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: Melody Gately
The Bryant Boys' and Girls' Club is an after-school and Saturday mecca for seven-hundred kids, and they all love Miss Melody. Melody teaches self-esteem in...
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CSA Finalist: Meagan Whitworth
Bryant teen is nominated in the Youth Humanitarian category.
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CSA Finalist: JoBelle Zimmerman
Retired librarian still keeps her eye on the shelves in Mountain Home.
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CSA Finalist: Pete Roth
CSA Finalist: Pete Roth
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CSA Finalist: Claire Schmidt
CSA Finalist: Claire Schmidt
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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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Supplies Low for Salvation Army Food Pantries in Central Arkansas
Canned meat, vegetables and milk are the items most needed.
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"Love Kitchen" Serves Slices to Tornado Victims
Some tornado victims in Henryville, Indiana are getting tens of thousands of free slices of "Pizza! Pizza!" as they try to get back on their...
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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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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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