OVER A CUP

NONPROFITS! 🤎

Join us for our 4th Annual Celebrate Black Philanthropy in Jonesboro and the surrounding communities!

Come enjoy an evening of connection, conversation, and celebration as we recognize the incredible work happening across our region and continue building partnerships that strengthen our communities.

🎉 What are YOU celebrating this year? Grants, milestones, partnerships, programs, or community impact—we want to hear it! Selected celebrations will be highlighted during the event.

RSVP: https://forms.gle/nSLpDjRJb3QBrG999

🤎 Many Voices. One Movement. 🤎

🎯Applications for the Over A Cup Business Boost are now open!

Because every business could use a boost.

The Over A Cup Initiative Business Boost provides $250 micro-grants to support Black women entrepreneurs and nonprofit founders across Arkansas, with priority given to organizations and businesses in Northeast Arkansas.

Whether you need to:
-Order business cards or a banner
-Pay franchise taxes
-Purchase inventory
-Run social media ads
-Or cover another business expense
..this boost is designed to help you move forward.

About Over A Cup

Over A Cup Initiative, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the connection, growth, and empowerment of Black women entrepreneurs in Northeast Arkansas.

We meet every 4th Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/QnKmCAtiEzc79AiE7
📧 [email protected]

Join our mailing list, partner with us, or support our mission to help more women build thriving businesses.

So, Sister Boss... what do we need to talk about this fall?
We are putting together the topic pieces for the Over A Cup Business Women's Retreat. What would make a real difference in your business or leadership journey?
✨ Funding?
✨ Marketing?
✨ AI for entrepreneurs?
✨ Burnout?
✨ Faith & entrepreneurship?
✨ Pricing or confidence?
✨ Something else?
Drop your ideas in the comments or email us at [email protected] if your suggestion is more personal.

You're building businesses while being mothers, professionals, caregivers, ministry leaders, community advocates, and so much more.
We want to build it with you, not just for you.

📣 Calling Arkansas Delta nonprofits! 🎉

Arkansas Chat ’N’ Chew 2026, a conference created for Arkansas Delta 501(c)(3) organizations.

🗓️ August 26–27, 2026

📍 West Memphis, Arkansas

Join for two days of connection, conversation, and community with nonprofit leaders and philanthropic partners from across the state / country. This is a chance to come together, share ideas, build relationships, and strengthen the work happening in communities across the Arkansas Delta.

Our OAC founder, Shunqetta N. Cunningham, is also a speaker!

This is a FREE event!

Get in the ROOM!

👉🏿Conference details and registration:

https://lnkd.in/g7bVcdy9









Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation

Today isn't about impressing anyone.

Look at our LEAPher from our current business cohort. 🥳 Kudos to you and your family for such a wonderful mission and turnout!

💜 From the bottom of my heart… THANK YOU! 💜
Our 3rd Annual McCullough Watkins Youth Foundation Back-to-School Giveaway was an incredible success! Because of the generosity of our community, we were able to provide:

🎒 300 backpacks with supplies ✏️
📚 100 school supply kits
🧴 Hair care products for families
🎧 60 pairs of headphones to students
🎉 And we raffled off other giveaways!

A special thank you to Magical Moments LLC for bringing Woody and Buzz Lightyear. The kids absolutely loved meeting them!

Thank you Neighbor's in Need NEA for providing and cooking hot dogs and hamburgers and helping us feed the community.

A huge thank you to Kay’s & Grace DTF Transfers for providing an amazing selection of DTF transfers. There were plenty for everyone, and the students loved them!

Thank you to the DHS TEA Program for joining us and connecting families with valuable resources and support.

To my siblings❤️, thank you for serving alongside me and always showing up when our community needs us.

To my Candy Girls💜,thank you for your love, your hard work, and for helping keep the memories of Candace Watkins alive through this event.

To my husband and our children ❤️, thank you for sacrificing your time and working so hard. From sorting supplies and stuffing backpacks to loading the trailer, setting up, and serving families throughout the day, you were there every step of the way. I couldn’t have done this without you.

Finally, thank you to every sponsor, donor, volunteer, vendor, and family who came out to support us. What began as a way to honor Nelson McCullough and Candace Watkins has grown into something that truly blesses our community each year. We are grateful for your continued support, and we can’t wait to see what God has in store for the future of the McCullough Watkins Youth Foundation ❤️

Thank you for helping us make a difference, one child, one backpack, and one act of kindness at a time. 💜🎒📚

As we prepare for our 4th Annual Celebrate Black Philanthropy in Jonesboro, we're looking forward to a great evening of connection, conversation, and celebration.
Join us for a relaxed meet-and-greet mixer to celebrate the good happening across Jonesboro and to plan how we can continue partnering, growing, and building together.

🎉We also want to hear from you!🎉
🙌🏾What are you celebrating this year?🙌🏾
It will be highlighted at our gathering!

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/nSLpDjRJb3QBrG999
🤎 Many Voices. One Movement. 🤎