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 Finalists: Haley Birch & Hannah Birch
Malvern twins learn volunteering at an early age.
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CSA Finalist: Cindy Fink
Fort Smith woman helps former foster care teens transition to adulthood.
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CSA Finalist: Rob Noirot
Little Rock man creates way for young professionals to give back to the community without breaking the bank.
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National Day of Service is Saturday
Website offers link to find volunteer opportunities in your area.
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4 the Greater Good: ECS Animal Care Organization
It's not everyday you see kindergarteners and high school seniors sharing something in common. But a group of local students of all ages is making...
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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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Heifer International Helps Launch First-Ever Giving Tuesday
Visit the charity's website November 27 to order a life-changing gift from its catalog.
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4 the Greater Good: AR Hunters Feeding the Hungry
Deer season is in full swing here in Arkansas. You might want the thrill of the kill but not all the deer meat.
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Fayetteville Head Start Children Learn How to Grow, Prepare Food from Garden
Feed Fayetteville program teaching them valuable lessons.
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Feed Arkansas Kids Kicks off Fundraising Campaign
Donations needed to help thousands of children in need of weekend meals.
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Arkansas Flu Clinics Will Also Educate People on Food Programs
Arkansans facing hunger can learn about SNAP while fighting the flu.
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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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