| Crime Victims Remembered 2008 |
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The Center for Healing Hearts and Spirits, through its WCAAA Victims Services Program, highlighted National Crime Victim’s Right Week on Thursday, April 17, 2008 with more than 35 clients, sponsors, and supporters in attendance. |
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After School Program 2008 |
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Enjoying ice cream at Park Plaza Mall. |

Youth participants outside of the Little Rock Zoo. |

Dr. Shannon Nelson gives a speech on what it takes to become a doctor. |
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SOS Activities 2008 |
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Joyce Raynor explains the need to be smoke free in athletics. |
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| Circle of Friends 2008 |
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The words of Point of Grace say it for the Center Circle of Friends-- “If you weep, I will weep with you. If you sing for joy the rest of us will lift our voices, too. But no matter what you feel inside there’s no need to pretend.” |
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| Evening to Heal A Heart 2008 |
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Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd W. Black are presented with the Sharing Hearts Award. |

Dr. Winona Bryant Williams is presented with the Top Heart Supporter Award. |

Mr. James McCarther is presented with the Heart of a King Award. |
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| Woman, thou Art Worthy 2007 |
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| Joyce Raynor Honored |
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These special Arkansans, including Joyce Raynor, were honored for their volunteer work with the Community Service Awards. |

Since 1978, KARK-TV, the Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services Division of Volunteerism, and the Office of the Governor have recognized individuals and companies that serve others in extraordinary ways.
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The Community Service Awards includes an annual ceremony televised by KARK-TV and presented by St. Vincent Health System. |

"I am proud to serve my community and I am blessed to be afforded the opportunity to work with a diverse population."
Joyce Raynor |
| Senior Health Education |
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Lunch N Learn |

Lynn Lincoln with the Midtown Health Alliance provides cardio-vascular education to seniors. |
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Attendees learn how to manage diabetes during “Lunch-n-Learn” at AR State Chamber of Commerce. |
| WECAN, Inc. Cooking Class |
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Center staff and WECAN, Inc. volunteers encourage healthy eating habits during diabetic cooking classes. |
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| Cycle Breakers Health Fair |
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Center staff demonstrates proper use of pedometers during Cycle Breakers Health Fair. |
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| KARK Interview |
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KTHV Interview |
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KARK’s Dave Woodman interviews Joyce Raynor & Susie Marks for CSA Award. |
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Today’s THV Alyson Courtney interviews Joyce Raynor during American Heart Month. |
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| AMBDR Matchmaking |
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AR Minority Business Roundtable hosted Matchmaking Reception at Pyramid Art Gallery |

Ron woods, Donell Meadows, Mary Louise Williams |

Joyce Raynor and John Iglehart, MBDA Regional Director |

Congressman Vic Snyder networks with small business owners. |
| Christmastime at the Center |
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Christmastime at the Center means “A Time of Remembering and Giving” |
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| No More Scars Event |
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En lace hosts “No More Scars” Conference to highlight domestic abuse. |
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| WCAAA Activities |
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Clean Indoor Air Act |
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WOMEN’S COUNCIL ON AFRICAN AFFAIRS INC. PRESENTED AUTHOR EVENT WITH WILLIAM HUNTER
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Clean Indoor Air Act Celebrates One-Year Anniversary, Contributes to Healthier Environment for Arkansas |
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| Leadership Arkansas |
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Joyce Raynor, Executive Director receives diploma during Leadership Arkansas graduation ceremonies from Gov. Mike Beebe and Rep. Benny Petrus in Rogers, AR |
Joyce Raynor, Executive Director receives diploma during Leadership Arkansas graduation ceremonies from Gov. Mike Beebe and Rep. Benny Petrus in Rogers, AR |
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| Center Activities |
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SOS Activities |
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Mrs. Judy Smith, former executive director of the AR Minority Health Commission, interviews Mrs. Redious Yancey about her journey through grief over the death of her son, Omar. |
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Adrian Harris, Terry Raynor, and Sabra Miller speak on the Annual KICK Butt celebration and how to get involved on the KABF Talk show. |
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| SOS Activities |
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SOS Activities |
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“Education in Motion at Magic Springs” – no better event to encourage thousands of students to STAMP OUT SMOKING. |
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Out of the Mouth of Babes “This is what happens when one smokes, spits, and chews tobacco products,” says this young man at the WCAAA Neighborhood Afterschool program. |
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| SOS Activities |
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SOS Activities |
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Terry Raynor distributes second hand smoke materials out to students at Central High School while Paula Shatzer explains how the use of tobacco products can lead to bigger crime. |
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Paula says, “Crime don’t pay either. But if you’ve been a victim of violence, call us at 370-4325.” |
Below, Fateema Smith reminds students at the Pulaski County Juvenile Facility that using tobacco products has serious consequences. |
| Local Media Coverage |
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Teen Conference |
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Pamela Smith, Weekend Anchor, KATV Channel 7, interviews 5 families on Dec. 22, 2006 who lost loved ones to homicide with no known assailants in custody. |
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Mr. Kip Brown says “not until you walk a mile in my shoes” while speaking to male attendees during the CHHS Annual Teen Conference at Dunbar Community Center about why they should be tobacco, drug, and violence free. |
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| SOS Activities |
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SOS Activities |
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Joyce Raynor disseminates tobacco prevention literature to attendees at the MLK Health Fair at University Mall on Jan. 15, 2007. |
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AR Blue Cross Blue Shield employees sign up for cessation promotional materials and tobacco prevention educational information during the ABCBS Health Fair in Hot Springs. |
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Hope II Grant |
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Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Business Expo attracts attendees who are eager to pledge that they are tobacco-free. |
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Hope II grantees attended a meeting hosted by the Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc. (MCVRC) at the Conference Center at the Maritime Institute, Linthicum Heights, MD on May 22- 26, 2006. |
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| 'Tis the Season |
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SOS Activities |
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Joyce Raynor shares why the holiday time is “Tis the Season” to be Smoke-free and Healthy, Wealthy and Wise during midweek radio talk show with Ms. Sabra Miller of KABF Radio. |
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Katrina Stigger continues to assemble packets of Tobacco Education for more than 2,000 attendees during the Encuentro Health Fair at Barton Coliseum. |
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April 28, 2006 -WCAAA Staff enlists the support of Park Staff to assist with Tobacco Outreach and Education. Kathy multi-tasks a booth and park responsibilities to ensure no child is left behind! |
April 28, 2006 -WCAAA Staff enlists the support of Park Staff to assist with Tobacco Outreach and Education. Kathy multi-tasks a booth and park responsibilities to ensure no child is left behind! |
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Evening
to Heal a Heart 2006 |
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CHHS
Completes Building Renovations |
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Tis
the Season to be Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Open House |
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Teen
Conference Held
at PSC |
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African
Women Health Project International Press Announcement of Health
Conference |
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For
Me and My House Back to School Drive |
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Center
volunteers answer the call and pitch in during the CHHS For
Me and My House Back to School Drive in August. |
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Sherman
Park Day |
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LULAC
National Conference |
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Sherman
Park Day proves to be a Hot Topic for attendees
in the Park while Stamping Out Smoking. |
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Joyce
Raynor talks about the Death of a Lung resulting
from the ills of Tobacco Products with Willie Jones during
the LULAC National Conference at the Little Rock Statehouse. |
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ADFYS
Say Y.E.S. Youth Conference |
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Gaines
Street Health Fair |
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World
Fest |
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Chavvah
at World Fest |
James
and Katrina at World Fest |
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UAPB
Grant Funding Announcement Press Conference at Philander Smith |
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Asian
Festival |
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WCAAA
President Susie Marks staffs Coalitions Booth at Asian
Festival while educating marshall arts students on Second
Hand Smoke. |
Joyce
shows what tobacco does to the teeth during Asian Festival
in July. |
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Black
Expo |
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WCAAA
Youth Advocacy Board |
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WCAAA
Youth Advocacy Board meets to make plans for creating smoke-free
homes. |
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Clearing
the Air for Communities of Color Conference |
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Evening
to Heal a Heart |
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Joyce
Raynor receives certificate of participation for presenting
on Lessons Learned during the 2nd Annual Clearing the Air
for Communities of Color Conference in February. |
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Chief
Lawrence Johnson recognized during Evening to Heal a
Heart Event for outstanding partnership with the Center
for Healing Hearts & Spirits. |
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Woman,
Thou Art Worthy Conference |
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Dr.
Joycelyn Elders educate 135 women on ills of tobacco products
and other health related issues at January Woman, Thou
Art Worthy Conference held at Philander Smith College. |
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Faith
Based Economic Development Symposium |
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Arkansas
Minority Business Development Roundtable hosted the first
annual Faith Based Economic Development Symposium in September,
with keynote speaker Dr. Joe Samuel Ratfliff of Brentwood
Baptist Church, to encourage churches to adopt economic development
ministries. |
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CHHS
Celebrates its Grand Opening |
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Expo |
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Minority
Business Enterprise Development Summit |
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Attorney
General Mike Beebe presents an Honorary Assistant Attorney
General Certificate to Joyce Raynor, Executive Director of
the Arkansas Minority Business Development Roundtable. |
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CHHS
receives a donation from Entergy |
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CHHS
receives a donation from SBC |
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Teen
Parenting Conference |
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Youth
and teen parents listen and participate as presenters share
their expertise during the Center's October 2004 Teen Parenting
Conference at the Little Rock Job Corp Center. |
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An
Evening to Heal a Heart |
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WCAAA
Board President, Susie Marks, welcomes attendees to the Centers
Evening to Heal A Heart Event to raise awareness
of Heart Disease during February, American Heart Month. |
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Federated
Womens Luncheon
at LRAFB |
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Joyce
Raynor receives a donation on behalf of the Center for Healing
Hearts and Spirits at the Federated Womens Luncheon
at the LR Airforce Base in Jacksonville during Women History
Month in March. |
Left
to right: Jackie Blanchard, Brigadier General K.C. McClain,
Joyce Raynor and TSgt Rebecca Gabel. |
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