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: Nancy Miller
This month's Community Service Award finalist is Nancy Miller of Little Rock.
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CSA Finalist: Melba Brackin
Beebe woman leaves her imprint on projects all over town.
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CSA 2012 Finalist: Lora Mason
Jonesboro woman gives her all to community theater.
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CSA Finalist: Matt House and Amy Johnson
June co-finalists in the individual category share honor.
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CSA Finalist: Lowe's of Bryant
Store goes the distance to help build homes for those in need.
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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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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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Inmates Deliver Donations to Food Bank
Two inmates and a deputy spent Monday morning collecting bags of canned food and other items from barrels set out at local businesses.
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Thank You Arkansas!
KARK "4 the Greater Good" drive smashes $100,000 goal for Foodbank.
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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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