The Arkansas Commission on the Status of Women is a governor-appointed body that advises on policy affecting women across the state. They publish reports on women's economic security, healthcare, and political representation, and they coordinate the annual Women's Hall of Fame inductions. The commission office on West 7th Street in Little Rock is a referral hub for women's organizations statewide.
501-682-1321 · 1515 W 7th St, Little Rock, AR 72201
The YWCA of Central Arkansas operates from the Main Street campus in Little Rock with programs centered on economic empowerment, racial justice, and family services. They host financial literacy workshops, after-school programs for girls, and the annual Persimmon Tree breakfast that funds scholarships. Donations of professional clothing for clients are accepted year-round.
501-666-9922 · 2200 Main St, Little Rock, AR 72206
The Arkansas Women's Project is a Little Rock-based advocacy organization that has worked on reproductive rights, gender-based violence, and economic justice for women in the state. They host community forums, publish policy briefs, and coordinate volunteer training for grassroots organizers. Best entry point for women interested in advocacy work in addition to receiving services.
501-372-5113 · Little Rock, AR
Dress for Success Little Rock provides professional clothing, interview prep, and career mentoring to women entering or re-entering the workforce. New clients arrive with a referral from a partner agency, then meet with a personal stylist for a suiting appointment. The boutique stocks interview-ready outfits in a full range of sizes. Free for referred clients; donations of professional clothing accepted.
501-379-9099 · Little Rock, AR 72201
The Junior League of Little Rock has operated from the Scott Street building since the 1920s, building community-improvement programs run by trained women volunteers. Current projects include the kids in the kitchen nutrition program and ongoing support for the Children's Protection Center. New members complete a year of provisional training that doubles as leadership development.
501-375-5557 · 401 Scott St, Little Rock, AR 72201
Girls Inc. of Central Arkansas serves girls ages 5 to 18 with after-school programs, summer camps, and STEM workshops out of the Broadway Street campus in Little Rock. Programming emphasizes the Strong, Smart, and Bold framework, with deliberate focus on Black and Latina girls historically underserved by mainstream youth programs. Sliding-scale fees keep participation accessible.
501-663-1189 · 2423 Broadway St, Little Rock, AR 72206