ARVAC, Inc.

08/18/2026

🎉 Our ARVAC Team is growing!

We had the pleasure of welcoming two new team members this week, and we're excited to have them on board! 💙

Every person who joins ARVAC brings something new to our organization—new ideas, new experiences, and another person committed to the work of serving others. Whether working behind the scenes or directly alongside the individuals and families we serve, every role contributes to our mission.

That's what Community Action is all about—people bringing their talents together for one purpose: helping people and changing lives. 🤝

Please help us give our newest team members a big ARVAC welcome! 👏🎉 We're excited for what's ahead and glad to have you both as part of the team!

08/14/2026

📣 FRIDAY COMMUNITY ROLL CALL! 💙

It's Friday, and today we want to hear from YOU—the communities that make the River Valley home.

Community Action is built on a simple idea: local people coming together to make their communities stronger. And at ARVAC, we're proud to serve alongside some pretty amazing communities. 🤝

So let's have a little Friday fun!

📍 Where are you checking in from today?

Drop your city, town, or community in the comments and give your hometown a shout-out! 👇

Bonus: Tell us ONE thing you love about your community. ❤️

Let's see how many communities we can get represented in the comments!

Have a great Friday and an even better weekend from all of us at ARVAC! 💙

08/13/2026

🌺🌴 ALOHA, RIVER VALLEY! 🌴🌺

Looking for something fun to do with the family? ARVAC’s Pathways 2 Learning is excited to be part of the River Valley Block Party & Resource Fair, hosted by the Healthy Pope County and Healthy Yell County Coalitions! 🎉

Come out and see us Tomorrow, August 14th, from 4:30–7:30 PM at the Hughes Community Center in Russellville!

This FREE community event is a great opportunity to connect with local organizations, learn about resources available to families, and enjoy an evening of fun with the community. And be sure to stop by and say hello to our Pathways 2 Learning team while you're there! 💕📚

🌭 The first 100 attendees will receive FREE hot dogs, popcorn, snow cones, and drinks!

At ARVAC, we love opportunities like this because Community Action happens when we come together, connect families with resources, and build stronger communities. 🤝💙

📍 Hughes Community Center
1000 E. Parkway Dr., Russellville
⏰ 4:30–7:30 PM

🌊 Ride the wave over and join the fun—we'd love to see you there!

👇 Who's coming? Drop a 🌺 in the comments if we might see you!

08/11/2026

🌟 Help Us Welcome Brooke Kessinger to ARVAC! 🌟

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Brooke Kessinger, our new Chief People Officer, to the ARVAC team! 💙

As ARVAC continues to grow and strengthen the work we do throughout our communities, we are excited to have Brooke join our leadership team and help support one of the most important parts of our organization—our people.

Community Action begins with people who care. It takes dedicated employees, strong leadership, and a shared commitment to serving others to carry our mission forward. We look forward to the experience, perspective, and leadership Brooke will bring as we continue building a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and make a difference.

Brooke, we are so happy to have you as part of the ARVAC family, and we can't wait to see all that lies ahead! 🎉

👇 Help us give Brooke a warm Community Action welcome in the comments!

💙 Welcome to ARVAC, Brooke!

08/07/2026

💙 Celebrating Love, Laughter, and the People Who Make ARVAC Special 💙

Yesterday, our ARVAC family had the joy of celebrating our incredible Chief Operating Officer, Sarah Lasiter, as she prepares for one of life's most exciting new chapters. From heartfelt gifts and sweet treats to lots of laughter and smiles, it was a wonderful afternoon spent honoring someone who gives so much to our organization and the communities we serve.

At ARVAC, we're more than coworkers—we're a team that celebrates life's milestones together. Whether we're supporting the families in our communities or supporting one another, we believe that strong relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

Sarah, we wish you and your fiancé a lifetime of love, happiness, and countless beautiful memories. Congratulations from your entire ARVAC family! 💍🤍

Please join us in congratulating Sarah in the comments below! 🎉💐

07/31/2026

🍎✏️ A New School Year Is Almost Here! 📚💙

This weekend marks the final weekend of summer for many students, families, teachers, and school staff across Arkansas. As backpacks are packed, school supplies are gathered, and excitement (and maybe a few butterflies!) begin to set in, we want to wish everyone a wonderful start to the new school year.

At ARVAC, we believe that strong schools help build strong communities. Every student who walks through the school doors, every teacher who inspires a classroom, and every family cheering their child on plays an important role in shaping a brighter future.

💙 We'd love to hear from you!

👇 Give your school a shout-out in the comments!
Tell us:
🍎 What school are you representing this year?
📚 Or, if you're a parent, teacher, student, or staff member, what are you most looking forward to this school year?

Let's fill the comments with support and encouragement for the amazing schools and educators serving our communities!

Here's to a safe, successful, and exciting school year for everyone! 🎉

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07/29/2026

📢 Important LIHEAP Update

We want to let our community know that ARVAC is no longer the provider for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

If you need to apply for LIHEAP or have questions about your application, please contact the Economic Opportunity Agency of Washington County (EOAWC), which now administers the program for the nine counties historically served by ARVAC.

📋 Please refer to the flyer below for:
✅ How to apply
✅ Contact information
✅ Website, email, mailing address, and phone number
✅ Counties served

Thank you for your understanding as we help direct you to the correct agency for assistance. We appreciate the opportunity to continue serving our communities in many other ways.

💙 As always, we're committed to connecting our neighbors with the resources they need.

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07/24/2026

🌟 What a Great Week at ARVAC! 💙

As we wrap up another week, we're reflecting on the opportunities we've had to continue growing our team and strengthening our mission.

This week, we welcomed a new team member during New Employee Orientation, where they began learning about the history of Community Action, our mission, and the important work ARVAC does to serve individuals and families throughout the Arkansas River Valley.

Every new employee represents another opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. We are excited to welcome them to the ARVAC Team and look forward to the impact they will have in the communities we serve.

As we head into the weekend, we'd love to hear from you!

💬 What's one positive thing that happened for you this week? Share it with us in the comments—we'd love to celebrate with you!

Have a safe and wonderful weekend! 💙

07/17/2026

📣 Volunteers Needed! 💚🤝

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community?

The ARVAC Food Bank is looking for caring, dependable volunteers to help us serve individuals and families throughout the Arkansas River Valley. Whether you're able to give a few hours or volunteer on a regular basis, your time can make a real difference.

As a volunteer, you may help:
🥫 Bag food for distribution
🚚 Assist with deliveries
❤️ Help during local food distributions

Every hour you give helps ensure that our neighbors have access to nutritious food and essential resources. Together, we can fight hunger and strengthen our communities—one volunteer at a time.

📍 We serve Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway, Perry, Scott, Logan, Franklin, and Polk Counties.

📞 Interested in volunteering?
Contact Rashad Woods at 479-858-1623 to learn how you can get involved.

📢 Know someone who loves to serve their community? Tag them in the comments or share this post!

💙 Helping People. Changing Lives. Strengthening Communities.

07/14/2026

📚 Growing Together to Better Serve Our Children 🍎

At ARVAC, we believe that investing in our employees is one of the best ways to invest in the children and families we serve.

During our recent Professional Development Day, our Pathways 2 Learning team had the opportunity to learn from Krystal Shipp of Arkansas Tech University. The training focused on strengthening literacy in the classroom and equipping educators with effective strategies for addressing challenging behaviors.

These topics are essential in creating positive, engaging learning environments where every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed. By continuing to build our knowledge and strengthen our skills, we're better prepared to meet children where they are and help them reach their full potential.

A special thank you to Krystal Shipp for sharing her expertise and inspiring our educators with practical tools they can take back to their classrooms.

📸 Take a look at some of the exciting moments from our Professional Development Day below!

Because when we invest in our educators, we invest in the future of our communities. 💙