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United Way Campaign Kick-Off
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The public is invited to United Way's 2013 Campaign Kick-Off to enjoy free hot dogs, chili and ice cream. Visit fun and informational booths about the health and human service agencies that United Way supports while enjoying live music by Phil G and Lori Marie. A variety of door prizes will be announced at the end of the event.
"A successful United Way campaign is very important to the quality of life in Central Arkansas." says United Way President John Nazzaro. "Local health and human service agencies, such as the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas, American Red Cross, Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Arkansas, and the Arkansas Foodbank, rely on United Way funds to carry out their missions. Last year, United Way raised over $4.4 million dollars to help people with disabilities, low-income seniors, disadvantaged youth, families-in-crisis, survivors of domestic violence, and many others. We hope to raise even more in this year's campaign."
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Make a Difference Day
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The Heart of Arkansas United Way and THV 11 are teaming up for "Make a Difference Day" on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Volunteers are needed to complete projects on the nation's largest day of community service. The work day will last from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on October 26th, but volunteers for any amount of time will be greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Denver Landers at (501) 376-4567 or visit www.heartaruw.org.
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Thank you THV 11 and Wal-Mart
Back to School Blitz Results
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There are more than 53,000 students in the Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pulaski County School Districts. Approximately 20,000 of these students are economically disadvantaged children. Many are from single-parent families, and many of the children come to school each year lacking the basic school supplies needed for classroom work.
The Heart of Arkansas United Way saw an opportunity to try to address the needs of these children and to help prevent early school failure for at risk youth.
Each year, THV 11 partners with the United Way to help provide school supplies for these children. This year, the school supply drive was held August 5th - August 9th.
This years Back to School Blitz raised over $12,000 in school supplies helping over 1,000 students that needed school supplies. This was all made possible because of each community's generous support, THV 11, THV's Ed Buckner and Wal-Mart. Each Wal-Mart location made generous donations as well.
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The Salvation Army and Target Team Up
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Target and the Salvation Army partnered up to give low-income elementary aged children in kindergarten through 5th grade $85 gift certificates to Target for their back to school shopping needs. The Salvation Army coordinated all of the volunteers necessary to help the children pick out supplies from their list. Heart of Arkansas United Way staff and volunteers participated in this wonderful event.
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Playtime Pizza School Supply Drive
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We would like to thank Playtime Pizza for hosting a Back to School Supply Drive for students in need. Playtime Pizza provided a $5 game card for anyone that donated five, small school supplies. All school supplies collected will go to help low income students in the Little Rock School District.
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September is Hunger Action Month
Hunger is an issue that almost 50 million people in the US have to face year-round - but during the month of September everyone can do their part to help raise awareness of hunger in our state and nation. The issue is of particular importance in central and southern Arkansas, where more than 90,000 children are at risk of hunger. Nationally, of the nearly 49 million who struggle with hunger, 16 million are children.
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2013 Arkansas Rice Depot Diaper Drive with
THV 11's Liz Massey and Cruz
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Join the Arkansas Rice Depot and THV 11 raise awareness on the issue of diaper need here in Arkansas. Last year the Diaper Drive collected over 126,000 diapers with your help!
1 in 3 moms in the United States has struggled to provide their children with clean diapers. You can make a difference! Drop off diapers at collection points during September or hold your own diaper drive. Get your office, church, or community organizations involved and join the Arkansas Rice Depot and THV 11 this month in the following cities.
September 10th - Cabot ~ September 17th - Bryant ~ September 24th - Conway
For more information on how you, your business, church, or civic group can get involved or if you would like to participate, please visit www.ricedepot.org or call (501)565- 8855. |
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Groundbreaking News!
Our House Children's Center Opening
Spring of 2014
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Our House operates the state's only children's programs specifically for homeless, formerly homeless, and near-homeless children, including a licensed child development center for children ages 0-5 and an out-of-school-time youth program for children ages 6-17. The Our House Children's Center is set to open by May 1st, 2014. The new Children's Center will serve as many as 142 children each day, up from Our House's current capacity of less than 50 each day.
Overall, the Children's Center will cost $4.4 million to build and furnish. Our House has raised more than $4.1 million, from 434 different private donors, to build the Children's Center. Our House is still raising funds for the furniture, kitchen equipment, and playground equipment that will be required to operate in the new facility.
The Heart of Arkansas United Way and Our House are partners in funding for the Central Arkansas Family Stability Institute with matching $300,000 from the Ohio based Siemer Family Foundation. CAFSI is a program that helps families that have been homeless in years past and also those in which may be at risk of becoming homeless. For more information, please visit www.ourshouseshelter.org.
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United We Dance Zumbathon
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Arkansas Federal Credit Union will be hosting a Zumbathon on Saturday, September 21st at The Landmark Baptist Church (1700 General Samuels Rd, Jacksonville, AR 72076) from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. to help raise funds for the Heart of United Way. Admission for adults is $10.00 and $5.00 for children. Christy Fulton and Kelley Davis will be instructors at this event! Come out and show your support for United Way while getting down with Zumba!
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The Heart of Arkansas United Way is looking for local businesses that would like to be on our Caring Club discount card. It is free for your business and can be the discount of your choice. This a great marketing opportunity and a great way to help the community at the same time. For more information, visit our website or contact Denver Landers at 501-376-4567.
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Sunday, October 6, 2013 Noon - 3pm at Camp Aldersgate
Tickets = $15 each (Kids 6 and under Free)
There will be a fish fry, great family entertainment, old fashioned bake sale*, live music, baggo, mobile aquarium, cupcake walk, face painting, carousel rides*, kids fishing derby*, pumpkin patch*, and more fun fall activities.
(*small cost to participate)
To-Go Meals
Want to get your food and run? No problem!
There will be a Drive-Thru at OrthoArkansas on the corner of Kanis and Aldersgate Road.
All dinners picked up at the drive-thru must pay the $15 To-Go Meal ticket price.
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"You make a living by what you get.
You make a life by what you give."
- Winston Churchill
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Gallery of Hope Art Auction will be held 6:-8:30 p.m. November 21, 2013 at Next Level Events. All proceeds from the annual art auction benefit families in Arkansas affected by childhood cancer.
Tickets: $50 per person; $1,000 for a table of 10.
For more information, contact Corey Davis at (501) 376-4567 ext. 25.
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AEDD
Hawgs for a Cause
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The fifth annual Razorback-themed fundraiser is Thursday, October 17th, 2013, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the AEDD Multipurpose Center, 105 East Roosevelt Road.
Guests will feast on the event's traditional "Hog Roast" BBQ with all the "fixin's," while quenching their thirst at a beverage bar sponsored by Glazer's and bidding on over 140 great items in a silent and live auction featuring Razorback memorabilia as well as original art, home d�cor, holiday items, jewelry, gift baskets, and more.
Proceeds from Hawgs for a Cause benefit over 150 children with developmental disabilities that attend the AEDD Children's Learning Center in North Little Rock.
Tickets are $30 per person ($40.00 at the door) and $50 per person for VIP tickets (includes admission to VIP Party). Tickets are available online at www.aeddinc.org, or call (501) 666-0248
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| First Tee of Central Arkansas | |
The 6th Annual First Tee Classic is coming up on October 25nd. The First Tee Classic is the biggest fundraising event of the year, and the support they receive from the event's sponsors and participants make an immeasurable impact on the lives of the young people we serve at The First Tee.
The event begins with an 18-hole, four-person scramble tournament with a twist: One of the Youth Ambassadors will be stationed at each tee of our par-3 Honors Course and will serve as each team's "fifth player" for that hole, giving participants a chance to interact with our impressive youngsters (and to lower their score)! The evening will bring with it a dinner reception accompanied by a silent auction.
For more information, contact Cory Biggs at
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Boys and Girls Club
Golf "Fore" Kids Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament
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Thursday, September 19th, 2013 at the Maumelle Country Club
4 Person Scramble - Double Shotgun, 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. To purchase tickets or sponsorship information, please contact
501-666-8816 or visit www.arclubs.org.
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This event is scheduled for Saturday, October 5th starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Hearts & Hooves facility located at 2308 Kellogg Acres, Sherwood, AR.
Ticket price includes dinner, live music, silent and live auctions and most importantly, a fashion show by their own special equestrians. Tickets: $65 per person or $500 for table of eight. For info: Call (501) 834-8509 or visit www.heartsandhooves.com.
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| Ronald McDonald House | |
Ronald McDonald Golf Classic and Red Shoe Affair are coming up in September!
The Red Shoe Affair is a casual, southern, indoor barbeque picnic with delicious food, live music and great silent and live auctions. Tickets are $50 and it's on September 29th at the Pleasant Valley Country Club. Guests are invited to wear their favorite red shoes!
The scramble format golf tournament, now in its 20th year, is on September 30th with flights at 8 am and 1 pm. The tournament has fun prize opportunities, fabulous player gifts and, of course, great food. Teams start at $2,500 for a foursome and include 8 tickets to the Red Shoe Affair.
To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Emily Piechocki at 501-978-3119.
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SCAT
Senior Citizens Activities Today will hold a "Second Offering Sunday" on September 8th in conjunction with Grandparents Day. They are looking for as many churches as possible to hold a second offering for their seniors. For more information, contact JinJer James-Green.
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United Cerebral Palsy
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Come share an extraordinary evening together as we celebrate an Arkansas fair tale - helping those with disabilities live a life without limits. The event will be at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion on Thursday, September 12th with entertainment by the Shannon Boshears Band, amazing food from the mansion's chefs and beverages provided by Glazer's. You should also look forward to some exciting silent and live auction items! To purchase tickets online: click here. For more information, visit UCP's website www.ucpark.org or contact Kristin Stuart at 501.228.3838 or kristin@ucpcark.org
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