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: Carolyn Berry
2013 KARK 4 Community Service Award nominee.
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4 the Greater Good: Generations of Giving
We recently reported shelves at the Salvation Army's food bank in Little Rock were were almost empty. Since then donations have been coming in.
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CSA Distinguished Citizen Award: Olivia Myers Farrell
Little Rock businesswoman selected for outstanding community service.
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CSA Finalist: Mary Anne Benson
A victim of spousal abuse herself turns volunteer to help others.
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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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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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UA's Campus Food Pantry is Finalist in White House Challenge
Feeds hundreds of students and staff members in its first year.
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Arkansas Summer Food Program Needs Providers
At least one needed in every county. Organizations that qualify get government funding to pay for meals and snacks for children of low income families.
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Hunger Help for Nepal All the Way from Arkansas
Heifer International launches $23.8 million project that will give aid to more than 100-thousand farmers there.
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Inmates Deliver Donations to Food Bank
Two inmates and a deputy spent Monday morning collecting bags of canned food and other items from barrels set out at local businesses.
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Thank You Arkansas!
KARK "4 the Greater Good" drive smashes $100,000 goal for Foodbank.
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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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