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The Power of Rural Service: Leslie, Where Service Feels Personal
The town of Leslie, recognized as the “Whittling Capital of America,” exemplifies strong community spirit through volunteerism, garnering the Volunteer Community of the Year Award in 2024. With 182 volunteers contributing around 7,000 hours, Leslie’s initiatives enhance local pride and resilience, showcasing how small communities can create significant impacts.
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Volunteer Community of the Year: Jonesboro’s Investment in Youth Leadership
Volunteer Community of the Year: Jonesboro’s Investment in Youth Leadership In December, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, was named the 2025 Arkansas Volunteer Community of the Year in the Most Youth Engagement category. The Arkansas Volunteer Community of the Year Awards—administered by the Governor’s Advisory Commission on National Service and Volunteerism (Engage Arkansas) and the…