Article at a Glance How many people in Arkansas are living in poverty right now? As of 2024, 466,459 people in Arkansas, about 15.5% of the state's population, are living below the poverty line. That's the lowest rate Arkansas has seen in over a decade, which reflects...

Article at a Glance Who is Rich Insurance Services and what do they have to do with Every Arkansan? Rich Insurance Services is one of Every Arkansan’s partners, meaning they're not just a one-time donor or occasional volunteer. They keep coming back, year after year,...

Article at a Glance What happens when you volunteer with Every Arkansan? You show up, you serve, and somewhere in the middle of it, something shifts. Most volunteers come in thinking they're the ones doing the giving, and they are. However, what they don't expect is...

Article at a Glance What does a typical day look like for a working single mom? Full. Before the sun is up, the mental math has started. There are kids to get ready, a job to get to, meals to figure out, and no one to tag in when things get hard. It's a lot to carry,...

Article at a Glance Does it really make a difference when families get involved? It does, and not just in a feel-good way. When families show up regularly, even in small ways, it creates tangible support for people who need it. Those small choices add up faster than...