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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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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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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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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