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Vilonia, AR

Spirit of Vilonia seeks to provide assistance to people in need from the Vilonia, Arkansas area. Our food pantry is open Wednesday & Saturday from 9 am-12 pm, with more programs planned soon.

Spirit of VIlonia opened its new location at 1113 Main Street, Vilonia Ar in April 2016.

For assistance or more information visit them on facebook or call (501) 849-4320.

Vilonia, AR

The Mission of the Vilonia Disaster Recovery Alliance is to strengthen area wide disaster coordination through information sharing, simplifying the access to available resources for individuals and families, and jointly resolving cases with unmet needs from disasters.

VDRA is a faith based organization formed as a long term disaster recovery organization in the aftermath of the April 25, 2011 tornado that caused widespread damage though out the city of Vilonia and surrounding school district.  The board is comprised of individuals from all walks of life that are longtime residents of the community. VDRA operates an all-volunteer staff including board members which allows 100% of funding to go directly to the needed source for recovery.

They are incorporated as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofitand their main goal is to get families back on track to a new normal after disaster hits.  Case work begins in the days following the disaster.   This is done at many levels from food donations, supplying basic everyday necessities, assisting in applying for aid, and temporary relocation.  

If you need assistance or know someone please contact their office- 501-428-9228.

If you are interested in volunteering or serving as a board member please contact them for the opportunity to serve.

Vilonia, AR

Vilonia's Lion's Club is a very active non-profit organization in the community. 

Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.

A few of the projects they hosts during the year are an Easter Egg Hunt, Eye Glasses for Our Community, and Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Lunch.

For more information about this orgnaization, please visit their website.

Vilonia, AR

The Vilonia Senoir Citizens Center is a popular place for recreation. It is opened Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. They provide meals and offer a variety of activities. Seniors enjoy playing cards, pool, and dominoes. An exercise room is also available. 

They are located on 10 Bise Drive, Vilonia AR 72173.

For more information call 501-796-4680.

Vilonia, AR

This Museum of Veterans and Military History, located in Vilonia, Arkansas, is not only about veterans and their past service but it incorporates veterans, as much as possible, into the daily operational process of the museum. As a vital component supporting its mission, the Museum of Veterans and Military History has acquired collections, set up exhibitions and is performing research using volunteers with abilities in the research field.

Veterans are actively serving in the museum as docents and tour guides. Also, they are helping with research and creating displays as well as serving on the board of directors. This museum is about much more than what is displayed inside. It’s about living history. The museum serves as a place where veterans are invited and encouraged to share living history. 

As a fully functioning museum, spaces for collections and storage areas are being maintained. As well, military related items are being displayed in a proper and respectful manner and managed by a museum staff serving in a voluntary status.

Volunteers are from many walks of life and vary in age. Many of the volunteers are active and retired military including those who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Desert Storm and Iraq. As well, there is an active group of teachers and high school students involved. Working side by side, the diverse group has provided many hours of sweat equity.

In conjunction with the Vilonia School District, high school students are involved in a project to assist with the recording and preservation of veterans’ individual history pieces to be housed at the museum and available for review by both current and future generations. The students have also created artwork for the walls.

The museum staff has been reaching out to create opportunities for lifelong learning regarding veterans and history. The museum is serving as a location for tours including individual, group and field trips serving all ages including day care children and nursing home residents. The staff’s goal is to inspire a sense of appreciation for veterans and service to one’s country.

Veterans support services such as a veterans’ service officer will be invited to visit as well as VA representatives and authors will be invited to speak. We hope to foster connections and open dialog focused on veterans while showing our respect. 

For more information visit website.

Source: (Veteran Museum Website)