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: Mason Sifford
Star volunteer with "Hearts & Hooves" in Sherwood.
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CSA Finalist: Weyerhauser
Company's Hot Springs division is up for a small corporate humanitarian award.
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CSA Finalist: David Hodges
Maumelle man turns forced retirement into opportunity to help others.
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Community Service Award Finalist: Mia Gordon
It's time for Dave Woodman to introduce us to another finalist for a 2012 Community Service Award...Mia Gordon.
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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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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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PCSSD Receives 100,000 Meals for Hungry Children
Six pallets of non-perishable food have been delivered to the Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) warehouse to be distributed to the district's hungry children.
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Pulaski County Special School District's Free and Reduced Price Meals Policy
The price charged for a paid student breakfast is ($1.50); the price charged for a paid student lunch is ($2.25 for elementary, $2.50 for secondary).
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How You Can Get Involved in Hunger Action Month
The Arkansas Foodbank and the other 201 Feeding America certified food banks across the country are encouraging everyone to take part.
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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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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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Pediatricians Want School to Change Head Lice Policies
Doctors say parasites are not a health threat.
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Truancy Task Force Works to Bring Kids Back to School
Agencies associated with the Little Rock School District students have started collaborating on a truancy task force.
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LR Church Offers Free School Immunizations
St. Mark Baptist Church health fair is August 7th.
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Back to School Shots
It's time for students to start thinking about going back to school and if you're taking a trip to college, there are plenty of vaccinations...
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Safe Routes to School
Keeping kids safe, to and from school, is the goal of a program called "Safe Routes to School."
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