The Saline County Judge’s Office is issuing a call to local residents and business, urging donations of supplies to help workers with tornado cleanup for our neighbors in Pulaski County. Read more about that below and also how you can help the victims of the tornado: Beginning Tuesday, April 4th, through Thursday, April 6th, bring […]
Library presents “Warm Wishes” – Give or take warm items at both branches this winter
The Saline County Library is offering warm items at their Benton and Bryant branches. Anyone in need can pick up hats, gloves, scarves, etc. outside the Library. Take what you need. You do not need to return items. They are also accepting donations of new or like-new scarves, hats, and gloves. If you would […]
Stuff the Bags for Civitan Services Preschool Graduation
Civitan Services Preschool needs your help to STUFF THOSE BAGS! The Preschool is preparing to graduate another great class of kiddos and they want to send them off as prepared as possible. Each graduating student will be presented a backpack stuffed with Kindergarten essentials at graduation. You can help by purchasing these items to […]
Safe Haven Women’s Shelter needs this list of items; donate at Bryant bakery
Saline County Safe Haven is in immediate need of donations of the following items: Toiletries/Hygiene: Deodorant, shampoo, conditioner body wash, bar soap, razors, shave gel, baby wipes, hairbrushes, makeup, hand sanitizer. Household Items: 13 gallon kitchen trash bags, dishwasher tabs or detergent, dish soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener or dryer sheets, disinfectant spray or […]
FEC’s Round-up Program Gives Money to Two Saline County Non-Profits
First Electric Cooperative’s member-supported Operation Round-Up program awarded $18,675 to 14 local organizations in December. Members who enroll in Operation Round-Up volunteer to have their electric bill rounded up to the next even dollar amount each month. They have donated more than $1.14 million for local service organizations and scholarships for high school seniors since […]
Scam Alert: Man Posing as Deputy Asking for Donations
***SCAM ALERT*** On Friday, January 26 at about 12:30 p.m., I got a message from a MySaline reader in Sardis, that said a man came to her door that morning. She said he identified himself as a Sheriff’s Deputy and was asking for donations. He’s not. I confirmed with Lt. Silk of the Saline County […]
Bryant School Supply Drive Event Aug 3rd Includes Bounce House and More
The Bryant location of Walmart will be one of five stores to host a Back2School Blitz. On Thursday, August 3rd from 5-7:30 p.m., drop off donations of new school supplies for families who can’t afford it. There will be a bounce house, dunking booth, cotton candy, and snow cones. Organizer Kristopher Hudson works hard to make […]
Donate Supplies at Bishop Park During This Drive for “The Van” to Help the Homeless
The Van is in need of supplies to help our homeless neighbors in the Central Arkansas area. It’s super easy for you to help! Just drop off any of the following items at The Center at Bishop Park over the next two weeks! Look for boxes around the Center with this graphic on the front. […]
Come to the Fundraiser Dinner Monday Night at Larry’s for Imagination Library
Join the community in a fundraiser for Imagination Library, the organization that provides children with new books every month! Bring the family and friends on Monday, May 15th from 5-8pm to Larry’s Pizza, Bryant! All tips, donations, and a percent of sales will be given to the organization! Come out and support the children of Saline County! […]
Our Local Goodwill Stores Have a Shortage of Donations
Our local Goodwill stores are experiencing a shortage in donations right now. Donations fund Goodwill’s job training programs and services, and there is concern that the shortage could affect its ability to provide its mission of changing lives through education, training and employment. Leisa Wamsley, Vice President of Donated Goods, stated, “Donations are the lifeblood […]