Tag: Changing Lives

In this episode of the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast, host Randy Wilburn interviews Tyler Clark, President and CEO of the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas, and Stephanie Djimbi, a scholarship recipient. Tyler discusses the organization’s growth over its 40-year history, offering services like financial aid, counseling, and career guidance, leading to a 243% income increase for recipients within six months of graduation. Stephanie shares her journey from Africa to the U.S., and how the scholarship program supports her pursuit of a nursing degree, aiming for a better future for herself and her son. The episode underscores the Fund’s focus on generational change and community support.