Nov. 25, 2025
Arkansas PBS Foundation sets $75,000 goal with a record $150,000 to match donations 2-to-1
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas PBS) — Arkansas PBS will celebrate generosity this GivingTuesday, Dec. 2, by encouraging the gift of informative and inspirational programming for audiences statewide. To further the network’s commitment to Arkansas communities and Arkansas stories, helping children learn and grow, and inspiring programs that lift viewers up, Ambassadors Circle members have stepped up to provide a record $150,000 to match donations 2-to-1 on GivingTuesday, with a goal of $75,000 to be raised from new and current donors.
“GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that encourages people to give back to their communities, making a genuine impact for the causes they care about most,” Foundation CEO Marge Betley said. “Every year at Arkansas PBS Foundation, our Ambassadors Circle members create a challenge fund to inspire others to support the educational, entertaining and inspiring programs that Arkansans depend on throughout the year.”
The public is encouraged to tune in to Arkansas PBS on the night of GivingTuesday for live updates toward the $75,000 goal, as well as special programming including local favorites “Indians, Outlaws, Marshals and the Hangin’ Judge” and “Exploring Arkansas From Above” beginning at 7 p.m. Anyone who donates from Nov. 28 to midnight Dec. 2 will have their contribution added to the GivingTuesday challenge total. Donations may be made at myarpbs.org/givingtuesday or by calling 800-662-2386.
Viewers are also encouraged to share what Arkansas PBS means to them by emailing membership@myarkansaspbs.org.
Contributions to Arkansas PBS’s GivingTuesday campaign will help support:
- Stories about the people, places and events that make life in The Natural State so remarkable.
- A place for children to learn, not just be entertained.
- A deeper look at issues and events from around our state.
Donors who give $5 or more per month ($60+ yearly) will receive the member-exclusive benefit of on-demand streaming through Arkansas PBS Passport. This extensive library features more than 400 local Arkansas PBS productions, as well as thousands of hours of additional series, films and specials.
All donations support programming on Arkansas PBS. Anyone interested in helping Arkansas PBS keep moving forward and ensuring that viewers statewide have access to great programming and educational resources can visit myarpbs.org/donate.
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on Dec. 2 and throughout the year.
About Arkansas PBS Foundation
The Arkansas PBS Foundation exists to support Arkansas PBS’s mission as a daily and essential resource for all Arkansans. The Foundation provides Arkansans with opportunities to connect with Arkansas’s only statewide public media network by becoming a financial donor, corporate or foundation partner, volunteer, or by other means of giving. The Arkansas PBS Foundation builds and strengthens relationships between Arkansas PBS, donors and audiences and is committed to being a transparent and accountable steward of private financial support.
About Arkansas PBS
Arkansas PBS, Arkansas’s only statewide public media network, empowers learners of all ages by educating, informing, entertaining and inspiring communities. Arkansas PBS serves as a daily and essential resource for Arkansans by creating, sharing, celebrating and driving conversation around Arkansas stories and classic, trusted PBS programs through multiple digital platforms, including livestreaming at myarpbs.org/live, on-demand services and YouTube TV, and the distinct channels Arkansas PBS, Arkansas PBS Create, Arkansas PBS KIDS, Arkansas PBS WORLD and Arkansas PBS AIRS on SAP. Members with Arkansas PBS Passport have extended on-demand access to a rich library of public television programming. Arkansas PBS depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. Additional information is available at myarkansaspbs.org. Arkansas PBS is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), KETZ (El Dorado), KETS (Lee Mountain), KETS (Forrest City), KETS (Yancy) and KETS (Gaither).
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