Several entities have partnered to debut a new initiative to help Arkansas faith leaders champion economic justice and anti-poverty efforts in their communities, according to a news release.
The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, with the Methodist Foundation of Arkansas and the Nashville-based Faith Matters Network, have started the Micah Fellows Program. The 9-month initiative will focus on nurturing moral leadership that focuses on working to combat poverty in the state, the release said. The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation contributed $200,000 to the effort, and the Methodist Foundation of Arkansas gave $50,000 for the effort.
The first class of fellows will begin taking part in media, advocacy and narrative training in September.
Faith leaders can apply to become a fellow at bit.ly/3wtK6lz by July 1.