At i-LIVE to Work, Play & Dream, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to belong, grow, connect and experience a life filled with possibility, regardless of ability level or financial status.

i-LIVE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit creating inclusive opportunities for individuals of ALL abilities and their families throughout Central Arkansas and our work goes far beyond any one program.

WHAT YOUR SUPPORT MAKES POSSIBLE

Through the generosity of our donors, sponsors and community partners, i-LIVE helps provide:

🎓 Scholarships that help families access life-changing therapies and services when cost might otherwise stand in the way.

🎨 Arts & enrichment programs that create opportunities for creativity, self-expression and discovering new interests.

🤝 Social programs & community experiences designed to build friendships, confidence, connection and a true sense of belonging.

🎉 Recreational opportunities that make having fun, trying something new, and being part of the community accessible to people of all abilities.

📚 Educational development that encourages continued learning, growth and independence.

💼 Vocational training & support that helps individuals develop skills, explore their strengths and work toward greater independence.

🐴 Innovative therapy opportunities, including our partnerships with equine-assisted & hippotherapy therapy centers in Little Rock, Fort Smith & Batesville Arkansas.

WHY BOOTS & BBQ MATTERS

Five years ago, Boots & BBQ began with a powerful belief: families should not have to choose between accessing the support their loved one needs and paying for life’s basic necessities.

Today, that mission continues and it is growing.

In 2025 alone, more than $162,000 went directly back into our community through therapy scholarships, expanded programming, support for community partners through the completion of our Pave the Way campaign, and the addition of two therapy horses to serve even more participants.

But numbers only tell part of the story.

Behind every dollar is a person discovering what they can do. A new friendship. A first experience. A new skill. A moment of independence. A family with access to an opportunity that may not have been possible otherwise.

THAT’S WHY WE’RE HERE.

Our goal for 2026 is to raise $100,000 through Boots & BBQ to continue removing financial barriers, expand inclusive programs and opportunities, and begin laying the groundwork for future growth.

When you buy a ticket, bid in the auction, become a sponsor or make a donation, you’re helping create a community where individuals of all abilities have more opportunities to work, play, connect, create, learn and dream.

Because inclusion isn’t just about being invited.

It’s about having the opportunity to participate, belong and thrive.

Thank you for helping us make that possible.

Work. Play. Dream. - for everyone.

5th Annual i-LIVE for Boots & BBQ Fundraiser & Celebration

Boots on. Bling up.

Team Members