Our Mission:
To build inclusive and equitable communities through capacity-building, connection, and collaborative action.
Learn More About Our Story Here
DONATE TO JCA FOR GIVING SEASON 2025 TODAY!
What better gift to give than an OurTown Sponsorship for a deserving Arkansas Teen? Click here to get your donation started for 2025’s Giving Season!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
After six years of pause and two years of rebuilding… We’re THRILLED to announce Just Communities of Arkansas’ OurTown for Teens is BACK!
OurTown for Teens is a transformational, no-cost leadership program designed to help young people bridge differences, build empathy, and strengthen their capacity to lead in diverse communities.
In October 2025, 20 teen delegates and adult leaders from across Arkansas came together to engage in deep listening, story-sharing, identity exploration, and honest conversations about bias, belonging, and community systems.
Through immersive activities and courageous dialogue, they practiced navigating conflict, building trust, and leading with compassion. OurTown is more than a camp — it is a catalyst for young leaders committed to shaping a more inclusive and equitable Arkansas.
Miss our Maternal Health Storytelling Show?
Never Fear! We’ve recorded it for you to listen to!
The Yarn Storytelling, in partnership with JCA,
held its inaugural Maternal Health Storytelling show, which took place at
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock, Arkansas, on October 2nd, 2025.
Now You Can Listen to the Evening’s Recording Here
A HUGE Thank you to all of our Sponsors:
Offering Workshops for Your Organization Today!
Recently, team members Brandon and Alexis visited with the City of Little Rock to facilitate our Cultivating an Inclusive Culture Workshop.
Cultivating an Inclusive Culture:
“True inclusion in the workplace requires strategic thinking from all levels of the company. Simply saying ‘we’re an inclusive company’ won’t improve the perception of employees and stakeholders who aren’t experiencing full inclusion in your institution. This workshop covers tangible strategies to move you closer to full inclusion, such as techniques for job interviews, providing multiple methods of input from stakeholders, and utilizing an equity lens.”
Find out more about the workshops we offer to help your organization become an inclusive space for all by clicking above.
JCA’s Humanitarian Award Nominations
Do you know of an organization or individual who deserves to be recognized for their DEI efforts in the community?
Nominate them for our next Humanitarian Awards Here!
And we’ll be in touch shortly!
Highlights from The 60th Annual JCA Humanitarian Awards,
December 5, 2024
See More Photos Here
Building Bridges For A Better Tomorrow
JCA builds individuals’ and institutions’ capacities so we all can lead the kind of inclusive and equitable change we want in our organizations and communities. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and your tax-deductible gifts support our programs to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Services
From one-hour lectures to multi-day retreats designed to optimize teamwork… to spaces that foster courageous, meaningful interactions between participants… and anti-bullying workshops to exploring identity through creative expression for teens, JCA is dedicated to creating an Arkansas where every person is valued, every voice is heard, and everyone has a fair chance to succeed.
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News & Resources
Have you ever wondered what the term Cisgender or BIPOC means? We have all the diversity, equity, and inclusion terminology you might not have known! Keep up with what’s going on with JCA or what’s happening in the world of DEI right here.
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By mail:
1818 N Taylor St.
#129
Little Rock, AR 72207
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