Giving

Covid cases may be starting to go down a bit in the state of Arkansas but still not down enough to continue with plans for a fundraiser for Kid's College. The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation made the tough decision to reschedule the 15th Annual Beads, Bags, and Bangles Kids’ College fundraiser due to the number of COVID-19 cases in the area.

Harvest Regional Food Bank returns to Columbia County, Arkansas with its TEFAP USDA Commodity Mobile Pantry next Wednesday, January 5.

Harvest Regional Food Bank heads back to New Boston next week to distribute 500 emergency food boxes to Texas residents on Wednesday, December 15, beginning at 8:30 AM at T&P Trail Head Park Pavilion, New Boston, TX.

Get ready for the rumbling sound of motorcycles this Saturday. It's a big day for the Toys for Tots campaign. The New Boston Riders will be riding in their Annual Dwight Neville Memorial Christmas Ride Bike Parade through town that will start a day full of fun and of course toys. It all takes place this Saturday, December 11 with the parade beginning at Central Mall.

Now that the Christmas season has officially started it's also the season of giving. There is a great way to give back to the community and also enjoy great food with one of  Texarkana's tastiest events. It's the Annual Bramlett Beans and Cornbread fundraiser this Thursday, December 2.

Randy Sams Outreach Shelter will continue their annual tradition of serving the area homeless and less fortunate a hearty meal on Thanksgiving Day from 11 AM to 1 PM at the shelter outside weather permitting, inside if rain. Shelter officials appreciate the donations the community has provided in helping to ensure they can serve between 250-300 individuals, but they are still in need of a few type

Christmas is fast approaching and The Salvation Army is preparing for the annual Red Kettle campaign, Angel Tree, and other holiday programs. The Salvation Army of Texarkana is calling on everyone to help individuals and families overcome the threat of eviction amid the holiday season.

Lewisville & Stamps, Arkansas get ready because, on Wednesday, November 17, Harvest Regional Food Bank is returning to Lafayette County with its TEFAP USDA Commodity Mobile Pantry.

Black Friday deals are coming now, sneak peeks everywhere you turn, here's a couple that are in big demand every year, Walmart and Best Buy.

One of my favorite benefit events is coming up on Saturday, October 23, at Christ United Methodist Church, their annual fish fry.

Teachers and educators help shape the future and the future of our kids. They put in long hours making class plans for the year, grading papers, homework and tests and just being a good influence on every child and teenager that walks into their classroom.

It will be the holiday season before you know it and the Salvation Army of Texarkana is here to help again this year with the Angel Tree Program.