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2010 Campaign Kick-Off
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The public is invited to United Way's 2010 Campaign Kick-Off to enjoy free hot dogs, chili, ice cream, and bottled water from Golden Corral, Sonic Drive-In, Coleman Dairy, and Central Arkansas Water. Visit fun and informational booths about the 38 health and human service agencies that United Way supports while enjoying music from Lyle Dudley. Guests will have the opportunity to get their photo taken with Arkansas Traveler's Shelly the Horse. A variety of door prizes will be announced at the end of the event.
Who: Heart of Arkansas United Way
What: 2010 Campaign Kick-Off
When: 11:30 until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Where: Dickey-Stephens Park
"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 Red Cross, Boys and Girls Clubs and the Arkansas Foodbank Network, rely on United Way funds to carry out their missions. Last year, United Way raised over $4.4 million to help people with disabilities, low-income seniors, disadvantaged youth, families in crisis, survirors of domestic violence and many others. We hope to raise even more in this year's campaign."
For more information, check out the event link on Facebook or contact Denver Day at 501-376-4567. |
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Live United Flash Mob!
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On Saturday, August 21st over 100 people showed up at the River Market for a LIVE UNITED Flash Mob! The volunteers danced to U2's "Beautiful Day". People from all walks of life participated to bring awareness to United Way's LIVE UNITED campaign theme and to promote volunteerism. The dance left everyone energized to go out and make a difference in their community. Many River Market shop and restaurant employees wore LIVE UNITED t-shirts in support of the event and Gusano's Pizzeria gave free breadsticks with any pizza order for the event. Be sure to check our new website for the video of the flash mob...coming soon!
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Agency Spotlight: Ronald McDonald House |
 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas is a new agency of the Heart of Arkansas United Way. They operate two primary programs, the Ronald McDonald House and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, both of which are dedicated to the health and well-being of children and families.
The Ronald McDonald House is a 26-bedroom home away from home that provides housing and services to families who have a child receiving treatment at an area hospital, particularly Arkansas Children's Hospital. In addition to a place to stay, the Ronald McDonald House provides dinner almost every night, laundry facilities and many supplies. Studies show that children heal better and faster when they have family close by. Thus, the House is able to give a family the greatest gift of all-time with their child. The Ronald McDonald House of Arkansas has been serving children and families in their time of need for 30 years. Since opening its doors in 1980, more than 20,000 families have stayed at the House. Guests come from almost every county in the state, as well as many other states and countries.
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is a 40-foot, state-of-the-art mobile dental unit that provides full service dental care and education to children who would not otherwise have access to this type of care and information. Currently, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile travels to elementary schools in seven Arkansas counties: Faulkner, Grant, Jefferson, Lonoke, Perry, Pulaski, and Saline. Since the program's inception, more than 60% of the children receiving treatment had never before seen a dentist. Made possible by a partnership between Ronald McDonald House Charities, Arkansas Children's Hospital and Delta Dental of Arkansas, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile impacts the lives of approximately 1,000 children annually.
For more information, you can call 501-374-1956 or visit their website. |
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Miss Arkansas and the Boys and Girls Club
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Alyse Eady, the 2010 Miss Arkansas, is proud to have her platform be the Boys & Girls Club. She recently spent an afternoon at the Pennick Boys and Girls Club in Little Rock interacting with the Club Kids. They shared their personal Boys and Girls Club experiences and had the opportunity to have their photo taken with Miss Arkansas. Professional photographer Canon Bey donated her time for the shoot. Alyse said, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America has played a crucial role in my life and has helped develop me into the leader I am today. Spending time with Club Kids is something that is very special to me and my goal is to be a role model that they can look up to". |
Our House Opens Family Housing
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On August 9, 2010, Our House held the Grand Opening of their newly renovated Family Housing Shelter. The Mayor or Little Rock, Mark Stodla, Arkansas' Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, Board President Janelle Mason and Executive Director Georgia Mjartan all spoke at the opening. The shelter will provide housing for up to 38 people in two units. Most units in the Family Housing have a private bathroom, although some share a bathroom with one other unit. All rooms come furnished with beds and dressers. The kitchen is complete with a commercial refrigerator in which residents are each given their own personal section, a locking pantry to store food and dry goods, full kitchen with stove, dishwasher, appliances, and a flat screen television. Everything in the Family House was donated. For more information or to schedule a tour of the facility, contact Ganelle Grimm 501-374-7383 extension 200. |
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A.E.D.D.
| | A.E.D.D. is hosting Hawgs for a Cause on Friday, September 10th at the Greens at North Hills, Sherwood. There will be bbq, a beverage bar, live music, dancing and silent and live auctions. The main event is a special presentation honoring Marsha Martin of Onxy Lab Corp. for her longtime commitment of providing work opportunities for A.E.D.D. clients.
Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door and can be purchased online at www.aeddinc.org .
For more information, call Debbie Grooms at 501-666-0246.
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Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation
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The Tour de USA 2010 is a cross-country motorcycling touring adventure to raise awareness for prostate cancer. The core group of riders will ride the entire route with prostate cancer survivor and 29,000 Men Founder, Robert Hess. Starting in Manhattan Beach, California on July 30, crossing the country to Washington, D.C., and returning to Manhattan Beach on September 15, the group will rally at the Capitol in Little Rock, August 31. Slated as" The Longest Motorcycle Charity Tour in the World", 48 days, 23 states and 7,667 Miles, the goal is to save 29,000 lives. A secondary goal is to set a Guinness World Record.
For a listing of free prostate cancer screenings clinics held around the state, please contact the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation at 501-748-1249 or visit their website.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas
| | The 36th annual Toast & Roast benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas is honoring Jeff Hankins, Arkansas Business Publishing Group. Today's THV Craig O'Neill will be the emcee. It will be held at the Doubletree Hotel Ballroom on Thursday, September 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be a reception, silent auction, dinner, live auction and the program.
Ticket Prices: $2,500 - Patron table (10 tickets, full page program ad, preferred seating) $1,500 - Table (10 tickets with reserved seating) $150 - Individual ticket (open seating) For more information, call Lakethia at 501-374-6661 or go to www.bbbsca.org.
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City Year |
City Year Little Rock/North Little Rock would like to invite you to enjoy their newly redesigned Suite and indulge in an evening of Sweet Treats! Come on Monday, August 30th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for an ice cream social and open house. Located above the Clinton Museum Store at 610 President Clinton Avenue on the 3rd floor.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Sarah Roberson at sroberson@cityyear.org or 501-707-1423.
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Hearts & Hooves
| | The 10th Annual Hearts & Hooves Hoedown is November 6th at 6:00 p.m. at Hearts & Hooves (2309 Kellogg Acres Road in Sherwood). Tickets are $65 per person or $500 for a table. The ticket price includes dinner, live music featuring Buddy Jewell, silent and live auctions and most importantly a fashion show by Hearts & Hooves own equestrians!
For more information, call Pat White at 501-834-8509.
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The First Tee
| | The 3rd annual First Tee Classic will be held on Monday October 18th. The tournament is a four man scramble and the only tournament of the year with riding golf carts provided. Teams will play on the First Tee's two nine-hole courses; the Chairman's which is a regulation length course and the Honors, which is a par-3 course. The First Tee will station a young member (Ambassador) on the tee of each hole of the Honors course. The Ambassador will play their assigned hole with each team as their "fifth man". This will give teams an opportunity to meet and play with nine young people who exhibit The First Tee's core values of integrity, honesty, sportsmanship, responsibility, respect, perseverance, confidence, courtesy and judgement.
For more information contact Chad Kaufman at 501-562-4653.
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