Compassion Works for All

05/05/2023

Tomorrow (5/6) in the Commons at Pettaway Square! Join us at 10am for Community Meditation and stay for yoga, the Lorax Market, Paper Hearts bookstore, and more!

It's Lorax Market time y'all and if you haven't tried a class at The Commons, they're offering free/donation based classes ALL day w/ proceeds going to support Compassion Works for All

05/02/2023

BIG NEWS!!

Compassion Works for All has teamed up with The Rep for the production of Clyde’s, a story about three people released from prison who find themselves working together at a sandwich shop.

Join us at The Arkansas Repertory Theatre (aka The Rep) on Friday, June 16th at 6:00 pm for drinks and hors d'oeuvres followed by the performance of Clyde’s.

Tickets are only $40 and all purchases support the work of CWFA.

Seats are limited, so click the link to purchase yours today.

See you at The Rep!

http://ow.ly/ypPe50O6Vxx

Join us for the production of Clyde’s and help support meditation programs in Arkansas state jails and prisons

04/28/2023

We had an incredible evening at our NLR House Party. A huge thanks to everyone who donated and attended.

If you’d still like to donate, visit compassionworksforall.org/mind and select “NLR House Party” as your cause. Be sure to increase your impact by opting to make your donation a monthly gift.

04/18/2023

Calling all our friends and supporters in the North Little Rock area -

Come out next Thursday, April 27th, from 5:30-7:30 for a NLR House Party at the home of CWFA board member, Casell Randle. Spend an evening with compassionate people enjoying food and drinks, and learn a bit about what CWFA's doing in jails, prisons, and recovery centers.

Check out our FB event page for more details. See you next Thursday!

04/14/2023

We can't wait to see you this Saturday (4/15) at The Commons at Pettaway Square for our very first community meditation! We'll come together the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10am for a time of focused stillness and quiet. A $5 donation is suggested, and all proceeds benefit CWFA.

03/29/2023

Zina has been hard at work and having tons of fun! Here is her pictured with some of our friends at the local jail during one of her art classes. We are so glad to have her on our team and know she's making a difference. If you would like to contribute to art supplies, head to our website at compassionworksforall.org/mind

03/23/2023

Don't forget to plan to come to the Benton-Area House Party next week! This is the perfect opportunity for learning more about CWFA and sharing stories with others. House Parties are always so rewarding because we get to hear from you! See you soon!

03/20/2023

Happy Monday, everyone! Journaling is one way to practice mindfulness and can be very helpful for those who may find it challenging to be still for moments at a time. Take some time today to journal a couple of sentences!

03/17/2023

Mark your calendars for our next house party! In just a couple of weeks we will be meeting together in Benton. Come out to learn more about CWFA, what we do, and meet our team! Can't wait to see you there!

03/15/2023

‼️ All of our merchandise is currently on sale and priced to go! ‼️Check out out website under "what we do"-->"merchandise" to snag your favorite Compassion Works for All t-shirts, hoodies, and artwork. We've never had a sale like this, you don't want to miss it!

03/06/2023

Happy Monday, everyone. We hope you take just a few moments today to breathe in the warmer air of Spring, which is well on its way. Take a moment to reflect on what Spring means to you.

03/01/2023

If you haven't yet, consider funding a roll of stamps to aid in correspondence efforts this month! Each month we have letters that need to be delivered from correspondence volunteers to our brothers and sisters in prison. This is one of the most important pieces of our work, providing consistent communication to those residing in a place that has the opportunity to be a pretty lonely place. Go to compassionworksforall.org/mind to donate, or visit our volunteer page to become someone who writes some of these letters!

02/27/2023

Did you know Mindfulness can aid in difficulties with anxiety, depression, low self-confidence, addiction, anger, and countless other struggles? Take some time today and reflect upon something you struggle with. Then sit with it and remember that you are a worthy human being with the ability to cultivate peace in your life.
One tip we've received has been to search for mindfulness practices online specific to the struggle you have in mind!
Know you are enough and go in peace today.

02/22/2023

Time for a partner nonprofit spotlight! decARcerate is an organization that provides education, works toward policy change, campaign work, and resource provision to those impacted by the criminal punishment system. To learn more about this nonprofit, its mission, and how you can help, visit its website at https://www.decarceratear.org

02/21/2023

Happy Monday, everyone! This Mindfulness Monday, take some time to recognize the sanctuary within yourself. Explore the Peace and Grace available to you at all times and in all seasons.

02/18/2023

Imagine believing you’re going free in a matter of weeks only to discover you’ll spend another decade behind bars.

That’s what’s happening to over 300 people confined in Arkansas state prisons. A change in the law in 2015 was misapplied by the DOC, and now these 300 men and women who thought they were being released on parole have learned they have to serve out their entire sentence.

The average time they now have to spend is 9 1/2 MORE years in ADC.

Keeping people in prison longer does nothing to improve their wellbeing or help them successfully rejoin their communities. It exponentially increases the trauma inflicted on them and their loved ones.

Compassion continues to be the wise and logical path forward. To that end, CWFA continues to focus our efforts on people incarcerated in AR and throughout the country, especially on those who lack access to productive resources.

It’s our hope that AR state leaders will realize their current policies only increase suffering in our state, and that they’ll open their hearts and minds to more compassionate approaches to our carceral system.

https://www.kark.com/news/state-news/hundreds-of-arkansas-inmates-see-their-chance-at-freedom-taken-away-in-an-instant/amp/

Nearly 300 Arkansas inmates who thought they had an early shot at freedom, no longer do.

02/15/2023

CWFA is constantly sending and receiving mail, specifically letters of correspondence for people who are incarcerated. We believe sending letters from the outside world to those who are incarcerated is some of our most crucial work. But, rising postage prices challenge our ability to maintain regular communication with people who request resources or just need a friendly voice speaking into their lives. By contributing to the cost of stamps, you are engaging in a service of companionship that people who are incarcerated are thirsty for.

Donate today by visiting compassionworksforall.org/mind and selecting "STAMP Out Hate".

02/14/2023

Happy Valentine's Day!
"Through spreading love and compassion to ourselves and others, we all heal, become empowered, and become united by a higher force (love). Spreading unconditional love and compassion on Valentine’s Day means practicing self-love, love for others, and love for life. Although love is celebrated specifically on Valentine’s Day (2/14), celebrating love is lifelong, and can be celebrated and shared year-round."
To read more of this important message, visit our blog at https://www.compassionworksforall.org/compassion-works-blog/spread-love-this-valentines-day