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: Tracy Manning
She helps abused and neglected children who've been removed from their homes in Saline County.
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CSA Finalist: Mason Sifford
Star volunteer with "Hearts & Hooves" in Sherwood.
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CSA Finalist: Weyerhauser
Company's Hot Springs division is up for a small corporate humanitarian award.
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CSA Finalist: David Hodges
Maumelle man turns forced retirement into opportunity to help others.
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Community Service Award Finalist: Mia Gordon
It's time for Dave Woodman to introduce us to another finalist for a 2012 Community Service Award...Mia Gordon.
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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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Searcy Celebrates at Block Party
More than 200 people joined the fun.
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Back to School: Battling Bullies
Pulaski County Special School District counselor shares helpful information.
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Flat Tires on Searcy School Buses
The first day of school wasn't a smooth one for every school district. In Searcy, the school buses couldn't get rolling. Why? Every school bus...
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School Bus Tires Damaged in Searcy
Valve stems tampered with in bus shop break-in.
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It's Back to School for Students across Arkansas
Summer break ends, Fall term begins.
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