Anthony Tidwell, BA
Founder of Cutwell 4 Kids
Anthony Tidwell founded Cutwell 4 Kids in Hot Springs in 2014 because of his innate desire to make a change in the community; while being creative with the process. He is an Artist, Mentor, Barber, and most of all, an Educator for at risk youth in the area of Visual Arts. Cutwell 4 Kids received its 501c3 status in 2015.
Anthony a native of Hot Springs, Arkansas received a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in General Studies from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas in 2007. In 2012 Anthony received training and certification as a Mental Health Para-Professional working with Birch Tree Communities. His education and experience working with youths with behavioral problems helped to inspire the vision and need for the creation of the Cutwell 4 Kids organization.
Anthony and Cutwell 4 Kids have been featured in many publications including the Hot Springs Sentinel Record and Hot Springs On The Go magazine. Anthony also served as Guest Speaker for the Kiwanis Club of Hot Springs informing members of the current problems for at risk youth and how Cutwell 4 Kids plays an important role in providing a positive impact to affect their lives.
Board of Directors
Jean Lacefield, Vice President of Community Outreach at Gateway Community Assoc.
Mike Tuohey, Treasurer & CPA Partner at Prince & Tuohey
Minnie Lenox, Human Resources Director at City of Hot Springs
Luke Kramer, Executive Director at The STARR Coalition
Dr. Jerry Thomas, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at National Park
College
Richard Herrington, Executive Director of Hot Springs Housing Authority
Sharon D. Evans, Owner/CEO at Evans Helping Hands of America, LLC
Paul Rainey, Chief Financial Officer at Global Eagle
Dr. Darrell Elkin, Family Practice Physician at Convenient Care in Hot Springs
Trent Tipton, South Conway County School District Athletics Director
Diablo Coleman, Community Activist