Our Story
Born From a Belief That No One Should Be Left Behind
Giving Back America was founded on a simple conviction: every person — regardless of circumstance — deserves dignity, compassion, and a helping hand.
How We Started
In 2025, a small group of neighbors in Greenbrier, Arkansas began gathering on weekends to prepare and deliver meals to homeless veterans living under a nearby bridge. What started as a handful of volunteers with a few grocery bags quickly grew into something far larger than any of them imagined.
By 2026, Giving Back America was formally incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We started our first community kitchen, launched a veterans housing assistance program, and began partnering with local churches, schools, and businesses to extend our reach.
Today, we serve countless individuals and families each year across Arkansas and beyond. Our programs have expanded to include emergency food assistance, transitional housing support, job readiness training, and youth mentorship — all rooted in the same spirit of neighbor helping neighbor that sparked our founding.
Mission & Values
To restore hope and build resilience in underserved communities by providing essential services, fostering human connection, and empowering individuals to thrive.
Dignity First
Every person we serve is treated with unconditional respect. We believe dignity is not earned — it is inherent.
Community-Rooted
We live and work in the communities we serve. Local knowledge, local trust, and local relationships drive everything we do.
Radical Generosity
We give without reservation — of our time, our resources, and our compassion. Generosity is contagious, and we intend to spread it.
Accountability
Every dollar donated is stewarded with care. We publish transparent financial reports and hold ourselves to the highest standards of nonprofit governance.
Our Impact by the Numbers
Meet Our Leadership
Our team brings decades of combined experience in nonprofit management, social services, and community organizing.
David Harp
Executive Director
David has led Giving Back America since 2024, growing the organization from a single kitchen to a multi-program nonprofit serving more and more each year. He is a U.S. Army veteran and lifelong community advocate.
Lally Singh
Director of Programs
Lally oversees all service delivery and receiving programs, ensuring quality and compassion in every interaction. He has over 15 years of experience in social work and logistics.
Jeff Lewis
Community Outreach Coordinator
Jeff builds and maintains relationships with partner organizations, volunteers, and donors. His grassroots organizing background keeps our work deeply connected to the communities we serve. With Jeff's extensive career with the Ohio State Patrol, he shows compassion and integrity with each interaction in our communities.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Whether you volunteer your time or make a donation, your support changes lives every single day.
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