Major Gifts Officer
Arkansas PBS Foundation

With the end of the calendar year quickly on its way, now is the best time to do some homework concerning your year-end and future charitable donations. We strongly encourage you to speak to your financial advisor and tax advisor for confirmation on advice for your specific investments.

Won’t you help a neighbor? Join us for the annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive to support Arkansans in need! From Nov. 3 to Nov. 30, you’ll have the chance to donate new or gently used sweaters at libraries that are partnering with Arkansas PBS.

Estate planning is a vital component of financial wellness – the conversations we have with our families and how it provides for our loved ones after we’re gone. To recognize National Estate Planning Awareness Week this month, Arkansas PBS Foundation is offering free planning guides.  

 
Pamela Owen 
Major Gifts Officer 
Arkansas PBS Foundation

Edwin N. McClure,
Attorney and Arkansas PBS Foundation Board President

Ally Loter graduated from UCA in May 2025 with a major in innovation and entrepreneurship. She loves photography, videography, and graphic design, and she is forever a PBS kid at heart!

A Day in the Life of a PBS KID

For nearly 60 years, Arkansas PBS has been a trusted part of your community – bringing stories that educate, inspire and connect us all. But we do much more than deliver quality programming.

Arkansas PBS is committed to four essential public service missions: Education, Public Safety, Community Engagement and Local Storytelling.

 
Marge Betley
Chief Executive Officer
Arkansas PBS Foundation

When I run into Arkansas PBS viewers around town – whether at the grocery store, coffee shop or community events – (which happens ALL THE TIME, and I love it) it’s always a pleasure to hear about the programs you’re enjoying. I love hearing from you, and even when you share something you’re not as fond of, I’m still eager to hear your feedback.

We are rapidly heading into the gift-giving season, and books are always a great gift for your friends and family who are readers! The PBS Books Readers Club is an amazing place for you to get information on books to give to those you love this holiday season – or to find something to read for yourself!  

Favorite Books of the Year

By Katie Aschbrenner
Development & Community Relations Coordinator

The holidays are here again! There is no better time and no easier way to show your gratitude for all the gifts of the last 12 months than by helping our neighbors in need to stay warm this winter. How? By making a donation to the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive!

What is the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive?