Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas is a social service and mentoring organization assisting children through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth. Based in North Little Rock, Ark., the program is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and serves all of Pulaski County, Benton and Pine Bluff. Some of services include community-based mentoring, school/site-based mentoring and volunteer training. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas also conducts special events, including Bid for Kids Sake online auction, Destination Raffle, Toast & Roast and Bowl for Kids Sake.

Family Service Agency, situated in North Little Rock, AR, offers outpatient mental health counseling and recovery services to support individuals in living life to the fullest. Since 1942, FSA has been a prominent provider of services such as stress, anxiety, and depression management, family counseling, and substance abuse recovery in Central Arkansas. FSA operates with a vision of emotional healthy families and individuals contributing to a caring community. Their mission is to enhance wellness by providing quality services, guided by values that include diversity and strengths in family structures, community partnerships, and a culture of respect and accountability at all levels. Moreover, FSA conducts a Drug & Alcohol Safety Education Program (DASEP) tailored for individuals with DWI or DUI convictions. Additionally, they host an annual fundraiser, the Golf Tournament - Mulligans for Mental Health, providing second chances to clients facing mental health challenges and substance abuse disorders, reinforcing their commitment to building a stronger, more compassionate community. Generated from the website content

Founded in 1988, City Year is a nonprofit organization that unites young people from various backgrounds for a year of full-time service. The organization focuses on helping children, building stronger communities, removing social barriers, developing young leaders and fostering active citizenship. Its members work as tutors, mentors, role models and leaders of after-school programs and vacation camps. City Year serves children, schools and neighborhoods in more than 15 U.S. locations, as well as Johannesburg, South Africa. It provides school-based, one-on-one and small group tutoring and mentoring services, as well as organizes student enrichment activities and community service clubs. The organization also offers educational programs related to poverty, environmental protection, health and wellness. City Year has partnerships with more than 1,000 corporations and over 3,000 service organizations. The organization is a member of the Voices for National Service coalition. City Year maintains one of its locations in Little Rock, Ark.