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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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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Country Music Superstar Helping Fight Hunger in Arkansas
Arkansas Rice Depot teams up with Brad Paisley's Virtual Reality World Tour.
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Food Pantry Now Open in Sparkman
More than 175 served on first day of operation. It's open on Fridays only from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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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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Fathers Encouraged to Take Their Kids to School on First Day
Million Father March goes on through September 15th.
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Back to School Already?
The new school year is underway at three schools in the the Little Rock School District.
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Some Little Rock Students Start School Monday
The rest of the district goes back to class on August 15.
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Kids' Lunchbox Meals Not Safe to Eat
Study finds most are either too cold or too warm.
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One-Quarter of Public School Students Attend Problem Schools
Drugs sold on campus cited as one area of concern.
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