The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is honoring five people for their "extensive community involvement, philanthropic endeavors, and exemplary service to the community," per a release.
The recipients of the university's Chancellor's Scholarship Gala are: Rebecca Pittillo: President of the Blue & You Foundation, at Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Dr. Laurence & Veronica Alexander: Dr. George and Deloris Cotton, West Fraser Timber Company Ltd.
Rebecca Pittillo: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Dr.Moses & Suzzette Goldmon: Thomas & Janet Spirites, KKAC Dr.Andrea Stewart: Strong Company, Thomas Groceries and Gifts Store, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Read the Entire Article
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William D. Eggers and Paul Macmillan of Dowser write about the social entrepreneurs slowly and steadily dirsupting the world of philanthropy. According to Forbes, philanthropy disruptors are those that believe “no one company is so vital that it can’t be replaced and no single business model too perfect to upend.”