Southern Bancorp’s comprehensive community revitalization efforts in Helena-West Helena were featured on an award winning AETN documentary titled “Delta Dreams.” The documentary won a Silver Screen Award in the social issues category of the U.S. International Film and Video Festival.
Archive: June 2008 | Section: Phillips County, Public Policy, Southern Bancorp, Southern CDC, Southern Financial Partners, Southern Good Faith Fund
The 7,500-square-foot facility was made possible through a $690,000 grant from the US. Department of Health and Human Services and local loans, said John French, president of Southern Community Development Corp.
Archive: May 2008 | Section: Clark County, Southern Bancorp, Southern CDC
Twenty-four hour, $690,000 center to address key need identified in Clark County Strategic Plan unveiled last year.
Archive: May 2008 | Section: Clark County, Other Related News, Southern Bancorp, Southern CDC, Southern Financial Partners
Black commented that people often tell him that they want jobs but do not realize just how much goes into bringing jobs to Phillips County.
“Without a good education system, jobs are not going to come here,” Black stated. “Without affordable housing, jobs are not going to come here. It all goes hand in hand. You can’t have one and not have the rest.”
Archive: February 2008 | Section: Delta Bridge Project, Phillips County, Southern Bancorp, Southern CDC, Southern Financial Partners, Southern Good Faith Fund
Southern Bancorp of Arkadelphia is among 10 community development financial institutions that are semifinalists for $8.25 million in grants and awards under a program offered by the Opportunity Finance Network.
Archive: October 2007 | Section: Southern Bancorp, Southern CDC, Southern Financial Partners, Southern Good Faith Fund
