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Engaging Arkansas Communities

Always E-P-I-C (Empowering, Preventing, Innovating, Connecting)

Little Rock, AR   |  https://engagingarkansas.org/

Mission

Engaging Arkansas Communities is always EPIC, and that stands for Empowering overlooked and underserved communities, Preventing new HIV and STI exposure until there are no new transmissions, Innovating comprehensive sexual health strategies, and Connecting with communities to provide prevention resources. To end the epidemic of HIV in Arkansas, Engaging Arkansas Communities provides prevention resources, conventional or unconventional screening options, and educational opportunities in all aspects of the sexual health concerns of marginalized communities. Engaging Arkansas Communities increases awareness of factors which complicate the lives of those impacted by HIV and advocate for innovative strategies and resources for their physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being.

Ruling year info

2020

Executive Director

Eric Danny Harris

Main address

PO Box 22002

Little Rock, AR 72221 USA

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EIN

84-4947395

NTEE code info

Public Health Program (E70)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-PF.

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

PrEPared For Life

HIV/STI Testing and Prevention: Our HIV Testing and Prevention Program generates sexual health awareness and education opportunities regarding risk and reduction of STI and other related diseases. At testing and education events in key areas across the state of Arkansas, we offer both conventional and unconventional screening and testing opportunities and linkage to care.

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a way to take control of your sexual health. It helps people who are HIV negative (not living with HIV) to reduce their worry about getting HIV. PrEP is a powerful tool in helping to end the HIV epidemic. However, not everyone knows about PrEP or how to obtain it. Through our PrEPared for Life Program, we can help you find options for enrolling in PrEP services in Arkansas.

Population(s) Served

Transportation and Linkage-To-Care: Positive Miles provides free transportation assistance to HIV medical care and supportive services to anyone living in Arkansas. Our dedicated team of Community Health Workers and Field Service Specialists work to provide safe, confidential travel to and from appointments to keep people engaged in care.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Ethnic and racial groups
People with HIV/AIDS
Adults
Ethnic and racial groups
People with HIV/AIDS

EPIC+ is a food pantry program based out of our Little Rock, Rogers, and Texarkana offices to distribute boxes of non-perishable food on a monthly basis to individuals and families impacted directly by HIV.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Adults
Children and youth
Adults

The E-P-I-C+ Leadership Program trains people with HIV to mentor others, share their story in public settings, and prepare for work in professional settings including employment and advisory groups. The peer-to-peer training model encourages peers to identify, examine, and address the root cause of stigma from their personal experience, building on the idea of ‘each one, teach one’ until stigma becomes non-existent in our community.

Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups
People with HIV/AIDS
Ethnic and racial groups
People with HIV/AIDS
Ethnic and racial groups
People with HIV/AIDS
LGBTQ people

Peer-to-peer discussion groups, like "MpowerU" in Texarkana, provide a safe space to share feelings and build a network with others who know what it's like to deal with the stigma HIV brings. It's also a great environment to cut loose and have a good time in great company!

Population(s) Served
Substance abusers
Substance abusers
Substance abusers
LGBTQ people
People with HIV/AIDS
Young adults
Older adults

The Arkansas Resource Hub is a statewide directory for HIV Services including testing, medical care, and supportive services for people with HIV. You can also search for HIV prevention resources like HIV/STI testing and PrEP near you. Search by service category or your location using the online resource directory. Click to visit www.arkansasresourcehub.org.

Population(s) Served
People with HIV/AIDS
Adults

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of people tested for HIV

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

PrEPared For Life

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of support groups offered

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

MpowerU Support Group

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of people provided with PrEP

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

PrEPared For Life

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of clients living with HIV receiving assistance to access healthcare benefits

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Positive Miles

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of practicing Community Health Workers as a result of the organization's efforts

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of people trained

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

EPIC+ Peer Leadership Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of volunteers

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of clients served

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of organizational partners

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Hours of volunteer service

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of trips provided

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Positive Miles

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of individuals attending community events or trainings

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

EPIC+ Peer Leadership Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of multi-year grants received

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Other - describing something else

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of new grants received

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Other - describing something else

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of families served

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

EPIC Food Pantry

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of clients diagnosed with HIV or STDs who are linked into care within 30 days

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

PrEPared For Life

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of clients who self-report increased skills/knowledge after educational program/intervention

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

MpowerU Support Group

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of health education trainings conducted

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

PrEPared For Life

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of public events held to further mission

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

PrEPared For Life

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.
  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, It is difficult to get honest feedback from the people we serve, It is difficult to identify actionable feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Engaging Arkansas Communities

Board of directors
as of 06/08/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Dr. Fredrick Dry Harris

Arkansas Statue University - Mountain Home

Term: 2020 - 2023

Meloney Harris

Baptist Health

Brian Tynes

Belk

Larry Houston

ARcare

Robert Griffin

H&R Block

Andrew (Drew) Thomas

Baptist Health

Robbie Gill

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Tech

Arlee Walker

Padgett Law Group

Fredrick Dry

Arkansas Statue University - Mountain Home

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

GuideStar worked with BoardSource, the national leader in nonprofit board leadership and governance, to create this section.

  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 12/14/2022

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, or other sexual orientations in the LGBTQIA+ community
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 12/14/2022

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
  • We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.