Collaboration. Diversity. Access. Equity.
Our vision
To create Education, Health and Economic Equity that creates lasting change in our communities.
Breaking barriers, shifting narratives & expanding opportunities
Our Mission
The mission of ADS is to help underserved citizens discover their potential and support them in achieving greater social and economic justice through the power of partnerships. We support people and organizations networking together to bring a diverse collection of strategies, capacity and perspective for greater long-term impact and systemic social change.
Our Programs & Services
We provide consultations, community training and workshops for educators and professionals from the public, nonprofit and private sectors. We host annual statewide summits to address critical issues affecting disadvantaged communities to seek sustainable solutions to improve their education and economic outcomes.
About
ADS is a nonprofit that was established in 2017 to inspire conversation and support its partners and allies in addressing critical issues fundamental to diversity, equality and economic opportunity. Our work is a continuation of a highly successful initiative started in 2010 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. We support people and organizations networking together to bring a diverse collection of strategies, capacity and perspective for greater long-term impact and systemic social change.
We host annual statewide summits to address critical issues affecting disadvantaged communities to seek sustainable solutions to improve their education and economic outcomes. We provide consultations, community training and workshops for educators and professionals from the public, nonprofit and private sectors.
Our Partners & Allies
Our partnerships provide us support, expertise and resources.
Our allies provide assistance and support our vision and mission.
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OUR IMPACT
1000+
participants
Since its inception, 1,000 participants have attended to network with professionals from higher education, financial institutions and community organizations.
11,000+
STUDENTS IMPACTED
In 2020, ADS received a grant from the Arkansas DHS COVID-19 Community Outreach Investment in Communities with High Poverty Rates and Significant Minority Populations. Our program was made available to 12 school districts with 11,000 students in the Arkansas Delta region.
17+
summits held
So far we have held 17 summits with higher education institution providers and community organizations working to improve education and economic outcomes for Arkansans.
Our Funders
Thank you!
The Arkansas Diversity Summit’s Board and Members greatly appreciates Cable One/Sparklight for awarding us a Charitable Giving Fund grant in the fall of 2021. Your support helps us further our mission and is invaluable to us.
In 2020, ADS received a grant from the Arkansas DHS COVID-19 Community Outreach Investment in Communities with High Poverty Rates and Significant Minority Populations. Because of their generosity, our program was made available to 12 school districts with 11,000 students in the Arkansas Delta region. Thank you again!
Get Involved
We are always looking for partners and allies. Please consider joining our organization and help us build communities one conversation at a time.
Sign Up For a Program
Registration for the summits is available one month prior to the event date.
Join our organization
Interested in becoming a partner or an ally? Please contact us.
Make a Donation
If you are interested in donating funding, office space/supplies, event materials or host a summit, please contact us.