LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —A federal funding freeze could soon jeopardize after-school programs across the country — including the Billy Mitchell Boys and Girls Club in Little Rock — leaving parents and staff deeply concerned about what the future holds for Arkansas youth.
For Adriann Webb, the impact of the club is personal and generational. Her son began attending the Billy Mitchell Boys and Girls Club back in 2006, finding a safe place to study after school, build friendships and develop a passion for basketball.
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That passion eventually earned him a college scholarship to Abilene Christian University and a degree.
“If it wasn’t there for my son, there’s no telling where he would be,” Webb said. “It filled a hole. A void I needed as a single mom.”…