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Goodfellows & Christmas for Kids Information

Work is underway for Goodfellows and Christmas for Kids. As of last week, applications were available for pickup from the following organizations:

Craighead County Health Unit
611 East Washington Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-933-4585

Arkansas Workforce Center
2311 East Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-910-8129

Paces, Inc.
2917 King Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-932-1166

Jonesboro Urban Renewal and Housing Authority
330 Union Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-935-9800

East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging
2005 East Highland Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-972-5980

St. Bernards Senior Life Center
900 West Monroe Ave
Jonesboro AR 72401
870-935-7282

All applications must be received by November 30, 2009 to ensure inclusion into the programs.

Distribution of food and toys will take place on December 19, 2009 at the Northeast Arkansas District Fairgrounds. Families accepted into the program will receive a letter in the mail prior to the distribution telling them when to arrive. They must bring the letter and a photo ID to the Fairgrounds in order to receive their food and toys.

Please send any questions to us via the Contact page.

Posted in Uncategorized.


61st Annual NEA Christmas Parade!

Information is now available for the 61st Northeast Arkansas Christmas Parade. The theme this year is “Christmas Through a Child’s Eyes” and the parade will take place on December 3, 2009 in Downtown Jonesboro.

Registration is now closed. If you still wish to enter the parade, send us an email describing your float and your request will be considered. This is not a guarantee for entry into the parade. Late registrations are allowed at the sole discretion of the Parade Chairman.

View the brochure below or download it now!

Posted in What We're Doing.


‘Letters from Santa’ benefit American Cancer Society

It’s getting to be that time of year again. Before you know it (or has it started already?) the stores will be brimming with Christmas merchandise.

For just $5, you can get your child a “Letter from Santa” and benefit the American Cancer Society of Craighead County at the same time! Everyone has had their lives affected by cancer in some way and for just $5 you can help find a cure for cancer!

The deadline is December 12 so get the form today!

Posted in Community Service.



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