Nov. 27, 2024
Donations up to $30,000 matched dollar-for-dollar to further network’s commitment to Arkansas stories, education, entertainment, community outreach
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas PBS) — Arkansas PBS will celebrate generosity this GivingTuesday, Dec. 3, by encouraging the gift of insightful, educational, essential programming for audiences statewide. To further the network’s commitment to Arkansas communities and Arkansas stories, helping children learn and grow, and inspirational programming that lifts viewers up, Arkansas PBS Ambassadors Circle members will match donations dollar-for-dollar – up to $30,000 – made to Arkansas PBS for GivingTuesday.
“What inspires you to support Arkansas PBS?” Foundation CEO Marge Betley asked. “For many, it is celebrating the unique voices and stories of Arkansas, or the joy of revisiting beloved stories.
“For others, it’s about connecting to a wider world or discovering something entirely new. We bring meaningful programs to life, from local delights to global perspectives, and we can only do it with the steadfast generosity of our supporters. This GivingTuesday, your support helps us continue to bring these experiences to audiences across our state and beyond.”
The public is encouraged to tune in to Arkansas PBS throughout GivingTuesday for live updates toward the $30,000 goal, as well as special programming including local favorites “The Flight of Glacier Girl” and “Up Among the Hills” beginning at 7 p.m. Anyone who donates by midnight Dec. 3 will have their contribution added to the GivingTuesday challenge total. Donations may be made at myarpbs.org/donate or by calling 800-662-2386.
Viewers are also encouraged to share what Arkansas PBS means to them by emailing membership@myarkansaspbs.org.
Contributions to Arkansas PBS’s GivingTuesday campaign will help support:
- A safe place for children to learn, not just be entertained.
- A deeper look at issues and events from around the world and local communities.
- World travel from the comfort of home.
- Incredible drama, music, science, history and documentaries.
- Stories about the people, places and events that make life in The Natural State so remarkable.
Donors who give $5 or more per month ($60+ yearly) will receive the member-exclusive benefit of on-demand streaming through Arkansas PBS Passport. This extensive library features more than 400 local Arkansas PBS productions, as well as thousands of hours of PBS series, films and specials.
All donations support programming on Arkansas PBS. Anyone interested in helping Arkansas PBS keep moving forward and ensuring that viewers statewide have access to great programming and educational resources can visit myarpbs.org/donate.
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on Dec. 3 and throughout the year.
About Arkansas PBS Foundation
The Arkansas PBS Foundation exists to support Arkansas PBS’s mission as a daily and essential resource for all Arkansans. The Foundation provides Arkansans with opportunities to connect with Arkansas’s only statewide public media by becoming a financial donor, corporate or foundation partner, volunteer, or by other means of giving. The Arkansas PBS Foundation builds and strengthens relationships between Arkansas PBS, donors and audiences and is committed to being a transparent and accountable steward of private financial support.
About Arkansas PBS
Arkansas PBS, Arkansas’s only statewide public media network, empowers learners of all ages by educating, informing, entertaining and inspiring communities. Arkansas PBS serves as a daily and essential resource for Arkansans by creating, sharing, celebrating and driving conversation around Arkansas stories and classic, trusted PBS programs through multiple digital platforms, including livestreaming at myarpbs.org/live, on-demand services and YouTube TV, and the distinct channels Arkansas PBS, Arkansas PBS Create, Arkansas PBS KIDS, Arkansas PBS WORLD and Arkansas PBS AIRS on SAP. Members with Arkansas PBS Passport have extended on-demand access to a rich library of public television programming. Arkansas PBS depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. Additional information is available at myarkansaspbs.org. Arkansas PBS is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), KETZ (El Dorado), KETS (Russellville), KETS (Forrest City), KETS (Gaither) and KETS (Yancy).
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