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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Children Needed to Sign up for Salvation Army Angel Tree in NLR
The Salvation Army prepares to serve 3,000 needy children.
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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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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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ASU Dorms At Capacity
Reservations for Arkansas State University's residence halls are now at or just past capacity for the fall semester, announced Dr. Rick Stripling, vice chancellor for...
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Benton Pre-K
Some youngsters in the Benton school district will get the chance to enroll in pre-kindergarten free of charge thanks to some grant money. ...
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What's Hot in School Supplies
The calendar is winding down to the start of the school year, and Larry Clark, with Staples shows us what is hot in school supplies...
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Back to School Sales Strong; Wal-Mart Prompting Competition
Back to school sales are going strong this time of the year as Wal-Mart announces a price cutting campaign.
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