Stories from the Field

  • Celebrate Earth Day 2026 in Arkansas: Ways to Get Involved Across the Natural State

    Celebrate Earth Day 2026 in Arkansas: Ways to Get Involved Across the Natural State Every year on April 22, individuals around the world come together to celebrate and support environmental protection efforts, including those right here at home in the Natural State. This day is a reminder that protecting our planet relies on our actions.…

  • What is AmeriCorps and National Service?

    In March, we celebrated AmeriCorps Week. AmeriCorps Week is a time to recognize the individuals, programs, and organizations that have dedicated themselves to serving their communities. It is also a time to celebrate and recognize the millions of AmeriCorps members and alumni across the United States. As the state of Arkansas’s primary coordinating entity supporting…

  • History of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    History of Martin Luther King Jr. Day From Federal Holiday to a National Day of Service Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday in January, invites the nation to pause and reflect not only on a transformative Civil Rights leader but also on our shared responsibility to one another. The holiday’s journey…