Innovations in Community Development

The Grant County Conservation District in Sheridan, Arkansas, is dedicated to promoting conservation practices and environmental stewardship within the community. The district is governed by a team of directors who oversee various programs aimed at improving local natural resources and educating the public about sustainable practices. Through initiatives such as feral hog management and beaver control, the district actively engages with residents to encourage conservation efforts. They invite community participation in their monthly board meetings, fostering an inclusive environment for discussing and implementing conservation strategies. Generated from the website

Woodland Hills Community Church and Christian Academy is a faith-based institution located in Alexander, Arkansas, dedicated to inspiring and nurturing a community of Christians following Christ. The church offers various ministries, sermons, and events aimed at serving both the spiritual and educational needs of its congregation and students. Led by Rev. Delton Dale Gibbs, Woodland Hills emphasizes the importance of generosity and community service, as highlighted by their commitment to the biblical principle that lending to the poor is a valuable deed. This organization seeks to foster a welcoming environment for individuals and families to grow in their faith and engage with one another. Generated from the website

Lions World Services for the Blind, established in 1947, provides employment opportunities for persons who are blind or visually impaired, in Little Rock, Ark. The nonprofit organization offers various personal adjustment programs, more than 10 vocational courses, vision rehabilitation clinics and training, an assisted technology learning center, job placement assistance, and college preparatory programs. It offers vocational training pertaining to various employment fields, such as contact collection representation, assisted technology instruction, bicycle assembly and repair, enterprise solutions programming, taxpayer service representation, horticulture, Microsoft computer systems engineering, small-business management, and word processing. The organization also offers vocational evaluation through various tests, such as assessments of aptitude, interests and academic skills, and work samples. Its other services include psychosocial services, specialized courses, computer-related training and employer education workshops. Lions World Services for the Blind is accredited by the National Accreditation Council of Agencies Serving the Blind and Visually Impaired.