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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AR Foodbank Donations Help Feed the Homeless
The Arkansas Foodbank Network distributes food to thousands of people and many organizations that feed the homeless.
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Children are Hungry after School; the Food Bank is Feeding Them
When kids leave school, many of them don't eat again until they show up the next day. The Food Bank of Arkansas Network is changing...
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Volunteers Make the Food Bank Go Round
Ever wonder what it takes to keep the Arkansas Food Bank feeding our needy neighbors? Here's a look at why they do it.
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"No Kid Hungry" Kicks Off
Government agencies, non-profits and businesses join together to announce effort to end child hunger in Arkansas.
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4 The Greater Good: Salvation Army Asks for Help
The organization plans to help 3,000 Central Arkansas children celebrate the holidays this year, but in order to that, they need volunteers' help now.
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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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