Arkansas RAPPS

01/16/2026

Tonight at 6pm on KARK4 we’ll be showcasing our House of LOVE. We hope you will tune in!

Find out more about our services at www.stayreadyar.com

01/10/2026

The crew of The Strilite Foundation and Arkansas RAPPS will be all up in the MLK Marade, 1/19/26 flowing through the south end of Little Rock into the Capitol area.

Come watch for the RAPPTOR roll out again with the entire crew and our live stream along the parade route! Here we go again with another community engagement.

Learn more about our services and operations at www.stayreadyar.com

01/08/2026

You know it! STAY READY merch on the beach! Shout out to CEO Mr. Cornelius & the team for holding it down back home. But just because I’m not in the office doesn’t mean the work has stopped! Well, I had to show off my STAY READY shades to all the beach goers.

Thank you Mr. Cornelius and the ARRAPPS team for this great idea. If you would like to have your own pair of fly STAY READY shades, hit me at tommy@arrapps.org !

01/06/2026

New on the AR RAPPS blog.

Talking Out Loud traces Cornelius Mabin Jr.’s early blogging and decades of HIV and LGBTQ+ advocacy in Arkansas. The piece covers lost local LGBTQ+ media, public accountability, and how a digital voice shaped policy and community action. The story connects past work to the Stay Ready PrEP campaign and priorities for 2026.

Read the full article here:
https://www.arrapps.org/post/talking-out-loud-a-digital-journey-of-advocacy-and-awareness-into-2026

Read. Reflect. Share with your network.

Twenty-two years ago, I sat at my trusty desktop, staring into the glowing screen of a machine that felt more like a spaceship than a writing tool. The digital age was dawning, and blogging—this newfangled form of expression—was calling my name. I had read a few entries from others, unsure if I ...

01/06/2026

Today is Free Food Tuesday.

Food costs keep rising. Many households feel the strain. We are here to help.

• Free groceries
• Respectful, low-barrier access
• Open to the community

Location: 8619 Chicot Rd, LR
Time: Starting at 12 while supplies last

12/26/2025

Start your year off right with learning about the Open Care Spectrum health services at Arkansas RAPPS.

If you are a PLH and not happy with services you are receiving otherwise, then let our expert community health workers help get you into another quality of care.

Let's discuss the options about how our case management and patient centered services could work for you! Do it today at info@arrapps.org.

Team members and I are thrilled to share a groundbreaking initiative that's all about YOUR well-being. At Arkansas RAPPS, we're dedicated to breaking barriers, reducing stigma, and making comprehensive healthcare accessible to ALL.

Today, we're excited to unveil our OpenCare Spectrum to sexual wellness screening and care. Our collaboration with Q Care plus and Avita pharmacy has grown beyond PrEP! Now, in addition to tele-health services for PrEP, we're thrilled to offer both PEP and Biktarvy through tele-health services.

Our goal is not only to prevent the spread of infectious diseases but also to mitigate the risks associated with substance use, ensuring the well-being and safety of everyone we serve.

At Arkansas RAPPS, we're writing a new chapter in healthcare – one that's inclusive, stigma-free, and empowers YOU to take control of your well-being. Reach out to us today to learn more about our OpenCare Spectrum and the expanded services we're proud to offer.

Your health, your choice, your Arkansas RAPPS family here to support you every step of the way! Let us hear from you at rahem@arrapps.org or info@arrapss.org,

12/26/2025

In case you may "rented," for the season, let us help you get access to STI, Prep Navigation or linkage to care services.

Reach out to our experts at info@arrapps.org to make a New Year's appointment or check out our tele-health option at www.stayreadyar.com. We are here to help, no judgment and no hassle!

12/26/2025

Here's to your happy season and to let you know that a free box set of a Self HIV Test kit is available. You can get it sent to by request to rahem@arrapps.org.

Plus, don't forget to get info on staying safe with access to Prep and Doxy Pep on our award-winning website at www.stayreadyar.com.

12/25/2025

It's been a heck of a year and we are proud of the work and services that we've provided in 2025. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, supported, reach out with well wishes and those who share gifts and donations.

The staff will be spending time with our families and friends, but we will back on the mission after the holidays. Stay tuned to all our social media platforms and spaces for updates, announcements and details on things happening in 2026!

Don't forget that you can still make those year end tax-deductible donations at www.,stayreadyar.com.