SIPPING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Single-parent students star during Night of Hope event

— Dora Jane and Greg Flesher opened their home in the Heights on Oct. 11 for A Night of Hope, a fundraiser for Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pulaski County.

Drinks were served on the Fleshers’ back porch. Guests sat at tables dotting the back lawn after visiting a buffet in the dining room. Honored for her community leadership was business owner Barbara Graves. Guests also met some of the single parents who have received scholarships.

Sixty-eight single parents are attending Pulaski County colleges with the help of the scholarship fund. Karin Bara is the nonprofit’s executive director. Chairing the event was Jennifer McCarty.

High Profile, Pages 47 on 10/23/2011

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