Arkansas RAPPS

04/24/2026

Before you get your weekend started, let me remind you that next week is going to full of activities that you make want to put on your calendar right now!

The Arkansas HIV Reform & Justice Coalition is a collective of individuals, advocates, organizations and allies who are supporting reform to the state's current HIV Criminalization statue and the lack of state funding of HIV prevention and programs.

On April 28th, the group will be educating legislators at the State Capitol on the subject matter and highly encourages PLW and supporters to call your representatives and ask them to attend.
Get more info on this year's session at https://arkleg.state.ar.us/

It's important that Arkansas reforms our law to coincide with current science and that our state budget addresses the current drive to decrease new HIV infections in Arkansas by 90 percent by 2030.

Learn more about the services, programming and how you can donate to The Strilite Foundation and Arkansas RAPPS at www.arrapps.org

04/22/2026

Opportunity is knocking, is anyone going to answer? If you don't, someone will and don't come with that, "see what had happen s**t!" Get busy and get employed!

We have a very special hiring event happening tomorrow!🥳

Multiple of our Central Arkansas locations are attending a hiring event at our Little Rock outlets. They'll be doing on-site interviews from 10am - 2pm and are looking for positions such as cashiers, managers, training specialists, and more!

Stop by 7400 Scott Hamilton Dr, Door 3, tomorrow and start your career with Goodwill!💙

Visit our Career Services Event page to learn more about these opportunities: https://goodwillar.org/career-events 📲

04/21/2026

Free Food Tuesday is here.

Food access matters. So does feeling like yourself.

• Free groceries
• BeYouuu Clothing Closet open

Come get what you need.

8619 Chicot Rd
Starts at 12
Ends when supplies run out

04/17/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉

Jalyon Shaw, Kayundrik Kilpatrick, Nör Ędïth Ëddï

04/17/2026

Last night, we created space for reflection, honesty, and healing.

As part of our Sexual Assault Awareness Month event with Central Arkansas Pride, we invited participants to respond to two questions:

• What helped you to heal?
• What makes you feel safe?

The answers filled these boards.

For healing, people shared things like "patience and understanding from my loved ones", "spirituality", "hope", "my cats", "community & learning to be vulnerable", "a safe person with common experience", and "having shared the trauma & not keeping it alone".

For safety, people responded with "you're never alone", "being in a nonjudgmental space", "shared experiences", "music & singing", "support from a safe person", "you have people who care about you here", "my time alone to recharge & rest", and "being with like-minded people".

Each note holds a real experience. Each one points to what people need to feel supported.

Healing looks different for everyone. Safety looks different for everyone. But the message is clear—people need care, respect, and spaces where they are heard.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and shared. Thank you to Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault & Women & Children First: The Center Against Family Violence for participating and supporting.

If you need support or resources, Arkansas RAPPS is here to help.

04/16/2026

The Adolescent Medicine Trials Network (ATN) is enrolling young people ages 16-24 into a study helping to shape the future of adolescent health—please help share this opportunity with your networks!

The IMPACT study helps young people reimagine joy by combining sexual health counseling with evidence-based talk therapy to treat depression, reduce HIV acquisition and transmission likelihood among young people who engage in stimulant drug use (e.g., crystal methamphetamine, co***ne, ecstasy, M**A) during sexual activity, and encourages youth to reengage in healthier activities they enjoy.

Get up to $825 for completing this harm reduction talk therapy and sexual health counseling program. Find out if you qualify!

04/16/2026

If you've heard "Tap In," on either The Box or Power 95, let us know what you think by video comment at info@arrapps.org.

And get ready as we are preparing a cypher version to allow you to do a "re-mix" of the jingle. Arkansas RAPPS will be establishing a panel of judges to decide who does it best.

The winner will receive a Experience Prize Package valued at $500! Listen up on the stations and get ready to show us how you "Stay Ready!" For more info reach out to info@arrapps.org and watch for the Stay Ready van across the state!!

04/14/2026

From Arkansas to Chicago — we came home inspired. Our Arkansas RAPPS team took 2nd place at the NMAC Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit’s PrEPpy Awards, a win for our community and a reminder that our work matters. Read the full reflection from MicTrelle Cade and join us in celebrating this milestone: https://wix.to/Vd38jOG

At the NMAC Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit in Chicago, Arkansas RAPPS earned national recognition as a PrEPpy Awards finalist, taking 2nd place. The moment affirmed the impact of our work and marked a turning point, strengthening purpose, deepening connection, and fueling a renewed commitment to H...

04/14/2026

Stay Ready during STI Awareness Week this week and every week afterwards by taking charge of your sexual health. Need Prep Navigation, info on STI testing, or access to free condoms and l**e? Reach out to Mictrelle@arrapps.org or call us at 501-379'8357.

04/13/2026

What would you do if it happened to you? What if it happened to someone you love?

This week, Central Arkansas Pride and Arkansas RAPPS are creating space to talk about it.
📅 Thursday, April 16 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 The Living Room Wellness Resource Center | 8615 Chicot Rd, Little Rock, AR

This is a free community conversation covering the things that often go unsaid — from what actually happens after an assault to how trauma lives in the body to what healing can realistically look like for LGBTQIA+ people to prevention and staying ready.

Thursday evening, we'll cover:
• What to do after an assault
• Reporting options & your right to choose
• How trauma affects the mind and body
• LGBTQIA+ specific barriers and experiences
• Consent, harm reduction, and sexual health resources
• Where to go from here
The evening includes perspectives from mental health and sexual health professionals — plus open Q&A, a resource QR code, and a lived experience story. Pizza provided. Come as you are.
Some content may be heavy. We'll name that upfront and make sure everyone has what they need to take care of themselves throughout the evening.

Free and open to all.
Hosted by Central Arkansas Pride and Arkansas RAPPS in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

04/13/2026

What would you do if it happened to you? What if it happened to someone you love?

This week, Central Arkansas Pride and Arkansas RAPPS are creating space to talk about it.
📅 Thursday, April 16 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 The Living Room Wellness Resource Center | 8615 Chicot Rd, Little Rock, AR

This is a free community conversation covering the things that often go unsaid — from what actually happens after an assault to how trauma lives in the body to what healing can realistically look like for LGBTQIA+ people to prevention and staying ready.

Thursday evening, we'll cover:
• What to do after an assault
• Reporting options & your right to choose
• How trauma affects the mind and body
• LGBTQIA+ specific barriers and experiences
• Consent, harm reduction, and sexual health resources
• Where to go from here

The evening includes perspectives from mental health and sexual health professionals — plus open Q&A, a resource QR code, and a lived experience story.

Pizza provided. Come as you are.
Some content may be heavy. We'll name that upfront and make sure everyone has what they need to take care of themselves throughout the evening.

Free and open to all.
Hosted by Central Arkansas Pride and Arkansas RAPPS in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.