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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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Our Alumni
Alumni Profile: Spotlight on Derrick Rainey
June 13, 2024

Derrick Rainey wears many hats. He’s the current mayor of Wrightsville, Arkansas; a youth pastor; the small business coordinator for…

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Our Community
MLK Day: United We Serve
January 17, 2024

As we prepare to honor the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is essential to…

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Our Community
Roaring Success: Celebrating International Cheetah Day at Chicot Elementary
December 11, 2023

December 4th marked a significant day on the global conservation calendar – International Cheetah Day. This dedicated day aims to…

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Our Community
School Meals Support Student Success
October 10, 2023

October 9th marks the beginning of National School Lunch Week.  National School Lunch Week was created in 1962 by President…

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Our Alumni
ALUMNI PROFILE: Why Stefanie Vestal Always Puts Service Above Self
July 6, 2023

Written By Jewels Dabdub, AmeriCorps Member   Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps Member. Senior Corps Member. Alumni Board Member. Impact Manager. Classroom…

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Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alum Madhov Shroff: Navigating Uncertainty and Championing Opportunity
June 8, 2023

People often talk about your 20s as one of the best times of your life. As a 25-year-old, I am…

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Our Community
Haitian Heritage Month to me
May 8, 2023

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Little Rock staff member Marlie Mehu shares about the importance of Haitian Heritage Month to create belonging and…

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Our Community
A Cause Worth Celebrating
May 2, 2023

My first year as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Corps member has been filled with lows and highs. Reporting to school at…

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Our Community
Empowering women leaders through mentorship
March 8, 2023

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Little Rock kicks off our inaugural Women’s Leadership Council, a new mentoring program for our female-identifying corps members.

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Our Community
International Women’s Day
March 6, 2023

Any day of the year is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and support the women in your life. However, March…

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Our Alumni
How a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Recruiter Changed My Life
February 27, 2023

After graduating from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, I was unsure of what I wanted to do. I ended…

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Our Community
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Little Rock Adds Jay Barth to Board
February 14, 2023

  Â鶹ÊÓƵ Little Rock today announced Jay Barth, Ph.D. has joined its board. With his nearly three decades of…

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