Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation

Join us in celebrating Sherra Bennett on being named to the Arkansas Business 2026 40 Under 40! 🎉 See the full list of honorees here: https://loom.ly/wqylNic

“We have a significant societal issue about the cost and affordability of child care in Arkansas and nationally, but there are things that businesses can do today that have an immediate and measurable impact on the retention and productivity of employees in Arkansas.”

WRF partner Arkansas Excel by Eight was recently featured in Arkansas Business discussing how childcare affects both childhood development and the workforce due to lack of time, affordability, and resources. Read more to see how the nonprofit is partnering with F&M Bank and other organizations to implement childcare programs across Arkansas, as well as helping with employee turnover rates. The full article can be found here: https://loom.ly/seqQ_R8

Sherra Bennett is a true powerhouse in strategic grantmaking, bringing the principles of community-based social work to life through strategic partnerships and communication. At the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, her work is grounded in a commitment to movement building and place-based investment. With a deep commitment to collaboration and authenticity, Sherra’s leadership reflects both heart and strategy. Her work continues to strengthen communities across the state and beyond, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of her impact and leadership.