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What Happens When an Arkansas Mom Finally Gets the Support She Needs
Lisa never lacked determination. As a single mom navigating childcare, education, and employment barriers all at once, she was doing everything right, and still couldn’t get ahead. This is the story of what changed when a community finally showed up alongside her, and what it means for the thousands of Arkansas parents still waiting for that same chance.
Common Misconceptions About Poverty in Arkansas
We all carry a picture in our minds of what poverty looks like.
It’s shaped by things we’ve heard, stories we’ve seen, and assumptions picked up without noticing. For a lot of people, that picture seems accurate enough that it never gets questioned.
A Day in the Life of a Working Single Mom
For a lot of working single moms, the struggle isn’t visible. It’s carried quietly in the mental load of managing everything alone and the constant awareness that there’s no backup plan if something goes wrong.
The Summer Gap Most Families Don’t Talk About
School’s out, schedules loosen up, and there’s more room to breathe. But for families navigating a tough season, summer becomes one more thing to figure out.
10 Easy Ways Your Family Can Help Fight Hunger Locally
You don’t need a perfect plan to get started. Most of these are easy to fold into what you’re already doing as a family. Here are our favorite ways your family can help fight hunger locally.
How Hunger Affects Kids Beyond the Dinner Table
When we think about hunger, most of us picture an empty plate. But for so many kids, it doesn’t stop there.
The Hidden Reality of Food Insecurity in Arkansas Families
There’s no clear sign when a parent is calculating how to stretch what’s left in the pantry. You don’t see the mental math happening in the grocery store, or the decision to put things back that just aren’t in the budget this week. From the outside, everything can feel steady, even when it’s not.
The State of Need in Arkansas and What’s Being Done About It
When you take a step back and look at the numbers, it becomes clear how many families across Arkansas are working through these challenges every day.
From Stacy to Colby, Lives Are Changing Across Arkansas
As a single mom of three, she was doing everything she could to hold things together. She was getting to work, caring for her kids, and making it through each day.
10 Ways to Love Your Neighbor
Life is full in the best and busiest ways. Between school, work, activities, and everything in between, your days are likely already spoken for. So when you hear the phrase “love your neighbor,” it can feel like something that requires more time or energy than you have to give.
Finding peace and guidance: Psalms 23 – A journey through mountain tops and dark valleys
Psalms 23 is a praise of worship for the mountain top moments and seasons in dark valleys. It is a reminder that God leads, protects and guides His people. His presence brings peace and His plans for His people are good. Every Arkansan staff shared their reflections...
Empowering pastors: Every Arkansan fills the cup of selfless shepherds
Pastors care for the needs of their flock. As shepherds of God’s people, pastors are there to teach, direct, lead and pray for their church. As they pour out themselves for the sake of making Jesus’ name known, they are often left without their cup being filled. Every...