Carus Cares

05/01/2025

Please consider donating to Carus Cares through the Walmart Spark Good Round Up program by selecting Carus Cares as your preferred charity on Walmart.com

A little bit can go a long way.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/165gE7rsf1/

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04/23/2025

🔥 Mark your calendars — the Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run is rolling back into Mena! Classic cars, live music, food vendors, and family fun all with a view from Arkansas’ most scenic mountaintop. 🏔️✨

🚗💨 Whether you're bringing a hot rod or just love the vibe, you won't want to miss this weekend of chrome and cruisin'.

📅 [August 22nd + 23rd]

🎶🏆🍔 Free to attend & fun for all ages!

👉 Don't forget to book your lodging early — spots fill up fast! Hotels, cabins, and campgrounds nearby!

04/14/2025

This will be a moving a meaningful evening. All are welcome!

Details are below.

03/17/2025

Carus Cares Silent Auction - Thank You & Congratulations to the Winners!

We are thrilled to announce the conclusion of the Carus Cares Silent Auction! Thank you to everyone who participated and generously bid on items to support a great cause. Your support helps us continue to make a positive impact in our community.

Without further ado, here are the lucky winners of the auction:

- 2 Individual OLT Memberships – $125.00 – Ben Pacheco
- Pressure Washer – $140.00 – Ben Pacheco
- 1.5 Hour Massage – $125.00 – Susan Broyles Seitz
- Funeral Voucher 1 – $50.00 – Dora Venable
- Chainsaw – $100.00 – Leon Myers
- Theresa Goodie Basket – $50.00 – Jenny Jones Sullivant
- Allbaugh Gift Basket – $45.00 – Kelly Otts
- Food Tour of Mena – $120.00 – Ann Glenn
- Funeral Voucher 2 – $50.00 – Annet Forsyth
- Salon / Spice Package – $50.00 – Jenny Jones Sullivant
- Washburn’s Lodge Package – $50.00 – Judy Ancell
- Apple AirPods 4 – $100.00 – Angela English Hunsucker
- 2 Years Free Tax Prep – $100.00 – Mena Musical Masters
- Outdoor Summer Kit – $100.00 – Dora Venable
- Fisherman / Ball Game Kit – $50.00 – Sarah Dye

We will be in contact with winners this week.

Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who participated and supported this important event. We couldn’t have done it without you! Stay tuned for more updates, and we hope to see you at our future events!

03/16/2025

03/16/2025

Only 5 hours left to bid!

Please help us finish strong! All money raised is will help us meet the needs in the community. We've already donated over $6,500 to nearly 75 families, since inception, and was to have an even stronger 2025.

Don't forget, all auction winners receive one free income tax preparation in addition to items shown. Free tax preparation coupons never expire and can be gifted as well.

Silent auction items are found at the following links:

2 – Individual Annual Memberships to the Ouachita Little Theater:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DR9mPYUqB/

HyperTough 2000-PSI Pressure Washer:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AxMuxmwJ3/

1.5-hour massage:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/163iJ5hUXM/

$250 Funeral voucher #1:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C56dbsfp2/

HyperTough 18-inch 2-cycle 38cc Chainsaw:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1XqfMoDMic/

Theresa’s Goodie basket:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15uN8cazFg/

Allbaugh’s Gift Basket:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19PznMgsUA/

Food Tour of Mena:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A7rLbFuPR/

$250 Funeral voucher #2:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18RjRhQs5o/

Salon & Spice Gift Package:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1P3nQ8TJP6/

Washburn’s Lodge Gift Package:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LrcPZYmnb/

Apple AirPods 4:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KnrCCxpv2/

Free Tax Preparation for 2 years:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14uXA4WmaA/

Outdoor/Summer Starter Kit:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GjQiYtpcw/

Fisherman/Ball Game Starter Kit:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EPZFFFT1o/

03/14/2025

This is a great opportunity to come out and support one of our newer Mena local businesses! Ouachita Axe and Ale House

03/13/2025

Only 4 days left!

This is a wonderful opportunity to support a local Mena non-profit organization. Since inception, Carus Cares has put nearly $6,500 into Mena and Polk County and desperately needs your help to continue helping community members in need. I hope you will consider helping!

All auction winners receive one free income tax preparation in addition to items shown. Silent auction items are found at the following links:

2 – Individual Annual Memberships to the Ouachita Little Theater:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DR9mPYUqB/

HyperTough 2000-PSI Pressure Washer:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AxMuxmwJ3/

1.5-hour massage:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/163iJ5hUXM/

$250 Funeral voucher #1:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C56dbsfp2/

HyperTough 18-inch 2-cycle 38cc Chainsaw:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1XqfMoDMic/

Theresa’s Goodie basket:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15uN8cazFg/

Allbaugh’s Gift Basket:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19PznMgsUA/

Food Tour of Mena:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A7rLbFuPR/

$250 Funeral voucher #2:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18RjRhQs5o/

Salon & Spice Gift Package:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1P3nQ8TJP6/

Washburn’s Lodge Gift Package:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LrcPZYmnb/

Apple AirPods 4:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KnrCCxpv2/

Free Tax Preparation for 2 years:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14uXA4WmaA/

Outdoor/Summer Starter Kit:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GjQiYtpcw/

Fisherman/Ball Game Starter Kit:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EPZFFFT1o/

03/08/2025

USA Tax Specialists made the following pledge today:

Who likes taxes?!

We know, it’s not the best subject for conversation this time of year, but how about we change the discussion to:

Taxes for Charity!

Not only have we donated a free tax return with every winning bid for Carus Cares Silent Auction on Facebook, we have this item up for bid - 2 years free tax reruns (Individual or Business) - but…

March 9-16, 2025, all fees from new-client tax returns will be donated to Carus Cares,

AND

Contact us and let us know you made a donation of $50 or more to Carus Cares and we will prepare your taxes for free - March 9-16, 2025.

Taxes can be handled remotely and for all 50 states.

Please help us raise money for this wonderful organization, which has already helped nearly 75 families since inception.

Contact us now (479) 222-0404, or head on over to the Carus Cares page to bid on items or make a donation.

Together, we CAN make a difference!