Why is Minority Enterprise Development Week recognition significant for these nonprofits?
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As the 44th annual Minority Enterprise Development Week approaches, several nonprofits being recognized in the “Minority-Led Nonprofit of the Year” category are highlighting the work they say is changing lives across Arkansas, from fighting poverty to mentoring young people and helping landowners build wealth.
Tomekia Moore, executive director of the Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association, said her work is rooted in “a heart for community-level work,” and she described the impact of the Community Action Network as “really rewarding.” “Essentially, at the end of the day, it’s about being able to give hope to communities across Arkansas,” Moore said…