Compassion in Action is a non-profit corporation founded in 2006.   Our mission is to provide clothing, food and other necessities to indigent children in our community.  

The idea for a non-profit organization was developed when LSCI was approached about a child in need of a surgical procedure to correct a physical deformity.  After phone calls to area agencies and other organizations met with little success, the idea for a non-profit organization to assist children victimized by nature and social circumstances was put into action.

Since 2007 we have helped with the following projects in the area...

Basic Needs   Underwear, clothing, coats, personal hygiene products and oral hygiene products for indigent children.

School Lunch Services   Paid lunch charges for over 1500 lunches in the Jonesboro Public School District and Buffalo Island Central School District.   This gave many families a new cafeteria balance of zero.   This donation allowed children to be served lunches that were otherwise suspended for non-payment.

Community Night Out   Fall Festival setting for families and children in the downtown Jonesboro area.  Food and drinks were provided from area merchants and LSCI employees cooked and served hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, cotton candy and managed carnival booths.  All free to the public.

Workbooks for Children  Workbooks were donated to assist children who are victims of sexual abuse for Healthy Boundaries Group.

Water  Bottled water donated to Oak Grove Middle School in Greene County for students during the summer and hot weather months.

Glass Slipper Program  Dresses, shoes and accessories provided at no cost to high school students wishing to attend their proms.  The girls may call the Marketing Department for The Glass Slipper Program office at 870-972-1268 and ask for Becki Gibson, to set up an appointment and pick from a large supply of gowns and shoes.  These dresses and accessories are theirs to keep.

For more information on Compassion in Action, please feel free to contact Becki Gibson at 870-972-1268 or toll free 866-972-1268.