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.
Click here to learn more about the Community Service Awards
Click here to learn more about Race for the Cure and tell us Why You Race
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CSA Finalist: Melody Gately
The Bryant Boys' and Girls' Club is an after-school and Saturday mecca for seven-hundred kids, and they all love Miss Melody. Melody teaches self-esteem in...
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CSA Finalist: Meagan Whitworth
Bryant teen is nominated in the Youth Humanitarian category.
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CSA Finalist: JoBelle Zimmerman
Retired librarian still keeps her eye on the shelves in Mountain Home.
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CSA Finalist: Pete Roth
CSA Finalist: Pete Roth
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CSA Finalist: Claire Schmidt
CSA Finalist: Claire Schmidt
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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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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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"Week of Giving" Holiday Donation Drive Underway on KARK 4
Phone banks during station newscasts will bring in donations for Arkansas Foodbank. Arkansans urged to give whatever they can. Every dollar counts.
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Photographer Puts Face on Hunger in Arkansas
It takes countless volunteers to help the Arkansas Foodbank with its mission. Some of them use their talents in unique ways, including one woman who...
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Afterschool Meal Programs Feed Arkansas Children
Arkansas children are able to get a meal after school even when sometimes it may be the only one of the day.
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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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Pediatricians Want School to Change Head Lice Policies
Doctors say parasites are not a health threat.
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Truancy Task Force Works to Bring Kids Back to School
Agencies associated with the Little Rock School District students have started collaborating on a truancy task force.
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LR Church Offers Free School Immunizations
St. Mark Baptist Church health fair is August 7th.
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Back to School Shots
It's time for students to start thinking about going back to school and if you're taking a trip to college, there are plenty of vaccinations...
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Safe Routes to School
Keeping kids safe, to and from school, is the goal of a program called "Safe Routes to School."
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