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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4 the Greater Good: Airport Angel Squadron
Air travel can be long and stressful, but a group of volunteers at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock is making the...
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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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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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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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