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Stories From the Field
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The Relationship Gap at the Heart of Poverty
Giving matters, but it’s only part of the picture. Discover why relationship is the missing piece in most conversations about poverty, and what it looks like when someone shows up and stays.
Help Your Kids Better Understand Poverty By Playing These Games As a Family
You don’t need special equipment or a lot of prep time for any of these. Most can be played tonight with what you have at home.
A Story of Resilience, Recovery, and Fatherhood
David came home from incarceration to an empty house and a mountain of barriers. Discover what became possible when a community refused to let him face it alone.
The One Skill That Changed Everything for This Arkansas Dad
Corey came to the EA Dads program wanting to be better for his daughter. What he learned about communication changed everything.
This Is What Restoration Looks Like for an Arkansas Father
Marcus loved his son through every hard season. Discover what it took for one Arkansas dad to face his past, find the right support, and find his way back to his family.
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.