EAST Initiative

Our Mission

To provide an environment that fosters relevant, individualized life-changing experiences through service and technology.

Application period now open for EAST grant funding.

Startup funding is available for more than 10 new EAST programs for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Become A Friend of EAST

Student, facilitator, alumni, or partner-anyone can become a Friend of EAST!

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EAST Insight Fall 2023

Take a look at what EAST Initiative is doing to improve education in Arkansas and beyond while our programs and students change their communities for the better!

Techsploration

TECHSPLORATION : HOW TO BUILD A WEBSITE PART 1

No templates here! Learn how to build your website with code!

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Everyone Can Be an EAST Student

EAST Student Contributor Sara Cline shares how she balances life as a cheerleader and as a leader in EAST, as well as explaining how EAST is for everyone.

Featured Project

Buddy's Furnishings Commercial

Three weeks ago, Jeff Vire, manager of Buddy’s Furnishings was looking for help with producing a commercial. He spoke to Hannah Hatchett of the Johnson County Chamber of Comme...