Nate Kuester

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. (KNWA) -- - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Benton County works to encourage and empower all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. As it turns out, one of those young people is now making those same goals part of mission his as well. "It's something really special that's happened in my life," 15-year-old Boys & Girls Club Volunteer Asa Mojica-Lofton shared.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA) -- - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma has helped more than 12,000 families in our region during their time of need. Since 1999, the nonprofit has provided a comfortable place to stay for the families of seriously ill children, at no cost, to ease the burden during a difficult time. "Anything that they would normally do at home, they call this their home away from home," Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma Marketing Coordinator Courtney Tucker said.

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. (KNWA) -- - Big Brothers Big Sisters in Siloam Springs launched a new pilot program called 'Bigs with Badges' in partnership with the Siloam Springs School District. Members of the Siloam Springs Police and Fire Departments are taking part as mentors in the program. Firefighter Lieutenant Jeff Grass and his 'little' Jair are just one of the big/little pairs who talked about the benefits. "We usually come once a week and we'll come for the lunch hour," Grass shared.