is one of the largest wetlands in an Arkansas urban area. She collected samples and participated in research on plants, insects, animals, and water quality. “I didn’t make a choice to be a single parent. Since my husband passed away, I’ve been on call 24/7. SPSF is more than scholarship money—it is the peace of mind in knowing someone has my back and if I need something for my daughters, SPSF is a phone call away.”
A Nightof Hope honoring
Bonnie Nickol Sue Frueauff & Ellen Ingram
On Tuesday, October 15th, over 250 friends and SPSF supporters gathered at the beautiful home of Terry and Walter Quinn to honor Bonnie, Sue, and Ellen. The weather was uncooperative yet the evening was filled with gratitude and hope. Glazer’s of Arkansas provided beverages and PTC Culinary School provided food. Dora Jane Flesher chaired the event and we had a record number of volunteers working behind the scenes. We would not be the strong organization we are today without the efforts of these three women. We thank them for their vision and for taking bold action to get our Pulaski County affiliate off the ground.
Thank you 2013 donors! Alice Abson Bob Adams Rose Adams Cynda Alexander Amanda and Scott Allison Martha and Charles Alman Arbor E&T DBA ResCare Workforce Services Arkansas Children’s Hospital Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund Janet Aronson ARVEST AT&T Arkansas Maranda and Ted Bailey Nancy and Charles Baker Wayne Ball Ball & Stuart, PLLC Shelly Baron Bank of the Ozarks Baptist Health Karin and Ron Bara Jay Barth and Chuck Cliett Ashli and Kelley Bass Jill and Steve Bauman Meredith and Scott Beau Cornelia Beck Debra and David Becton Ruth Bell Shirley Bell Susan and Keith Berry Margaret and Stephen Biller Anthony Black Pam Blank Buff Blass Toni and Barry Block Mary Boaz Lindy Bollen Christy and Jay Bolling Charlotte and Curtis Bradbury Phyllis Britton Dorothy Brown Cindy and Kevin Burns Richard Butler Jr. Cesar Caballero Lacey and Jay Caldwell Shirley Carr Centennial Bank Cheryl and Wayne Chapman Carol Chappell Cheryl and Richard Cisne Martha and Ron Clark Clinton School of Public Service Ellen Coffield Donna and David Cone Cindy Conger Deborah Cook Lois Cox Bruce Cross
June - October
Dr. Joe Crow and Virginia Flynn Fran Cullotta Dianna Curry James Curry Anna D’Arezzo Beverly and Gary Darwin Irene and George Davis Susan Day Milton DeJesus Sharon Denery Delta Dental Susan Desselle Andrea and Bruce Dobson Vanessa Dolphin Laura and Mark Doramus Dr. Margaret Ellibee Entergy Terri and Chuck Erwin Olivia Farrell Becky and Jackson Farrow Julie and Steve Felsen Dora Jane and Greg Flesher Gemessia Ford Forsythe’s Tricia and Jim Fowler June Freeman Sue Frueauff Marion Fulk Carole and Mike Glancy Margaux and Christopher Glancy Mary and Sean Glancy Monica Glover Nanci Goldman Dr. Mary Good Pattie Goode Hunter Goodman Barbara Graves Habitat for Humanity Jenny and Houston Hunt Mike Hagen Dottie and Stuart Hankins Joyce and Ron Harb Carol Harvey Marc Haynes Jenny Hergenroether Dr. Andrea Herrmann Betty and Jerry Herron Martha Hiett Martha and French Hill Ruthanne Hill Susan Hoffpauir Matthew House Linda and Steve Humphries Jan and Randal Hundley Sally Hunter IK Electric Ellen and Dale Ingram
Irwin Partners Ruth Itzkowitz Keith Jackson Trudy and Jerry Jacobson Arita and Tom Jewart Angie Johnson Judy Jones Julie and John Jones Peggy Jones Shirley and Greg Jones Tom Jones Patsy Kane Ruth and Philip Kaplan Cat Karnezis Julie and Christoph Keller Dr. Suzanne Klimberg Ashley Knickrehm Gena Kokes Doris Krain Darla and Rob Lavender Catherine Lavey Gloria Lawson Carolyn and Gary Lay Legacy Termite & Pest Control Cynthia Lemley Eugene Levy Emily and Richard Lewis Judy and Ed Ligon Pat and John Lile Christina Littlejohn Pamela and Gary Loyd Rachel Luebke Marge Anna Luttrell Judy and Bucky Magness Nellie Martin Jennifer and Mark McCarty Kama McClanahan Pat McClelland Stephanie Meincke Carol and Allan Mendel Barbara Miles Anne and Laurence Miller Mary Millsap Peggy Mitchell-Farris Walter Mizell Yvonne and WJ Monagle Patty and Herb Monoson Roberta Monson Jennifer Moody Morris Foundation Anne Mourning Teresa Murphy Billie Ann Myers Annie Nelson James Nelson Kenneth Nelson Elizabeth Ann Nicholson
Thank you 2013 donors! Bonnie and Sam Nickol Kaylin and Gary Nickol Susan and Paul Norman Barbara Nowlin Iris and Robert Oliva Eileen and Patrick O’Sullivan Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation Carolyn and Marc Oudin Judy Pearlstein Bonnie Peek Katibel Perdue Daniel and Jennifer Peregrin Nickole Perry Amy and Jason Phillips Nancy Phillips Jonathan Portis Sandra Prater Pulaski Technical College The Property Group Qual Choice Arkansas Radiology Consultants Cassandra Ramey Ellen and Mike Reif Brittany and Daniel Richards Melanie Riley Cathey and Ken Robbins Lee and Dale Ronnel Pamela and Roger Rutherford Madelon Scallet Eleanor and Lou Schickel Paula Schmidt Marge and Tom Schueck Nan Selz Linda Shamlin Ruth Shepherd Cheryl and Elvin Shuffield Robert Shults Carol and John Simons J.D. Simpson Diane Skinner Rhonda Sledge Jessie and Maud Smith Larry Smith Nanalou Snow Terri and David Snowden Janea and Bill Snyder Vic Snyder Rosalyn Snyderman Sol Alman Company Anne and James Speed Mark Speed Rebekah and Joseph Stafford Standard Abstract & Title Sandra Storment Joan and Noel Strauss Sally Streett RR Stringer
June - October Dorian Stuber Gus Swain Sally Swindler Nakisha Taylor Tenenbaum Foundation Alan Thalheimer Barbara and Bruce Thalheimer Melissa and Martin Thoma Yolanda and Orlando Thomas Sue Tull University of Arkansas at Little Rock Leah and Michael Wachowlak Liz and Jim Waldron Mary and David Wardlaw Catherine Warren Lynette Watts Tiffanie and Jeff Weatherly Susan Weinstein Carole and Gary Weisbly Charles Whiteside Alma Willett Erikka Williams Janice Williams Temeka Williams Barbara and George Wise Beverly Wittenberg Mary and Jim Wohlleb Nancy and Craig Wood Nancy Wood Allison Worthen Wright, Lindsey, & Jennings LLP James VanDover Clevon Young Katie Young Anna and Chris Zink Nancy Zink
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In-kind donations About Vase Allegra Arkansas Times Baptist Health Barbara Graves Glazer’s of Arkansas Arita and Tom Jewart and the HP Team Janet Korenblat Lawson & Co. PTC Culinary School Benny Scroggin Soiree Terry and Walter Quinn
In honor of... Melanie Adams in honor of Karin Bara Patricia Brown in honor of Mary Wohlleb Charles Oxford in honor of Janis Stair
In memory of... Janyce Fikes in memory of Mr. Willis H. Ball Lorraine and Ted Hannah in memory of Jean Pitts McNeil
Attention former recipients! The SPSF Alumni Council is gearing up and we are looking for all former recipients. Contact Dr. Janea Snyder at jlsnyder@ualr.edu or Brittany Richards at brichards@spsfpualski.org for more info.
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SPSF 2013 Board of Directors Wayne Ball Jay Barth, Chair Milton DeJesus Andrea Dobson Dora Jane Flesher Marc Haynes Jenny Hergenroether Susan Hoffpauir Jan Hundley Tom Jewart Greg Jones
Tim Jones Jennifer McCarty W.J. Monagle Sandra Prater Daniela Ochoa Cassandra Ramey Cathey Robbins Janea Snyder Joan Early Strauss Nancy Zink Mary Remmel Wohlleb
Fall 2013 GRADUATES! Arkansas Baptist College Keya Brooks- Associate Degree Urban Community Development – continuing education to earn Bachelor Degree in Social Work
Harding University Jennifer Walkup – Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education
Philander Smith Latoyya Hunter- Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education
Pulaski Technical College Twanda Rollins- Associate of Science in General Studies— continuing education to earn BSN Traci West- Associates Applied Science in Business
University of Arkanas at Little Rock Charla Alexander- Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education Monica McDaniel- Bachelor Degree Health Education & Promotion Denita White- Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education