How Conway Gives was formed...
Conway Gives was established in the Fall of 2018. The Conway Ministry Center along with City of Hope Outreach (COHO), Bethlehem House, The Salvation Army, and Community Action Program of Central Arkansas (CAPCA), all of whom work together everyday to meet the needs of the community, were searching for ways to collaborate at a higher level.
Out of multiple round table discussions the idea for Conway Gives came to fruition. This group of non-profits not only desired to raise funds without being in competition with one another, but also to give the community the option of donating to causes that are important to them without having to choose between the different agencies.
Fundraising is just a small part of our work. We also advocate for our homeless neighbors and share the commonalities that we all have with our community. Understanding the barriers that the unsheltered face allows us as a community to pursue quality of life for all of our neighbors.
Out of multiple round table discussions the idea for Conway Gives came to fruition. This group of non-profits not only desired to raise funds without being in competition with one another, but also to give the community the option of donating to causes that are important to them without having to choose between the different agencies.
Fundraising is just a small part of our work. We also advocate for our homeless neighbors and share the commonalities that we all have with our community. Understanding the barriers that the unsheltered face allows us as a community to pursue quality of life for all of our neighbors.
The Giving Tuesday Campaign...
On Giving Tuesday each year the participating non-profit agencies host an online giving campaign (#ConwayGives) as well as a street outreach campaign. Look for them and hundreds of volunteers along the streets of downtown Conway holding #ConwayGives signs and donation buckets to raise money specifically for non-profits that provide homeless services in Faulkner County. *Giving Tuesday is the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. For more info about the Giving Tuesday click here.
Where do you Conway Gives - Giving Tuesday donations go...
Your donations will be sent to the “The Homeless Coalition of Faulkner County Charitable Fund" which is managed by Arkansas Community Foundation. The ARCF will distribute the funds evenly to all the supported non-profits. Acknowledgment of your gift for tax purposes will come from the Conway Ministry Center and be signed by all the supported non-profits.
The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Campaign
In the Spring of 2020 the COVID-19 Pandemic swept the globe. Families that were already struggling to keep a roof over their head were facing homelessness for the first time. When we realized that it could be months before aid reached our community, our local coalition came together to create the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Fund. From April to August 2020, we raised over $106,000 and helped more than 250 families stay in their homes. This would not have been possible without the generosity of the local community and the Giving Tuesday organization. Click Here for more details.