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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Pet Therapy
The American Heart Association recently found that spending time with your pet can reduce your anxiety, hormone levels, and even blood pressure levels.
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Mount St Mary Celebrates Mercy Day
The ladies of Mount St. Mary Academy spent the day performing acts of community service.
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CSA Finalist: Harriet Raley of Searcy
Super volunteer gives of her time to a variety of projects.
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4 The Greater Good Phone Bank Raises $25,000
Money goes to Arkansas Rice Depot's Food for Kids program.
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KARK GM Rick Rogala Explains 4 The Greater Good
Station's community involvement program takes aim at four key issues affecting the lives of Arkansans.
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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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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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Arkansas No Kid Hungry Campaign Kicks off Summer Meals Program
Families may call 1-866-3-HUNGRY, 1-877-8-HAMBRE, go to www.whyhunger.org/findfood or text "FoodAR" to 877-877 to find a site near them.
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Arkansas City Opens First Community Pantry
Facility in Desha County town will also help fight hunger in neighboring Chicot County.
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Arkansas Summer Food Program Providers Needed
Sites may serve up to two meals per day (breakfast, lunch, a snack or supper) and each meal served must meet the U.S. Department of...
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More Free/Reduced Lunch Eligible Kids Taking Advantage of School Breakfast Program
Two groups teaming up to make sure children in need get to eat before hitting the books.
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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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