The Kitchen Table Foundation

06/04/2026

DEPUTY INJURED IN ATTEMPTED FIRE RESCUE: Crawford County Sheriff's Office Deputy Robin Gaines is in ICU with first, second, and third degree burns after racing into a burning home earlier this morning in Dyer, AR. 3 people made it out of the home but one person died. CCSO says, fortunately, his injuries are not life-threatening. Here is a look at this massive fire ~> https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B7wHvZ32G/?mibextid=wwXIfr

In 2021 while working with the Fort Smith Police Department, then-Officer Gaines was stabbed by a man who had killed two family members. Gaines was able to fire and kill the assailant. He was later named in 2022 as the Arkansas Officer of the Year.

Here is a GoFundMe to help the officer’s family ~> https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-officer-robin-gaines-recovery

Updates ~> https://www.nwahomepage.com/river-valley-news/1-resident-killed-1-deputy-injured-in-early-morning-crawford-county-house-fire

06/01/2026

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨

Join us for The Hero 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb – 25th Anniversary Tribute at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock.

Honor the brave firefighters, first responders, and heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001, by climbing the equivalent of 110 flights of stairs the height of the Twin Towers.

🎽 All registered participants will receive an official event T-shirt!

📍 Dickey-Stephens Park
📍 400 W Broadway St, North Little Rock, AR 72114

❤️ Proceeds benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, supporting the families of fallen firefighters and programs that honor their service and sacrifice.

🎟 Register today: https://nfff.akaraisin.com/ui/hero26/about

Hosted by the Kitchen Table Foundation in partnership with the Arkansas Travelers.

911 Memorial Stair Climbs

06/01/2026

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05/31/2026

Calling all military personnel & veterans of all eras of service - you are invited to join us at Heroes Ranch in Jane, MO for a VA Funded SDIA Outdoor Adventure! 💪🇺🇸

Participants must provide own travel to Rogers, AR, and then we will take care of the rest! Come with us and see what SDIA & Posttraumatic Growth is all about!

More Outdoor Adventure dates and locations coming soon!

Contact: [email protected] for more information or to register! Limited spots avalaible!

05/24/2026

Boston firefighter Robert “Bobby” Kilduff, Jr. died after falling from a window during a three-alarm fire in Dorchester. He was a 24-year veteran.

05/23/2026

Happy Memorial Day weekend from all of us at the Kitchen Table Foundation 🇺🇸
This weekend, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice reminds us of the importance of community, compassion, and working together to build a better future for everyone.
Wishing you a safe, meaningful, and restful holiday weekend with family and friends.