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Arkansas State University’s Delta Center for Economic Development successfully hosted its “Shark Tank”-inspired high school innovation competition Thrown to the Wolves thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation. 

Chickasha Animal Rescue Transportation Association (CARTA) recently received assistance in its efforts to provide medical examinations, vaccinations, medications, spay and neuter procedures, collars and leashes and transportation for adopted anima

St. Bernards Foundation had an extra special Giving Tuesday thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation that will help support the foundation’s mission to support St.

Friends of the Chickasha Public Library will be able to continue providing free books in Grady County thanks to a $5,000 Arvest Foundation grant. The gift was announced recently in Chickasha.

Agencies that serve emergency responders in Grady County will receive more training to help them emotionally support emergency responders who experience psychological trauma following critical incidents.

QUEST Ministries of Oklahoma’s MIGHT Community Development and Resources Center recently received a boost in funding for its Summer Enrichment Virtual I Am STEM Camp thanks to a $2,500 grant from the Arvest Foundation. 

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the 2nd Judicial District recently received a boost in their efforts to recruit, train and support volunteers who will serve as advocates for abused and neglected children in foster care thanks to a $5,0

Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Gene Gates has been promoted to loan manager in Fayetteville. He’s also been named executive vice president. Gates has more than 35 years of industry experience and joined Arvest in 2014.

Hearts were full recently when Arvest Bank associates joined volunteers of Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry kitchen in Lawton, Okla. to deliver a $2,500 grant check on behalf of the Arvest Foundation. 

The Arkansas River Valley Regional Library System’s (ARVRLS) inaugural Hispanic Heritage Festival in the Valley was a success thanks in part to a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation.

The United Way of Northeast Arkansas’ commitment to put books in the hands of young children has received a boost in the form of a $5,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation.

Arkansas Tech’s men’s and women’s golf teams will get new uniforms and equipment thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced at a recent check presentation at Arkansas Tech in Russellville.