- University News Archive - ��Vlog��ý Little Rock

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Children International among ‘Forces for Change’

Ajani Oyindamola — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 17:37:44 +0000

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, and her husband Prince Harry, have recognized , the global humanitarian nonprofit that seeks to eradicate poverty, among 15 people or organizations worldwide that are inspiring and noteworthy as ‘.” �� Of the 10 countries that Children International serves, the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International location is the only U.S. site. The ��Vlog��ý Little Rock center serves approximately 2,300 children and youth in central Arkansas and offers a variety of school- and community-based programs, including after-school and summer programming, cooking classes, emergency food assistance, a children’s choir, dental and medical services, and college preparation and career training. “This very positive announcement recognizes how important Children International’s work has been over the past 80 years,” said Ryan Davis, director of ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International. “Our organization doesn’t exist to be recognized, but being recognized by members of the British Royal Family gives people a chance to understand our mission and to support the good work our organization is doing.” ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, holds health education, enrichment, and employment preparation classes for children, youth, and young adults up to age 24. The operation began small with Cheryl Chapman, founding director, and one other employee located in an office on ��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s campus. Students from ��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s Student Literacy Corps started by serving as tutors to 60 students at Bale Elementary. Now the organization operates a dental clinic at Wakefield Elementary and partners with Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s health clinic at Stephens Elementary. ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International holds after-school, in-school, and community-based educational and enrichment programs at nine Little Rock School District schools and within city community centers and public libraries.�� This Saturday, Aug. 10, ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International is undertaking one of its largest events of the year, the Back to School Jamboree where school supplies will be distributed to approximately 1,000 children. In partnership with the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International will host the event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Jack Stephens Center. Anyone who is interested in volunteering can contact Stephanie Jones, ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International volunteer and outreach coordinator, at 501-663-5541 or spjones@ualr.edu. “We are fortunate to have a partner providing school supplies this year,” Davis said. “, a public accounting firm in Little Rock, has donated supplies and is hosting a staff-wide service day on Friday to help pack school supplies. The Junior League of Little Rock has also been a great partner in this event and is bringing a lot of volunteers, food, fun, and school supplies.” Worldwide, Children International helps more than 200,000 children find a with programs focused on health, education, empowerment through life skills development, and employment. Many of Children International’s volunteer partners are mothers (some 9,000 strong) whose children participate in its programs in 67 community centers around the world. “We are thrilled and honored that the Royal couple is recognizing Children International as a leading and inspiring force for change,” said Susana Eshleman,�� president and CEO of Children International. “We hope our new turn in the spotlight will encourage people from all parts of the globe to join us and embrace our mission of creating a world without poverty, where every child, family and community is connected, productive and thriving. Thank you, Royal family, for raising awareness of work to create positive change in the world!” posted a collage of photos taken from nine of the 15 mission-driven efforts: “Many of you have suggested that we use this month as an opportunity to highlight lesser-known organisations and shine a light on those working hard behind the scenes that may not get the level of attention that they so rightly deserve. “These accounts showcase those persevering at the grassroots level, connecting our global community through a shared lens of giving back and helping one another,” the statement on Instagram continued. “We were so happy to learn about them and are now able to share them with you!” In addition to Children International, the Sussex Royal’s “Forces of Change” organizations unveiled today were , , , , , , , , , , , , , ��and . Anyone who is interested in supporting ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International is encouraged to visit the website and find out how they can help the organization and its mission. “We are always looking for ways to expand our programs so we can help more children in Arkansas,” Davis said. “Financial support is one of the most immediate ways, but we also appreciate having good ambassadors in the community and for folks to learn about us and what we do. We have a staff of less than 20 people, so we depend on good volunteers. We are lucky that we have so many, but we always more people who want to help our local children.”�� In the upper right photo, ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International celebrates its top supporters and partners during its 25th anniversary celebration. Those pictured (L to R) include Joseph Lampo, director of development and external relations for the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences: Little Rock School District Superintendent Dr. Michael Poore; Outstanding Volunteer Brandy Jones; Outstanding Youth De’Meir King; Chrissy Chatham and Weldon Johnson of Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation; and ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International Director Ryan Davis.��

Volunteers needed to help with ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International Back to School Jamboree

Ajani Oyindamola — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 15:18:57 +0000

University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking volunteers to help distribute school supplies for hundreds of children in Little Rock.�� In partnership with the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International will host its annual Back to School Jamboree from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Jack Stephens Center on the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock campus. Children International believes that education can help children overcome poverty. Many of the families Children International serves lack the funds and resources to provide school supplies for their children. Volunteers are needed to assist with the Back to School Jamboree, where school supplies will be distributed to children. Bilingual speakers are especially encouraged to consider volunteering to help serve the growing Spanish-speaking population of the area. Volunteers are needed to assist with registration, check in volunteers, assist parents, hand out school supplies, manage stations, help children write letters at the CI Post Office, and other activities. The jamboree benefits Children International-sponsored youths in Little Rock and their families. Activities will include health education and wellness stations, games, a community resource fair, and the distribution of school supplies.�� The event will also feature the Junior League of Little Rock’s “Boosters and Big Rigs.” The free community event provides children with an educational and fun opportunity to explore community vehicles like ambulances, fire trucks, police cars, and more. Children will participate in a variety of games and activities while free lunch is also provided. For more information, contact Stephanie Jones, ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International volunteer and outreach coordinator, at 501-663-5541 or spjones@ualr.edu.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International celebrates 25 years of helping children

Ajani Oyindamola — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:37:31 +0000

In 1994, Cheryl Chapman, the founding director of ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International, wanted to find a way for ��Vlog��ý Little Rock to get more involved with helping students in the Little Rock School District.�� “We were tutoring in public schools in Little Rock, and we learned about the needs of the children in the schools. We also had students who wanted to work more with the schools, so it was a perfect match,” Chapman said. Then an assistant dean in the former College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Chapman and her colleagues applied for a grant from Children International. Initially called “Share America,” it represented Children International’s first domestic site in the U.S. “In 1995, under the leadership of Chancellor Charles Hathaway, the Office of Campus and Community Partnerships was born and Share America became part of ��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s commitment to engage students in service and learning activities,” she said. The operation began small with just Chapman and one other employee located in an office on ��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s campus. Students from ��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s Student Literacy Corps served as tutors to 60 students at Bale Elementary. In 1995, the Homework Center, Children International’s current office, opened. Students from Bale and Franklin Elementary schools received tutoring and attended after-school classes in art, computers, reading, and gardening taught by ��Vlog��ý Little Rock graduate students and local artists. ��Vlog��ý Little Children International celebrated its 25th anniversary with an April 19 gathering at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Downtown, where many came together to share stories about the program’s accomplishments and impact on children in central Arkansas. Director Ryan Davis said the sight of so many friends and supporters at the celebration made him optimistic for the organization’s future. “When I look around the room, I see all the people we can count as friends, and that is a fortunate thing,” Davis said. “We are fortunate to have so many partners who have stuck with us for 25 years, and we are looking forward to many more. This success is made possible by our partnerships with ��Vlog��ý Little Rock, Little Rock School District, and so many wonderful parents, students, volunteers, partners, and supporters.” The ��Vlog��ý Little Rock program serves approximately 2,300 children and youth in central Arkansas. The program has grown extensively over the years and now offers a variety of school- and community-based programs, including after-school and summer programming, cooking classes, emergency food assistance, a children’s choir, and college preparation and career training. “We serve students in kindergarten through age 24 in four areas of focus,” said Paula Rogers, program engagement manager at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International. “We want to make sure that our kids are healthy, educated, empowered, and employable. We have health programs to develop healthy habits and connect kids with the services they need. We provide quality after-school and summer programs. We build leadership, teamwork, and competence in our youth so they can go out and empower their communities. We help them develop life skills and social responsibility.” Vakeyia Dulaney, a graduate of ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International’s program, said being a part of the program changed her life. She started the program when she was 6, went on to graduate from ��Vlog��ý Little Rock, and now works in forensic science for the state. “I feel like Children International was the best thing ever,” Dulaney said. “It was a great opportunity to meet kids from other neighborhoods. It offered me a lot of opportunities, and I went on to college with their encouragement and support.” During the celebration, Children International honored several key people and organizations that have supported the nonprofit over the years, including: Outstanding Youth: De’Meir King Outstanding Volunteer: Brandy Jones Outstanding Partner: Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Outstanding Supporter: Windgate Foundation Legacy Award: Little Rock School District Thanks to a generous donation from the Windgate Foundation, Children International will be able to provide additional art programming opportunities for children as well as more scholarships. To start, Children International will expand its summer art camp to include middle school students as well as extend the camp to Fridays. The theme of this year’s camp is “Art in Action.” It centers around creative and performing arts and will provide an opportunity for campers to explore the role they and art play in their communities. Children International will also be able to expand the Hope college scholarship from a one-time scholarship to a four-year renewable scholarship. Additionally, Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation has been instrumental in working with Children International to provide dental services for children. In 2000, ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International and its partner organizations established the Future Smiles Dental Program to provide services to children without access to adequate dental care. The program started with dental screenings, added a school-based sealant project in 2002, and opened the Future Smiles Dental Clinic in 2005. ��Delta Dental has provided generous funding for the program as well as medical personnel to staff the dental clinics. Dental students from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences also volunteer at the clinics. Outstanding Youth De’Meir King, a junior at Hall High School, was brought to tears as she spoke about the impact Children International has had on her life. “When I hear about Children International, I get emotional. I love being a part of it,” King said. “CI has become my home away from home. I know that whatever I do, I will be greater because of CI. They have helped me find my voice. Thank you to CI for knowing that I have no limitations.” In the upper right photo, ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International celebrates its top supporters and partners during its 25^th anniversary celebration. Those pictured (L to R) include Joseph Lampo, director of development and external relations for the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences: Little Rock School District Superintendent Dr. Michael Poore; Outstanding Volunteer Brandy Jones; Outstanding Youth De’Meir King; Chrissy Chatham and Weldon Johnson of Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation; and ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International Director Ryan Davis. Photo by Stephanie Jones.��

��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International to celebrate 25th anniversary

Ajani Oyindamola — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:33:29 +0000

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Children International will celebrate the 25th anniversary of a one-of-a-kind partnership that has transformed tens of thousands of lives in central Arkansas over the past 25 years.�� “Together, we cultivate hope in the lives of children and create generational change,” ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International Director Ryan Davis said. “Help us celebrate those who make it possible: our dedicated staff, committed volunteers, partners, and certainly, the young people improving their lives and neighborhoods.” During the celebration, ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International will honor several of the people, partners, and supporters who have made the nonprofit what it is today, including: Outstanding Youth: De’Meir King Outstanding Volunteer: Brandy Jones Outstanding Partner: Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation Outstanding Supporter: Windgate Foundation Legacy Award: Little Rock School District Funded by the global Children International nonprofit organization, the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock program serves approximately 2,300 children and youth in central Arkansas. Of the 10 countries that Children International serves, the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International location is the only U.S. site. The program offers a variety of school- and community-based programs, including after-school and summer programming, cooking classes, emergency food assistance, a children’s choir, and college preparation and career training. “We serve students in kindergarten through age 24 in four areas of focus,” said Paula Rogers, program engagement manager at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International. “We want to make sure that our kids are healthy, educated, empowered, and employable. We have health programs to develop healthy habits and connect kids with the services they need. We provide quality after-school and summer programs. We build leadership, teamwork, and competence in our youth so they can go out and empower their communities. We help them develop life skills and social responsibility.” The celebration will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19, at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Downtown, 333 President Clinton Ave. RSVP to Ryan Davis at rddavis1@ualr.edu or 501-663-5541 by April 12.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International seeking donations, volunteers to purchase back to school supplies

Ajani Oyindamola — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 13:13:47 +0000

University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking donations to purchase school supplies for hundreds of children in Little Rock.�� In partnership with the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International will host its annual Back to School Jamboree from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Jack Stephens Center on the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock campus. Children International believes that education can help children overcome poverty. Many of the families Children International serves lack the funds and resources to provide school supplies for their children. Just $10 is enough to provide basic school supplies for one child on their first day of school. Donations can be made by visiting this website. Donors should select “Other” in the fund category and type Children International in the box. Children International is also recruiting volunteers to assist with the Back to School Jamboree, where school supplies will be distributed to children. Bilingual speakers are especially encouraged to consider volunteering to help serve the growing Spanish-speaking population of the area. Volunteers are needed to assist with registration, check in volunteers, hand out school supplies, manage stations, help children write letters, and other activities. The jamboree benefits Children International-sponsored youths in Little Rock and their families. Activities will include health education and screening stations, games, a community resource fair, and the distribution of school supplies. The event will also feature the Junior League of Little Rock’s “Boosters and Big Rigs.” The free community event provides children with an educational and fun opportunity to explore community vehicles like ambulances, fire trucks, police cars, and more. Children will participate in a variety of games and activities while free lunch is also provided. For more information, contact Stephanie Jones, ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International volunteer and outreach coordinator, at 501-663-5541 or spjones@ualr.edu.

Student entrepreneurs raise money for ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International Scholarship Fund

Ajani Oyindamola — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:25:00 +0000

Young entrepreneurs participating in the University of Arkansas at Little Rock “ACHIEVE” summer camp will sell their business products July 14 and July 19 to raise money for the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International Scholarship Fund.�� This is the 15th year of the program, which serves 125 kindergarten through fourth-grade students, who are spending six weeks in the summer enrichment program learning how to become entrepreneurs and developing their own products and business plans. The goods created by the hard-working student entrepreneurs will be on sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at the Farmers Market at the at 400 President Clinton Ave. The students will also be at the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock University District Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 19. The market is held in the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Plaza parking lot at 5820 Asher Ave. The products for sale include coasters created by the kindergarteners, watercolor calendars by the first graders, and watercolor greeting cards and artwork by the second graders, as well as wire-people greeting cards by third graders and potpourri pouches titled “Unique EsScents” by the veteran fourth graders. During the summer program, instructors taught students the financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills needed to run a business, including how to speak to customers and investors, how to handle money, create a budget, and save money for a business.

These homemade products created by the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International students will be on sale July 14 and July 19 to raise money for student scholarships.

“The youth are learning to be socially responsible and understand they can make a difference,” said Paula Rogers, program engagement manager at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International. Our goal is to eradicate poverty. If our youth learn how to empower themselves by becoming entrepreneurs, they can find a way to reverse their situation.” In the past 14 years, the young entrepreneurs have raised more than $20,000 selling their homemade products in support of local charities. This year’s funds will go to the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International Scholarship Fund, which supports graduating seniors and recipients of the HOPE Scholarship. Last year, ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International students donated more than $900 to “Victory Over Violence” campaign organizers from KARK and Fox16. ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International is a nonprofit organization established in 1994 as a partnership between the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Children International, a Kansas City-based organization serving students in kindergarten through 24 years of age through programs and services in the areas of health, education, employment, and empowerment. ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International is the only site in the United States and will celebrate 25 years of operation in 2019.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International to host reopening celebration Oct. 12

Ajani Oyindamola — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 13:19:01 +0000

Earlier this year, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Children International received $400,000 from Children International to renovate its facilities.�� Located at 2510 Fair Park Blvd., the site is the only Children International location in the country and serves about 2,700 central Arkansas children and youth. Now members of the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock community and public are invited to view the long-awaited changes during Children International’s grand reopening celebration from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. For those who cannot attend the reopening, members of the public can also stop by ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International to see the renovations and check out volunteer and community service opportunities during its normal operating hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 16, to Friday, Oct. 20. The funds were used to renovate the main Children International building. The redesigned space offers a new reception area, a computer lab for Children International families, new work areas, a conference room for community programs, and a hangout space that Children International students helped design. Renovating the building has been an ongoing goal of the staff and children involved in Children International. Youth members raised more than $700 to help furnish the hangout space. Children International offers a variety of programs, including after-school programs, summer enrichment programs, a dental clinic, a health clinic, and cooking classes. The nonprofit organization also runs youth empowerment programs geared toward strengthening life skills and increasing social responsibility. Students in the sixth- through 12th grade participate in a youth council, college and career readiness programs, and the “Love Campaign,” where they complete self-initiated community service projects. Additional parking for the reopening celebration is available at Oak Forest United Methodist Church, 2415 Fair Park Blvd., and ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Lot 13 East parking lot. Shuttles will be available. In the upper right photo, a mural inside the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International building is shown. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III/��Vlog��ý Little Rock Communications.��

��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International receives nearly $1.2 million to help central Arkansas children

Ajani Oyindamola — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:59:58 +0000

The Children International program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock received $1,179,100 to continue providing health, education, and extracurricular resources for pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students in central Arkansas.�� Funded by the global Children International nonprofit organization, the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock program serves about 2,700 children and youths in central Arkansas. It offers a variety of programs, including after-school programs, summer enrichment programs, a dental clinic, a health clinic, cooking classes, and a children’s choir. Children International also runs youth empowerment programs geared toward strengthening life skills and increasing social responsibility. Students in the sixth-through-12th-grade participate in a youth council, college and career readiness programs, and the “Love Campaign,” where they compete self-initiated community service projects. ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International Director Ryan Davis is driven to help all children who walk through the doors. “Our vision is for every child graduating from Little Rock Children International to be healthy, educated, and empowered to break through the poverty of opportunity,” Davis said. Along with the awarded grant, ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International will receive an additional $65,000 in sponsorship support. Combined with the funding from the global Children International organization, the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock program may receive up to $1,244,100. This summer, about 125 students who participated in the “Mind Your Own Business” summer enrichment program learned how to be entrepreneurs by creating and selling handmade products like puzzle picture frames, CD case calendars, hand-painted notepads, wire people greeting cards, and paper Pandora beads. The students donated more than $900 raised from selling their products to the campaign. During the annual Back to School Jamboree, held Aug. 12 in partnership with the Junior League of Little Rock, ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International staffers and volunteers distributed school supplies to more than 725 students from 46 Little Rock-area schools. Currently, ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International’s headquarters is being renovated at 2510 Fair Park Blvd. These renovations will completely overhaul and beautify the current space. �� In the upper right photo,��University of Arkansas at Little Rock Children International students sell homemade products to raise money for the “Victory Over Violence” campaign at the University District Farmer’s Market. Pictured, from left to right, include: second-grader Angela Salas, Camp Instructor Mary Virden, first-grader Aimar Salas, third-grader Mason Thomas, and fourth-grader Kirsten Ewings.

Volunteers, school supplies needed for ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International Back to School Jamboree

Ajani Oyindamola — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 13:40:37 +0000

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Children International will give school supplies to hundreds of��children affected by poverty in Little Rock. Children International is recruiting volunteers to assist with the event. Bilingual speakers are especially encouraged to consider volunteering to help serve the growing Spanish-speaking population of the area. In partnership with the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International will host its annual Back to School Jamboree from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Jack Stephens Center on the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock campus. The jamboree benefits Children International-sponsored youths in Little Rock and their families. Activities will include health education and screening stations, games, a community resource fair, and the distribution of school supplies. Volunteers are needed to assist with registration, check in volunteers, hand out school supplies, manage stations, help children write letters, and other activities. Children International is seeking donations of No. 2 pencils (12 packs), boxes of 24 crayons, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, composition books, glue sticks, washable markers, 12-inch plastic rulers, child-friendly scissors, pocket folders with prongs, highlighters, wide-ruled paper and spiral notebooks, 1 or 2-inch ring binders, and black, blue, and red pens. Donations will be accepted until Aug. 10 and can be dropped off at the Community Connections Center or the University District Building. Anyone who would like to volunteer or donate school supplies may contact Stephanie Jones, ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International volunteer and outreach coordinator, at 501.663.5541 or spjones@ualr.edu. In the upper right photo, brothers Alex and Joel Banilla have fun at the 2016 ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International Back to School Jamboree.

Grant will fund dental care for nearly 1,400 Little Rock children

Ajani Oyindamola — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 15:31:24 +0000

Nearly 1,400 at-risk children in the Little Rock School District will have access to dental care this year, thanks to a grant from America’s ToothFairy, a foundation dedicated to improving children’s oral health.�� The Future Smiles Dental Clinic, coordinated by University of Arkansas at Little Rock Children International, received a $3,600 grant from. The funds were part of $100,000 awarded to members of America’s ToothFairy Dental Clinical Resource Program. This network of nonprofit clinical programs receives financial, product, and educational resources from America’s ToothFairy to expand the delivery of dental services and education to children from low-income or uninsured families. “We are proud to award these ToothFairy Grants in honor of the many caring companies and individuals supporting our mission to improve oral health outcomes for children,” said Jill Malmgren, executive director of America’s ToothFairy. “Their generous contributions will enable thousands of underserved children to access vital oral preventative services and treatment.”

Head Start student Collin Talbert has his first dental visit at Future Smiles Dental Clinic.

The Future Smiles Dental Clinic will use the funds to provide oral hygiene instruction, dental screenings, and a toothbrush kit for 1,395 students at Bale, Franklin, Stephens, Wilson, and Wakefield Elementary schools. �� “We are thrilled to receive national support for Future Smiles Dental Clinic from the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation to bring dental services to at-risk children in central Arkansas,” said Jolene Perkins, manager of the Future Smiles Dental Clinic. The Future Smiles Dental Clinic provides comprehensive dental care to children from low- to moderate-income households. The clinic is staffed and coordinated by ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International and dental professionals from Arkansas Children’s Hospital as well as dental hygiene students from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Since opening in 2005, the clinic has conducted more than 34,000 dental screenings and provided over $2.2 million of free dental care for children in the Little Rock School District. The clinic serves an average of 1,600 dental patients every year. Many local organizations support the clinic, including the Little Rock School District, Delta Dental, Heart of Arkansas United Way, University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, and Arkansas Department of Health. In the upper right photo,��Dr. Missy Collins, a dentist at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, discusses dental health with a group of children at the Future Smiles Dental Clinic.��

- University News Archive - ����Vlog��ý Little Rock

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Children International among ‘Forces for Change’

Volunteers needed to help with ����Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International Back to School Jamboree

����Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International celebrates 25 years of helping children

����Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International to celebrate 25th anniversary

����Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International seeking donations, volunteers to purchase back to school supplies

Student entrepreneurs raise money for ����Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International Scholarship Fund

����Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International to host reopening celebration Oct. 12

����Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International receives nearly $1.2 million to help central Arkansas children

Volunteers, school supplies needed for ����Vlog��ý Little Rock Children International Back to School Jamboree