Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a $1 million matching grant to expand the state’s 10:33 Initiative, a program designed to connect Arkansans facing crisis with coordinated assistance from government agencies, churches, nonprofits and businesses.
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The funding is being provided by the philanthropic nonprofit For Others and represents one of the largest investments supporting implementation of the 10:33 Initiative.
Sanders launched the initiative in October 2025 through the Governor’s Faith-Based Initiatives office in partnership with the White House Faith Office, Arkansas Department of Human Services, Arkansas Department of Commerce and other organizations.
The initiative is designed to help Arkansans move out of poverty and toward greater stability and self-sufficiency by coordinating assistance from organizations that may otherwise operate independently.
Sanders said the program is intended to provide Arkansans with individualized assistance that helps them achieve long-term independence rather than relying solely on short-term support.
$1 MILLION TO EXPAND CAREPORTAL AND NO WRONG DOOR
The new funding will help expand CarePortal, a technology platform that allows churches to respond to real-time needs involving children and families.
Through the system, participating organizations can identify specific needs and provide practical assistance directly to families.
Part of the grant will also be used to expand Arkansas’ No Wrong Door model.
The approach is intended to make it easier for families and individuals to connect with coordinated services regardless of which participating organization or agency they initially contact for assistance.
For Others Executive Director Deb Wyatt said the organization’s $1 million commitment will provide matching funds to its partner Restore Hope, which serves as the implementation partner for the 10:33 Initiative.
Wyatt said collaboration among government, nonprofits, churches and communities can help families receive assistance before problems develop into larger crises.
MOVING FROM CRISIS TO STABILITY
Restore Hope works to coordinate government agencies, nonprofit organizations, churches and other community partners involved with the initiative.
The nonprofit uses its HopeHub technology platform to help organizations create individualized plans, coordinate assistance across multiple agencies and track progress.
The approach is designed to address barriers including housing, employment, transportation, food insecurity and healthcare.
The ultimate goal is to help people move from immediate crisis to stability and eventually into careers capable of supporting long-term independence.
Once participants achieve greater stability, they can be connected with Arkansas LAUNCH, the state’s skills-based workforce platform.
Arkansas LAUNCH connects job seekers with employment and training opportunities while also helping employers locate workers with the skills they need. The service is provided at no cost.
FOCUS ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
For Others is a nonprofit organization focused on addressing the nation’s child welfare crisis.
Its work centers on preventing children from entering foster care when possible, recruiting and retaining foster families and helping communities develop solutions at the state and local levels.
Sanders said the organization’s mission closely aligns with the goals of the 10:33 Initiative and that the new investment will help make individualized support easier to access while strengthening Arkansas families.
The Governor’s Office says businesses, nonprofits, community organizations and faith-based groups can also become involved with the 10:33 Initiative as the program continues expanding across Arkansas.
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