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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Fayetteville Head Start Children Learn How to Grow, Prepare Food from Garden
Feed Fayetteville program teaching them valuable lessons.
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Feed Arkansas Kids Kicks off Fundraising Campaign
Donations needed to help thousands of children in need of weekend meals.
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Arkansas Flu Clinics Will Also Educate People on Food Programs
Arkansans facing hunger can learn about SNAP while fighting the flu.
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Country Music Superstar Helping Fight Hunger in Arkansas
Arkansas Rice Depot teams up with Brad Paisley's Virtual Reality World Tour.
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Food Pantry Now Open in Sparkman
More than 175 served on first day of operation. It's open on Fridays only from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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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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Events Get Kids Ready for New School Year
Several "back to school" events were held Saturday in Little Rock.
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LRSD makes changes to grow enrollment
A new elementary school in West Little Rock and the district's first charter school are among changes for LRSD.
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It's Time for LRSD Students to Check-in
Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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All PCSSD Students Required to Register This Week
New database requires updates in information. District also says school will start earlier for many campuses.
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Parents Trimming Back-to-School Budgets
Buying items on sale or getting only what's needed most.
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