NPC Foundation receives Arvest grant for COVID-19 Student Relief Fund

The National Park College Foundation recently received a $5,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation to support the NPC COVID-19 Student Relief Fund.

The primary purpose of the Arvest

Foundation is to “support local organizations doing outstanding work to improve the quality of life in the communities they serve,” a news release said.

“This generous gift to the NPC COVID-19 Student Relief Fund will directly benefit students in need,” NPC President John Hogan said in the release.

The NPC COVID-19 Student Relief Fund was established in April to support students facing food insecurities, and provide wellness opportunities, financial, and housing assistance.

According to the college’s website, more than 95% of NPC students receive financial aid.

Donations to the NPC COVID-19

Student Relief Fund directly support students via financial assistance, housing for students moving in the fall, food security for both summer and fall, and wellness opportunities, according to

the website.

“Our students have faced many hardships this year so we have pivoted our fundraising efforts to address their immediate needs. We know our students need the most help in these areas,” NPC Foundation Executive Director Nicole Herndon said in the release.

“Arvest is a treasured partner for NPC and we appreciate the support from the Foundation. When neighbors support one another during difficult times, our community is made stronger. Arkansas is fortunate to have Arvest Bank,” Hogan said.

“We are pleased to present this donation to National Park College on behalf of the Arvest Foundation. The college is part of what makes this city so unique. Hot Springs is a resort town with a fantastic educational institution where folks can receive a wonderful education and better themselves. National Park College truly adds to the success of this town, and we are lucky to have the institution here,” Community Bank President Franklin Bass said in the release.

Donations to the NPC COVID-19 Student Relief Fund can be made online at http:// www.np.edu/donate.