Little Rock Mayor to Proclaim March 20 as ASPSF Day of Giving

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) will host its second-annual Day of Giving on Friday, March 20, 2026, a 24-hour statewide effort to raise awareness and funds for single parents pursuing higher education.

To mark the occasion, Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. will officially proclaim March 20 as ASPSF Day of Giving at 10 a.m. at Little Rock City Hall, located at 500 W. Markham Street, in the City Hall Rotunda. The proclamation will kick off a day of community celebrations and fundraising activities across Arkansas.

Additional cities are also proclaiming March 20 as ASPSF Day of Giving, including Fort Smith, Harrison, Johnson County, Jonesboro, Maumelle, North Little Rock, Sheridan, and Sherwood.

ASPSF’s Day of Giving coincides with National Single Parent Day, observed annually to recognize the strength and contributions of single parents. The organization aims to raise $45,000 to fund 28 full-time scholarships, helping single parents stay enrolled in college and move closer to economic stability for their families.

“Single parents are balancing work, school, and family responsibilities every day,” ASPSF CEO Jenn Morehead said. “ASPSF Day of Giving is about standing with them and providing the flexible support they need to finish their degrees and build a better future.”

As part of the celebration, ASPSF is inviting the public to participate in its Single Parent Juggling Challenge, a lighthearted social media campaign that symbolizes the many responsibilities single parents manage daily. Community members are encouraged to share videos of their best attempt at juggling and tag ASPSF on social media. Check out some of the videos here: aspsfday.org/juggling.

In addition to online giving at aspsfday.org, ASPSF will host in-person donation stations on March 20:

• 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  The Filling Station
  3623 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock
  Food trucks plus live music in the afternoon
• 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  Arvest Bank
  2590 Donaghey Ave., Conway
  Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs
• 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  Native Brew Works
  515 S. Gee St., Jonesboro
  10% of sales donated to ASPSF

The statewide celebration aims to bring awareness to the approximately 132,000 single parents raising the next generation in Arkansas. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 33% of single parents in the state live below the poverty line, compared to just 7% of married parents.

ASPSF works to address these disparities by providing flexible scholarships and wraparound support services that help single parents persist through college and complete their degrees so they can pursue a professional career with family-supporting wages.

Community members can learn more, donate, or get involved by visiting aspsfday.org.