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The Wellspring Counseling & Family Development Center in Monroe, LA is a trusted resource for individuals and families facing overwhelming challenges in their lives. With a focus on respect and empowerment, their team of certified counselors provides a wide range of services, including individual and family therapy, trauma-related work, and support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. As an extension of their grant-funded survivor services, The Wellspring offers specialized programs such as premarital counseling, divorce mediation, play therapy, and employee assistance services. They also provide community training, support groups, and critical incident stress debriefings. With a commitment to accessibility, The Wellspring offers tele-health services and a sliding fee scale for those who may need financial assistance. Generated from the website

The Union County Community Foundation (UCCF) is a public charity in El Dorado, Arkansas, dedicated to linking donors with nonprofit organizations that align with their philanthropic objectives. With a focus on benefiting Union County residents, UCCF accepts donations and invests funds to support a variety of charitable efforts within the community, state, and region. UCCF plays a vital role in facilitating grants for local nonprofits and educational, cultural, and religious initiatives, primarily supporting tax-exempt private agencies and governmental organizations. By providing a platform for charitable giving, the foundation enhances the philanthropic landscape of Arkansas, contributing to the state's reputation as one of the most charitable in the nation. Generated from the website

MusicFest El Dorado was named Festival of the Year by the prestigious Arkansas Festival & Events Association. This awards is presented to a festival or other special celebration, which stands out among all the festivals in Arkansas. "It is a true honor to receive this award from the Arkansas Festival Association. A special thank you should be made to El Dorado Chemical (Title Sponsor), the EL Dorado A&P Commission and all of our wonderful sponsors. There support enabled us to provide a tremendous musical lineup and to market the event like never before. MusicFest is a true team effort and any recognition is a credit to our entire community." Uncle Kracker at MusicFest El Dorado Known to friends and family as Matt Shafer, Uncle Kracker was first known as the man behind the turntables in Kid Rock's Twisted Brown Trucker band. A 13-year-old Kracker first hooked up with the young man who would be Kid Rock back in 1987. The two met at a Clawson, MI nightspot called Daytona's, where Rock was spinning at an all-ages DJ competition. Kracker's debut album, "Double Wide, " was recorded at the back of the tour bus during Kid Rock's cross-country treks with Limp Bizkit and Metallica. Kid Rock and members of the Twisted Brown Trucker Band all paid visits to the makeshift studio in order to contribute. The easygoing first single, "Follow Me" dominated pop radio in 2000. In 2002, Kracker released the album, No Stranger to Shame, which boasted another radio hit, a cover of Dobie Gray's "Drift Away." After taking a more country-soul influence for No Stranger to Shame, he accepted an invitation to open a portion of Kenney Chesney's 2004 Guitars, Tiki Bars, & A Whole Lotta Love tour, and sings on the title track of Chesney's 2004 album, When the Sun Goes Down.