In 2008, 604,632 Arkansans volunteered time
Volunteers are the engine that powers the services in our community. KARK as celebrated 33 years of volunteerism, and now we plan to expand out work in this area.
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CSA Finalist: Maggie Thannisch
High school senior helps middle schoolers reach academic, personal achievement goals.
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CSA Finalist: Betty McCollum
For 17 years, this Melbourne woman has been helping with her town's food pantry that feeds dozens of hungry families every week
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CSA Finalist: Donna Grinder
Searcy County woman leads effort to help people with special needs.
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CSA Finalist: Don Guess
Dardanelle free medical clinic volunteer hasn't missed a day in years.
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CSA Finalists: Haley Birch & Hannah Birch
Malvern twins learn volunteering at an early age.
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The food hardship rate for Arkansas households with children is nearly 30%
4 The Greater Good will use our resources to connect families in need with people who want to help feed hungry families.
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UA's Campus Food Pantry is Finalist in White House Challenge
Feeds hundreds of students and staff members in its first year.
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Arkansas Summer Food Program Needs Providers
At least one needed in every county. Organizations that qualify get government funding to pay for meals and snacks for children of low income families.
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Hunger Help for Nepal All the Way from Arkansas
Heifer International launches $23.8 million project that will give aid to more than 100-thousand farmers there.
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Inmates Deliver Donations to Food Bank
Two inmates and a deputy spent Monday morning collecting bags of canned food and other items from barrels set out at local businesses.
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Thank You Arkansas!
KARK "4 the Greater Good" drive smashes $100,000 goal for Foodbank.
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Over 50% of seniors 85 and older cannot live independently
4 The Greater Good will also focus on making sure that the aging population in our community has the resources and care that it needs to age independently with grace and dignity.
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UAMS Institute on Aging Hosting Public Health Fair
Event is Saturday, September 25th.
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One in four Arkansas children lives in poverty
One issue 4 The Greater Good will tackle is ensuring that our children have the resources and tools they need for school-- from computers in their classrooms to rulers and pencils to breakfast before school so they can focus throughout the day.
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School Bus Safety Tips for Students, Drivers
Be on the lookout for children and bus stops as school starts.
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School Starts for Most of State
Elementary, middle and high schools kickoff 2010-2011 term.
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Tips for a successful school year
4 tips even busy moms and dads can follow.
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Health Experts Push Back-to-School Immunizations
Parents also reminded to show kids proper handwashing techniques to keep them healthy.
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Local Retailers Lower Prices for Back-2-School Shoppers
Families stay in town for back-2-school shopping despite tax-free weekends in neighboring states.
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