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The theme for the Spa City Community’s inaugural event was “Lifting As We Climb”.? Ms. Juanita Williams, Executive Director of the Williams Educational Center was the Co-Chair of the event that recognized her past scholarship students and their present day achievements.
The featured speaker was Andre’ Bernard Jackson, Jr.? He spoke to the crowd at Greater …

KYE-YAC is the presenting sponsor of the annual First Step 2012 Walk for Children which raises money to help disabled children.? Kye, Juzeh, and Robert competed in the Buffalo Wild Wings hot wing-eating contest against many other teams in a standing room only crowd!? The competition was fierce – and everyone was there to raise …

Kye recently stopped by the KZNG studios to visit with Mr. Dick Antoine about First Step’s 2012 Walk for Kids.? KYE-YAC International is the presenting sponsor of the walk this year.? Each year the walk raises funds for First Step Arkansas.? KYE-YAC has seen first hand how First Step has changed lives for the better …

In observance of Child Abuse Month, Kye was asked to speak at a rally with State Representative John Vines, Garland County Circuit Court Judge Vicky Cook and Ouachita Children’s Center executive director Linda Ragsdale.
Addressing a large gathering at the St. Joseph Mercy Cooper-Anthony Child Advocacy Center, Kye said, “It is the duty for each one …

KYE-YAC, International’s board recently donated $500 to the Humane Society of Garland County.? The KYE-YAC board members feel strongly that a bond between a child and a pet can be a very important part of growing up.? As pet owners themselves, each board member really believes it is a true win-win situation.? Many animals need …

Continuing their work with Friends of the Fordyce, KYE-YAC, International is sponsoring the historic Lamar Bathhouse (re-built in 1923) in an upcoming fundraising event on the evening of May 6th.? The Lamar Bathhouse is located at the end of famous Bathhouse Row.? Although the Lamar closed in 1985, it once was unique in that it …

Recently, the KYE-YAC board met at First Step, Arkansas to learn about the group AMBUCS.? It is a non-profit organization consisting of people dedicated to providing mobility and independence for kids, veterans and others with disabilities.? The group does so by providing AmTryke therapeutic tricycles to people with disabilities.? A local therapist, Mr. Wray, who …

Recently Kye met with Ms. Deborah Carroll, Board President of Friends of the Fordyce, to brainstorm new ways to get youth excited about becoming involved in our country’s oldest National Park!? For hundreds of years, Hot Springs National Park has been a destination for health, rest and gathering. Thousands of people from all over the …

Kye met with the Foundation staff of First Step to present the organization with a check of $2,500 for the 2012 Walk for Children.? KYE-YAC, International will be the Presenting Sponsor for the Walk for Children.? The walk will make a difference in the lives of countless children with disabilities in our community.? Get involved …

Yac-Attack is a weekend conference designed by youth for youth and focuses on what high school students can do to make a difference in their communities.? Since the inception of YAC, (Youth Advisory Council), in 2002, members of Arkansas Community Foundation 20 YAC’s across the state have given more than $350,000 to charitable causes benefitting …