Arkansas RAPPS

05/31/2026

Nearly 450 hospitals in 44 states are at high risk of closing or cutting services. They serve six million patients, employing 300,000 care workers. Currently, Arkansas is already experiencing hospital and unit closures due to reimbursement issues and funding levels.

This situation and scenario are only gotten worse if there's no call to action to our lawmakers who Last year approved more than $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, public health & rural hospitals, delaying implementation until later this year.

We must reach out to our lawmakers and let them know that 45 years of HIV cannot be rolled back with these poor choices being imposed on the American people.

Call you representative's office and let him or her know that this is unacceptable and we demand change!

05/21/2026

You did know that Prep is available in Arkansas? If not, let the team at Arkansas RAPPS help you get access to this prevention method that will help you take control of your s*xual health. Call us at 501-379-8357 to get your Prep journey started!!

05/19/2026

Free Food Tuesday is today.

• Free groceries
• BeYouuu Clothing Closet open
• No sign-up
• No questions

Take what you need.

Location: 8619 Chicot Rd
Starts at 12
Ends when supplies run out

05/19/2026

That Pride seasons just keeps growing and The Strilite Foundation will be pulling up to the Hot Springs LGBTQ Community Network Pride Picnic! Come join us in sharing our info, updates, signature swag and so much more! Shout out to the LGBTQ community of Hot Springs!

05/18/2026

Keeping the information flowing and growing to you, you and yes, you are too our brothers and sisters! Recognizing National HIV Vaccine Day 2026! Reach out to www.stayreadyar.com

05/16/2026

Did you know that last year, lawmakers passed over $1 trillion in health funding cuts as part of H.R. 1. The most severe human and economic consequences of these cuts will not take effect until later this year, which is why we need to make our voices heard now.

Arkansas RAPPS applauds our co-entity, The Strilite Foundation for signing on as a supporter of the Seven Days in June: HEALTH IS PRIMARY which is a decentralized, nonpartisan, grassroots-driven campaign from June 1-7, 2026.

Arkansas RAPPS also believes that we all must join the fight to expose and push back against these cuts and their devastating impact on our healthcare infrastructure. Health cuts kill, and communities across America – from rural towns to large cities – are already paying the price.

There are over 50 organizations partnering for Seven Days in June – including UNITE HERE, AFL-CIO, SEIU, NMAC and many others who represent millions of Americans who demand answers.

These people-powered organizations amplifying the call to action: Health is not partisan. HEALTH IS PRIMARY. We've come 45 years into ending new HIV acquisition and these cuts are not acceptable.

It's clear to us that healthcare is not be seen as an entitlement but a right that everyone must have access to! Share your thoughts at [email protected] or reach out to [email protected] Do it today!!

05/15/2026

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

Caleb Ellis, Shawn Quinn, Teyana Crayton

05/14/2026

Arkansas RAPPS is featured in “Be The People,” a national storytelling project shining a light on community-led change. Read how RAPPS centers community care, harm reduction, advocacy, and connection across Arkansas and why this approach matters. Read more: https://wix.to/OL34ZGT

Arkansas RAPPS was recently featured in “Be The People,” a national storytelling project highlighting individuals and organizations creating change in their communities. The feature shares how Arkansas RAPPS approaches public health through community care, harm reduction, advocacy, and connectio...

05/12/2026

Do you know what Chems*x is all about? If not, then you can get some knowledge during Chems*x Awareness Week May 11-17.

This week is all about s*xual health and harm reduction strategies for q***r and trans people having chemsx. The focus this year? Honest, open conversations between patients and providers about s*x and drug use.

Need more info? Reach out to [email protected] for questions, updates, facts and more. Do it today!!