What Is Synergy?
Energy is a measure of the ability of a body or system to do work or produce a change, and is inherent power exerted. Synergy is the interaction or collaboration of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their individual or separate effects.
More plainly, God gives each of us certain abilities according to our individual measure, which allow energy for us to give our best. Synergy is the combined energy of multiple individuals, which produce much greater works together than our best efforts alone in isolation. Our best efforts individually are incomparable to our best efforts collectively. Working together, we achieve results not independently possible.
This “duplication of efforts” and “exponential power of teamwork” can be both powerful and a good deal, if and only if, the system itself is good or well-intended. Adversely, it can be powerful, but a bad deal if the system is not good. Synergy Saturday is good for the education, health and wealth of any community.
More plainly, God gives each of us certain abilities according to our individual measure, which allow energy for us to give our best. Synergy is the combined energy of multiple individuals, which produce much greater works together than our best efforts alone in isolation. Our best efforts individually are incomparable to our best efforts collectively. Working together, we achieve results not independently possible.
This “duplication of efforts” and “exponential power of teamwork” can be both powerful and a good deal, if and only if, the system itself is good or well-intended. Adversely, it can be powerful, but a bad deal if the system is not good. Synergy Saturday is good for the education, health and wealth of any community.
Example of Synergy
- A single draft horse can pull a load up to 8,000 lbs.
- Two draft horses pulling together for the first time can pull 3 times the weight, 24,000 lbs., of what one can pull by itself.
- The same two draft horses pulling together after being trained to work together, can now collectively pull 4 times their individual best at an awesome 32,000 lbs.
- Conclusion: Just as important as teamwork, a coordinated and focused collaboration is essential for maximum efficacy. Got it? Let's move on.
Vision: A Healthier Future Through Synergy
Empowering Communities Through Collaborative Health Initiatives
At Synergy Saturday, we envision a world where health equity is not just an ideal but a reality—achieved through the collective efforts of individuals, healthcare professionals, and institutions working in harmony. Our mission is to bridge gaps in healthcare access by fostering synergistic collaborations that save lives and enhance the well-being of underserved populations.
Since the inception of our Experiential Learning and Interprofessional Education (IPE) program in 2017, we've been at the forefront of transforming healthcare education and delivery. This initiative provides volunteering students from esteemed institutions like the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Arkansas State University (ASU), and John Brown University (JBU) with the requisite community service and public health hours essential for their graduation. By immersing these future healthcare professionals in real-world community health settings, we not only enrich their educational experience but also instill a profound sense of social responsibility and commitment to health equity.
Our weekly pop-up wellness events serve as dynamic platforms where these students, alongside seasoned healthcare providers, deliver free health screenings and patient navigation services. This model not only addresses immediate health concerns but also educates participants on preventive care, empowering them to take charge of their health. By integrating education with service, we cultivate a new generation of healthcare professionals who are as compassionate as they are competent.
Through these collaborative efforts, Synergy Saturday has become a catalyst for change, demonstrating that when communities unite with a shared purpose, the impact is exponential. Together, we are building a sustainable framework for a healthier, more equitable future.
🧡💚 Giving & Support
At Synergy Saturday, we envision a world where health equity is not just an ideal but a reality—achieved through the collective efforts of individuals, healthcare professionals, and institutions working in harmony. Our mission is to bridge gaps in healthcare access by fostering synergistic collaborations that save lives and enhance the well-being of underserved populations.
Since the inception of our Experiential Learning and Interprofessional Education (IPE) program in 2017, we've been at the forefront of transforming healthcare education and delivery. This initiative provides volunteering students from esteemed institutions like the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Arkansas State University (ASU), and John Brown University (JBU) with the requisite community service and public health hours essential for their graduation. By immersing these future healthcare professionals in real-world community health settings, we not only enrich their educational experience but also instill a profound sense of social responsibility and commitment to health equity.
Our weekly pop-up wellness events serve as dynamic platforms where these students, alongside seasoned healthcare providers, deliver free health screenings and patient navigation services. This model not only addresses immediate health concerns but also educates participants on preventive care, empowering them to take charge of their health. By integrating education with service, we cultivate a new generation of healthcare professionals who are as compassionate as they are competent.
Through these collaborative efforts, Synergy Saturday has become a catalyst for change, demonstrating that when communities unite with a shared purpose, the impact is exponential. Together, we are building a sustainable framework for a healthier, more equitable future.
🧡💚 Giving & Support
- Donate to Our Mission – Support free health services for underserved communities.
- Sponsor a Program – Partner with us to fund ongoing outreach and education.
- Purchase Educational Materials – Access white papers and toolkits supporting community health.
Mission: Shifting Paradigms in Preventive Health
Shifting the Culture Toward Preventive Health
At Synergy Saturday, our mission is clear: to shift the paradigm of preventive care and inspire a lasting culture of healthy attitudes and behaviors within the communities we serve.
We believe true wellness begins not in the treatment room—but in the choices we make every day. That’s why we bring healthcare to the people through strategic partnerships and grassroots community engagement. Through our free health screenings, one-on-one consultations, personalized patient navigation, and practical self-help tools, we empower individuals with the knowledge and support they need to take control of their health.
In collaboration with hospitals, healthcare professionals, universities, and civic leaders, Synergy Saturday addresses the root causes of chronic illness: unhealthy habits, nutritional gaps, sedentary lifestyles, and mental health neglect. Our events don’t just check vital signs—they change lives.
Participants benefit from:
We also promote awareness of clinical research, medical innovations, and evidence-based interventions, ensuring every person we reach is informed, included, and inspired to make lasting changes.
At Synergy Saturday, we don’t just offer care—we build community-powered solutions that reimagine what health equity looks like for Arkansas and beyond.
At Synergy Saturday, our mission is clear: to shift the paradigm of preventive care and inspire a lasting culture of healthy attitudes and behaviors within the communities we serve.
We believe true wellness begins not in the treatment room—but in the choices we make every day. That’s why we bring healthcare to the people through strategic partnerships and grassroots community engagement. Through our free health screenings, one-on-one consultations, personalized patient navigation, and practical self-help tools, we empower individuals with the knowledge and support they need to take control of their health.
In collaboration with hospitals, healthcare professionals, universities, and civic leaders, Synergy Saturday addresses the root causes of chronic illness: unhealthy habits, nutritional gaps, sedentary lifestyles, and mental health neglect. Our events don’t just check vital signs—they change lives.
Participants benefit from:
- Healthier eating habits 🍎
- Increased physical activity 🏃
- Enhanced mental clarity and resilience 🧠
- Reduced healthcare costs 💰
- A higher quality of life 🌱
We also promote awareness of clinical research, medical innovations, and evidence-based interventions, ensuring every person we reach is informed, included, and inspired to make lasting changes.
At Synergy Saturday, we don’t just offer care—we build community-powered solutions that reimagine what health equity looks like for Arkansas and beyond.
Who We Serve
- Underserved Communities & Individuals in Need
- Low-income families
- Uninsured or underinsured individuals
- People facing barriers to healthcare access (transportation, language, cost)
- Those at risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension
- Healthcare Professionals & Providers
- Physicians, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, and medical students
- Community health workers and patient navigators
- Public health organizations
- Telehealth providers and Insurers
- Community Organizations & Advocates
- Nonprofits promoting health equity and community wellness
- Faith-based groups supporting community health initiatives
- Local businesses engaged in corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts
- Government & Policy Stakeholders
- Public health departments and health districts
- Local, state, and federal health agencies
- Foundations, grant providers, and policy advocates investing in health access
Summary:
By engaging these groups, Synergy Saturday bridges care gaps, empowers communities, and improves health outcomes for populations that need it most.
Strategic Goals for Impact
500 Screenings, Countless Lives Changed
At Synergy Saturday, our goals are both bold and beautifully simple: to empower communities through preventive healthcare that is accessible, educational, and life-saving.
🎯 Key Program Goals:
Wellness programs typically cost $100–$400 per person annually. At just $100 per screening, our services deliver powerful value at no cost to participants. That means every $100 donated funds one life-saving screening, making our campaign goal of $50,000 both attainable and transformative.
💡 Why This Matters:
🏥 Expanded Impact with Additional Support:
Thanks to your generosity, funds raised above our $50,000 goal allow us to expand services such as:
We conduct these screenings with licensed medical professionals and trained undergraduate healthcare students from our Experiential Learning (Interprofessional Education - IPE) program. This not only ensures clinical integrity but also helps cultivate the next generation of empathetic, community-minded care providers.
When you support Synergy Saturday, you're not just contributing to a health screening—you’re investing in hope, dignity, and a better future for all.
Synergy Saturday has achieved 21,855 documented screenings from March 7, 2015 - December 31, 2024, as follows:
At Synergy Saturday, our goals are both bold and beautifully simple: to empower communities through preventive healthcare that is accessible, educational, and life-saving.
🎯 Key Program Goals:
- Screen up to 500 participants per community, averaging 10 participants per Saturday—an achievable, impactful benchmark.
- Enhance the role of healthcare professionals and hospital systems in delivering equitable, population-based care.
- Promote healthy eating, daily physical activity, and sustainable lifestyle changes that reduce preventable illness and healthcare costs.
- Improve mental health awareness and resilience through community-driven outreach and support.
- Dispel fear-based health messaging by replacing it with empowerment, education, and compassionate care.
Wellness programs typically cost $100–$400 per person annually. At just $100 per screening, our services deliver powerful value at no cost to participants. That means every $100 donated funds one life-saving screening, making our campaign goal of $50,000 both attainable and transformative.
💡 Why This Matters:
- One blood pressure screening can detect silent hypertension and prevent heart attacks or strokes.
- One glucose test can catch early signs of diabetes—before complications set in.
- One conversation can change the course of someone’s mental and physical well-being.
🏥 Expanded Impact with Additional Support:
Thanks to your generosity, funds raised above our $50,000 goal allow us to expand services such as:
- Auditory and eye screenings (including glaucoma)
- Clinical breast and skin cancer exams
- Sleep health and kidney function tests
- HIV and Hepatitis C screenings
- Heart attack risk assessments and more
We conduct these screenings with licensed medical professionals and trained undergraduate healthcare students from our Experiential Learning (Interprofessional Education - IPE) program. This not only ensures clinical integrity but also helps cultivate the next generation of empathetic, community-minded care providers.
When you support Synergy Saturday, you're not just contributing to a health screening—you’re investing in hope, dignity, and a better future for all.
Synergy Saturday has achieved 21,855 documented screenings from March 7, 2015 - December 31, 2024, as follows:
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Screening Year and Totals
2015 - 200 total screenings
2016 - 246 total screenings 2017 - 583 total screenings 2018 - 989 total screenings 2019 - 2,717 total screenings 2020 - 1,101 total screenings (Pandemic Year) 2021 - 1,916 total screenings (Rebound Year) 2022 - 4,721 total screenings (Inflation Year) 2023 - 4,824 total screenings 2024 - 4.558 total screenings (Last Year) |
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"Blood pressure is one of the most important screenings because high blood pressure usually has no symptoms so it can't be detected without being measured. High blood pressure greatly increases your risk of heart disease and stroke."
--- SOURCE: AMERICAN HEALTH ASSOCIATION, INC.
Operational Objectives
To Provide 95% FREE Health Screenings with a 50% Hospital Participation Rate for Up to 500 Participants Per Community Within One (1) Calendar Year
Free Screenings, Real Solutions, Healthier Communities
At Synergy Saturday, our core objective is clear: to provide 95% free health screenings—with 50% hospital participation—for up to 500 participants per community within one calendar year. This bold vision reflects our belief that access to preventive care should never depend on your income, insurance status, or identification.
💚 What Sets Us Apart:
Our screenings are completely free—with no insurance cards, ID, or documentation required. No cost sharing. No surprise bills. Just real, meaningful care that meets people where they are—physically, emotionally, and financially.
Through our trusted team of collaborative partners, staff, and volunteers, we use active listening and thoughtful questioning to help participants uncover their health needs and begin the journey to wellness. After each screening, we offer personalized guidance and encouragement toward:
👥 Our Collaborative Network Includes:
📅 Year-Round Commitment
Our mobile screening model allows us to reach participants every Saturday, rain or shine. By staying consistent, local, and patient-centered, Synergy Saturday helps communities build trust in healthcare again—one meaningful interaction at a time.
When our objective is met, not only do we screen 500 people annually per community, we also create a ripple effect--elevating awareness, increasing preventive behaviors, and reducing costly emergency care visits.
Together with our partners, we are building a new standard for community wellness—grounded in trust, equity, and compassion.
At Synergy Saturday, our core objective is clear: to provide 95% free health screenings—with 50% hospital participation—for up to 500 participants per community within one calendar year. This bold vision reflects our belief that access to preventive care should never depend on your income, insurance status, or identification.
💚 What Sets Us Apart:
Our screenings are completely free—with no insurance cards, ID, or documentation required. No cost sharing. No surprise bills. Just real, meaningful care that meets people where they are—physically, emotionally, and financially.
Through our trusted team of collaborative partners, staff, and volunteers, we use active listening and thoughtful questioning to help participants uncover their health needs and begin the journey to wellness. After each screening, we offer personalized guidance and encouragement toward:
- ✅ Healthier daily habits
- ✅ Smarter nutritional choices
- ✅ More movement and mental clarity
- ✅ And most importantly--ownership of one’s well-being
👥 Our Collaborative Network Includes:
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy
- Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)
- UAMS APhA–ASP and SNMA chapters
- 12th Street Health and Wellness Clinic
- Ventanilla De Salud – Little Rock (Mexican Consulate)
- John Brown University – LR Master’s Counseling Interns
- Little Rock Regional Chamber
- Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce
- National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
📅 Year-Round Commitment
Our mobile screening model allows us to reach participants every Saturday, rain or shine. By staying consistent, local, and patient-centered, Synergy Saturday helps communities build trust in healthcare again—one meaningful interaction at a time.
When our objective is met, not only do we screen 500 people annually per community, we also create a ripple effect--elevating awareness, increasing preventive behaviors, and reducing costly emergency care visits.
Together with our partners, we are building a new standard for community wellness—grounded in trust, equity, and compassion.
Our Free Health Services
Experiential Learning |
Free Health Screening |
Patient
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1. Experiential Learning
What It Is:
Our Experiential Learning Opportunities occur during community health events where patients receive free health screenings and healthcare students gain real-world experience. These events serve as a two-way learning environment where patients benefit from direct care and education while student professionals practice key healthcare competencies.
🎓 Experiential Learning Services
Benefits:
Who It Helps:
Our Experiential Learning Opportunities occur during community health events where patients receive free health screenings and healthcare students gain real-world experience. These events serve as a two-way learning environment where patients benefit from direct care and education while student professionals practice key healthcare competencies.
🎓 Experiential Learning Services
- Student Training Program – Real-world clinical experience in a public health setting.
- Population Health Education – Hands-on training in outreach, bedside behavior, and communication.
- Mentorship for Healthcare Students – Interdisciplinary learning with real patient interaction.
Benefits:
- For Patients:
- Receive compassionate, one-on-one attention during screenings
- Learn about managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension
- Gain access to follow-up resources and personalized guidance
- For Student Healthcare Professionals:
- Develop population health awareness and bedside manner
- Practice cultural sensitivity and effective patient communication
- Strengthen leadership, teamwork, and community engagement skills in a real-world setting
Who It Helps:
- Community members receiving free health services
- Nursing, medical, and allied health students preparing for clinical roles
- Educational institutions seeking meaningful, community-based training experiences
2. Free Health Screening
What It Is:
We provide free weekly health screenings to help community members stay informed about their health. These screenings check blood pressure, blood sugar levels, weight, and other vital signs.
🩺 Free Health Screening Services
Benefits:
Who It Helps:
We provide free weekly health screenings to help community members stay informed about their health. These screenings check blood pressure, blood sugar levels, weight, and other vital signs.
🩺 Free Health Screening Services
- Free Blood Pressure Screenings – No-cost screenings available during weekend events.
- Blood Sugar Testing – Early detection and education for diabetes management.
- BMI, Pulse Oxygen, and Temperature Checks – Community-based health awareness and prevention.
- Health Risk Assessments – Quick, walk-in assessments for chronic conditions.
Benefits:
- Early detection of health issues like high blood pressure or diabetes
- Increased awareness of your current health status
- Opportunity to speak with health professionals at no cost
Who It Helps:
- Adults and seniors in underserved communities
- Individuals without regular access to healthcare
- People managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension
What is Synergy Saturday?
Synergy Saturday is a weekly pop-up wellness experience dedicated to transforming lives through experiential learning, free health screenings, and patient navigation services—all designed to break the cycles of poor health and poverty. Our mission is simple yet powerful: save lives, challenge fear-based health messaging, and lower healthcare costs by promoting preventive care through education, inspiration, and action.
By offering accessible, early detection screenings, we help participants catch potential health issues—such as high blood pressure or blood sugar—before they escalate. Whether it’s through early treatment, a natural supplement, or a simple lifestyle change, knowing your numbers gives you the power to protect your health and shape your future. At Synergy Saturday, we believe that good health is a foundation for longer lives, stronger communities, and lasting legacy wealth.
Our proactive, people-centered approach invests in natural, preventive health to enhance quality of life, reduce healthcare expenses, and boost community-wide productivity--this is the synergy of life.
We focus on six key areas of well-being:
Cardiovascular, Circulatory, Digestive, Immune, Mental, and Overall Health.
By offering accessible, early detection screenings, we help participants catch potential health issues—such as high blood pressure or blood sugar—before they escalate. Whether it’s through early treatment, a natural supplement, or a simple lifestyle change, knowing your numbers gives you the power to protect your health and shape your future. At Synergy Saturday, we believe that good health is a foundation for longer lives, stronger communities, and lasting legacy wealth.
Our proactive, people-centered approach invests in natural, preventive health to enhance quality of life, reduce healthcare expenses, and boost community-wide productivity--this is the synergy of life.
We focus on six key areas of well-being:
Cardiovascular, Circulatory, Digestive, Immune, Mental, and Overall Health.
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Positive Program Outcomes and Free Health Screening Benefits
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3. Patient Navigation
What It Is:
Our Patient Navigation Services help guide you through the healthcare system. We assist with understanding medical diagnoses, coordinating appointments, accessing community resources, and managing follow-up care.
🤝 Patient Navigation Services
Benefits:
Who It Helps:
Our Patient Navigation Services help guide you through the healthcare system. We assist with understanding medical diagnoses, coordinating appointments, accessing community resources, and managing follow-up care.
🤝 Patient Navigation Services
- Diabetes & Hypertension Support – One-on-one guidance for managing chronic conditions.
- Community Resource Referrals – Help accessing local healthcare, housing, and food.
- Health Insurance Navigation – Assistance understanding and enrolling in benefits.
- Care Plan Coaching – Empowering patients to follow treatment plans and improve outcomes.
Benefits:
- Reduced stress and confusion about what to do after a diagnosis
- Help with setting up doctor visits or finding specialists
- Connection to local programs for food, transportation, or medication support
Who It Helps:
- Patients newly diagnosed with chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure
- Individuals who feel overwhelmed by the medical system
- Caregivers needing support managing their loved ones’ health
Health Campaigns & Community Events
Advocates in Action Minority Health Event
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April is National Minority Health Month! As a result, Synergy Saturday is excited to host its weekly Advocates in Action Minority Health Event where participants can receive no-cost (FREE) health screenings, education of their screening results, and next-step action plans from collaborative health organizations and professionals each Saturday in April.
“Our founding principle is simple: people do better as they feel better. Our pop-up health screening events serve as a functional solution by offering increased event frequency and incorporating targeted outreach.” says Larry D. Freeman, Founder and Executive Director at Synergy Saturday, an Arkansas-based 501(c)(3) exempt organization. Advocates in Action brings health organizations, health professionals and health care systems collaboratively together to provide real-time action plans and personalized preventative care for each participant in efforts to prohibit health disparities, promote good health practices, and prevent disease among minority communities. Our Advocates in Action events hope to create much-needed education, engagement, and excitement among minorities to alleviate negative perceptions derived from health scare tactics, White-Coat syndrome, and Healthcare Industry distrust in order to combat healthcare disparities and poor health. #AdvocatesInAction #PioneersOfPopup Download our free app, VolunTier Trek, to participate! |
AR Drug Take Back Day
AR Take Back Day is October 25, 2025 at Synergy Saturday.
Organize your neighborhood and place of worship to gather medications for drop-off.
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Drop off expired, over-prescribed, and unused medications; get a FREE Health Screening; or do both.
Please spread the word and let anyone and everyone know. Together, let's stop future preventable overdoses and save our environment from medication disposal through the drain or toilet flushing, which are both harmful! Arkansas is 2nd nationally for over-prescribing opioids at 114.6 prescriptions per 100 people (the national average is 66.5 prescriptions per 100 people). Help our ongoing fight against the current Opioid Overdose Epidemic (198 people die a day from opioid-related drug overdoses)! Thanks for your support. If you missed our most recent AR Drug Take Back Day and still have prescription medications to dispose of, there are more than 200 permanent drop-box locations throughout the state … most available 24 hours a day. To find a place, do the following:
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Coffee and Conversation
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Our weekly Coffee and Conversation campaign offers heart-warming beverage choices that break the ice without breaking the bank. They are FREE to our screening patients, unsheltered, and veteran populations in exchange for their delightful discourse, which we believe is therapeutic and can help soothe their souls. Hot-served cider, cocoa, or coffee brews a reciprocal conversation leading to health-related topics and sound solutions.
Unlike over dinner or a meal, a coffee conversation and flavored creamer (like Caramel Macchiato, French Vanilla, or Hazelnut) stimulates a relaxed chat without pressure and is perfect for our pop-up meet-up. Coffee conversations are suitable for a first meeting and offer a friendly reminder that the unhoused and veteran populations are part of the community, heard, and, most importantly, seen. Let's reiterate the importance of social work, behavioral health, and preventative care in our healthcare approach. Social work is the key to addressing social disadvantages and personal challenges. At the same time, behavioral health is the compass that guides us through the emotions and behaviors that shape overall well-being. At the core, preventative care is about building and nurturing long-term relationships with our patients. This approach is our secret to understanding their needs and lifestyles and, ultimately, providing more effective care. Our Coffee & Conversation sessions are not just about a warm beverage or chat. They provide crucial opportunities to remove barriers and promote human well-being and development. They are an additional patient touch point, a value-added service integral to our preventative care model, and your role in this is invaluable. Check out our Walmart Spark Good Registry: https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/6d324cb5-7e6c-49f7-b5b1-f75617095b20 #CoffeeAndConversation #SparkGood #RoundUp #BetterTogether #WalmartGiving #Walmart #SynergySaturday #FreeHealthScreenings Download our free app, VolunTier Trek, to volunteer! |
Threads of Hope: A Volunteer Sort-a-Thon!
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🌟 Join Us for “Threads of Hope: A Volunteer Sort-a-Thon!” 👕📦
Be a part of something meaningful—a fun and fulfilling day of teamwork, laughter, and impact! At Threads of Hope, we’re rolling up our sleeves to unpack, sort, and organize pallets of donated clothing—all in preparation for our next FREE FEST giveaway event. With your help, these essential items will reach those who need them most! 💪 What to Expect: ✅ Unbox & sort donated clothes ✅ Remove tags & organize inventory ✅ Connect with fellow changemakers ✅ Make a direct impact in our community Bring your energy and heart—let’s spread hope, warmth, and kindness, one piece of clothing at a time! 📍 Date & Location: Announced on VolunTier Trek app 🔗 Sign Up Here: https://my.voluntiertrek.app/ #ThreadsOfHope #VolunteerWithUs #GiveBack #CommunityCare |
FREE FEST
Providing Essentials. Preserving Dignity.
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🌟 Join Us at FREE FEST! 🌟
🎉 A day of giving, community, and care! Come to FREE FEST, where you can receive free food, clothing, and health screenings—no strings attached! 📅 Dates: TBA on Facebook & VolunTier Trek app 📍 Location: 400 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, AR 72201 ⏰ Time: TBA ✨ What’s in store? ✅ Free meals* 🍎 ✅ Free clothes for all ages 👕 ✅ Free health check-ups & screenings 🏥 FREE FEST is more than an event—a movement of generosity and togetherness. Please bring your family and friends, and let’s celebrate a community that cares! 💙 Providing Essentials. Preserving Dignity. #FreeFest #CommunityCare #GivingBack #EveryoneWelcome * Synergy Saturday will serve nutritious meals for unhoused individuals from 8 to 9 AM and, depending on vendor participation, for the public from 10 AM to 2 PM. Shopping Bag Donation 🛍️ Support Free Fest – Donate What Amount You Can! 🛍️ While the clothing is free, donations help sustain future giveaways. Your generosity helps us provide free clothing, food, and health screenings to those in need. Every contribution makes a difference! 🧡 Free Fest Shopping Bag Donations 💚: 🔹 $5 Shopping Bag – Helps cover event costs 🔹 $10 Shopping Bag – Supports restocking & future giveaways 🔹 $20+ Shopping Bag – Pay-It-Forward: Help another family receive essentials Thank you for spreading kindness! #FreeFest #GiveBack #CommunityCare #DonateForGood #BagItUp Check out our Walmart Spark Good Registry to purchase preselected items for giveaway: https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/6d324cb5-7e6c-49f7-b5b1-f75617095b20 Support our Free Fest by clicking the button below: |
Healthy Self
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Our Healthy Self campaign encourages individuals to get free health screenings to know their numbers, live healthy lifestyles, and reduce healthcare costs.
Our collective belief is that a free health screening enlightens and empowers the individual to take proactive steps towards a healthy self; thus, individuals heal themselves. This same person has healthy self-efficacy, healthy self-esteem, healthy self-image, and healthy self-worth for life. #healthyself Download our free app, VolunTier Trek, to participate! |
Long Johns for Low Temps
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Support our "Long Johns for Low Temps" drive for our unsheltered and veteran populations. Synergy Saturday needs essential items (thermal underwear for all genders, socks, etc.) and has created a wish list on Walmart.com. You can donate straight from your computer; the items come directly to us.
Check out our Walmart Spark Good Registry: https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/6d324cb5-7e6c-49f7-b5b1-f75617095b20 #LongJohnsForLowTemps #SparkGood #RoundUp #BetterTogether #WalmartGiving #Walmart #SynergySaturday #FreeHealthScreenings
Download our free app, VolunTier Trek, to participate! |
Medical Mile Moment Challenge
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Synergy Saturday introduces its Medical Mile Moment Challenge (#MedicalMileMoment). It's an easy, fun, and simple challenge for all ages. Photograph or record memorable moments as you bike, jog, run, scoot, skate, or walk the Medical Mile.
The Medical Mile Moment Challenge asks you to trek the Medical Mile for four weeks and capture moments to promote the importance of creating healthy habits to get and keep good health. Then, nominate others to do the same. Those designated persons have two days to do the same or forfeit by a charitable monetary donation to Synergy Saturday for its Free weekly services: Experiential Learning, Health Screening, and Patient Navigation. Download our free app, SynSat Challenge App, to participate! |
Preventative Screenings for Hypertension in Pregnancy
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#HypertensiveDisordersOfPregnancy #HDP #PregnancyRelatedMaternalMorbidity #HypertensiveDisorders #Eclampsia #PreEclamspia #AllysonFelix #TorieBowie #LarryFreeman #SynergySaturday #SynergySaturdaySolution #ExperientialLearning #FreeHealthScreening #PatientNavigation #KnowYourNumbers #KnowYourNumbersApp
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Want to help Mothers and their unborns live beyond pregnancy? I'm raising money to benefit Synergy Saturday, Inc.; any donation will help directly impact the lives of pregnant women and their unborn babies in our communities. Thanks in advance for contributing to this communal cause that screens Mothers for high blood pressure and other disorders weekly. It means so much to me, so they get our Know Your Numbers app for free!
Problem: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) remain one of the major causes of pregnancy-related maternal and fetal morbidity (having the diseases) and mortality (death from the diseases) worldwide. These hypertensive disorders are on the rise in the United States. Unfortunately, these disorders get diagnosed late at delivery or remain undiagnosed altogether. If the diseases are undiagnosed, then they're untreated. Gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia can often be prevented and best controlled by physicians, especially if caught early through the simple monitoring of blood pressure measurements at every prenatal visit. "The prevalence of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy was 20.9% among Black women, 16.4% among American Indian and Alaska Native women, 14.7% among White women, 12.5% among Hispanic women, and 9.3% among Asian or Pacific Islander women."1 Solution: Mothers need an accessible and convenient place to screen weekly for free for high blood pressure and other disorders. Synergy Saturday, once again, is the solution. It also refers Mothers with consecutive adverse readings to their PCP, OBGYN, or care team for proper and timely life-saving treatment. Are you looking for a reliable and effective solution for early detection and prevention of diseases? Look no further than Synergy Saturday! Our award-winning free health screening services are available every Saturday, and we are committed to providing frequent screenings for pregnant women to monitor their blood pressure and other vital statistics throughout their pregnancy. At Synergy Saturday, we understand the importance of catching diseases and illnesses in their earliest stages. That's why our screenings are designed to identify potential health issues before they become major problems. Our innovative Know Your Numbers app allows patients to enter their screening results and take control of their health by tracking their progress over time. Don't wait until it's too late to take care of your health. Visit Synergy Saturday for a free health screening and empower yourself with the knowledge you need to live a healthy life. |
Sixty-Second Skip Rope Challenge
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Synergy Saturday introduces its Sixty-Second Skip Rope Challenge (#SixtySecondSkipRope). It's an easy, fun, and simple challenge for all ages. Record your attempt to skip rope for sixty seconds without skipping a beat while jumping rope. You might surprise yourself with a perfect effort on your first try. But, of course, we would rather you skip a beat with your rope versus your heart skipping a beat due to non-activity and other preventable complications.
The Sixty-Second Skip Rope Challenge requires you to skip rope for a minimum of 60 seconds without skipping a beat to promote the importance of creating healthy habits to get and maintain good health. In addition, the challenge encourages nominated participants to video themselves jumping rope for one minute straight without stopping while on camera and then nominate others to do the same. Those designated persons have two days to do the same or forfeit by a charitable monetary donation to Synergy Saturday for its Free weekly services: Experiential Learning, Health Screening, and Patient Navigation. Download our free app, SynSat Challenge App, to participate! |
Synergy Saturday HELPS
Synergy Saturday HELPS
HEALTH EDUCATION • LEGISLATION • POPULATION SCREENING |
Simply put, there are times when health and/or healthcare challenges arise that need or require proper representation and eventual legislation. This is where our Synergy Saturday HELPS campaign is at its best to properly cascade challenges and issues that exist in population health to our government through its publicly-elected officials and representatives. We do not only highlight or make awareness of essential issues. Rather, we present real solutions, which we find to actually work ... for the betterment of functional health care in population health.
Bring us your ideas on health and healthcare innovations. Let us champion your cause and become the best advocate for your solution. It is proven that unified voices can and will be heard in an efficacious manner. American government is and shall be a government by the people for the people. Current initiatives: (1) Provider status for Pharmacists for insurance and claim filing capabilities; and (2) Health Insurance literacy in U.S. Public School Systems, such as Auto, Burial, Death, Dental, Health, Home, Life and Medicare/Medicaid, plus financial literacy of Insurance products like Health Savings Account (HSA) plans, etc. |
Sunday Online Silent Auction
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Thank you for participating in our Sunday Online Silent Auction (SOSA) and supporting Synergy Saturday, a Free and Charitable Clinic that provides free health screenings each Saturday to those in need. Your bidding not only helps you win amazing products but also helps us continue to provide essential healthcare services to the underprivileged, unsheltered, and veteran populations.
We understand that times are tough, and that's why we've made sure to offer a wide range of popular products at unbeatable prices. From high-end memorabilia to luxury getaways, we have something for everyone. Plus, with every purchase, you can feel good knowing that you're making a difference in the lives of those who need it most. So why wait? Start bidding now and help us create a healthier and happier community. Remember, every bid counts towards a better cause. |
Operation: Rescue Rural America
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In our focus on rural communities, Synergy Saturday has identified specific counties where access to primary care services are a challenge in our home state of Arkansas. In these rural areas known as Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), there exists an increase in inadequate supply of medical providers. These providers are key to effective and efficient delivery of health care services, and directly affects health outcomes and the value of care delivered.
Clinical and financial performance measures are evaluated on the following sets: (1) Quality of Care; (2) Health Outcomes and Disparities; and (3) Financial Viability/Costs. Synergy Saturday believes that timely and routine preventative care, which begins with our FREE Health Screening events, is a much-needed solution for rural areas as preventive care improves an individual's health status. Wellness care directly correlates to positive, long-term health outcomes (Quality of Care) and lowers Disparities, Inequities, and Financial Viability/Costs. Synergy Saturday has already procured a decommissioned ambulatory vehicle for non-emergency transport and mobile screening purposes to take its collaborative preventative care to rural communities. We have plans to obtain a fleet of Mobile Screening Units; hence, our campaign: Operation: Rescue Rural America. #RescueRuralAmerica Download our free app, VolunTier Trek, to participate! |
Recognitions & Achievements
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Larry Freeman, Nonprofit Executive Award
SBIA Health & Wellness Business Finalist
AR Story: Synergy Saturday Interview
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Larry Freeman, Health Care Hero Award
SBIA Community Impact of the Year Finalist
Saturday Daybreak Appearance | KATV 7
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Arkansas Money & Politics (AMP) Article: Synergy Saturday
Why Our Awareness Ribbon Matters
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Synergy Saturday Free Health Screenings (Preventive Healthcare) Ribbon
Our Synergy Saturday ribbon stands for Free Health Screenings and Preventive Health awareness. With the notable exception of ovarian cancer, Free Health Screenings serve as the preventative solution to all other diseases/illnesses. Our ribbon further supports our Healthy Self campaign and symbolizes our combined Health and Wealth ideology. Color Meanings and Significance Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is associated with joy and sunshine. Orange represents attraction, creativity, determination, encouragement, enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, success and stimulation. Orange increases oxygen supply to the brain, produces an invigorating effect, and stimulates mental activity. It is highly accepted among young people. As a citrus color, orange is associated with healthy food and stimulates appetite. Orange is the color of fall and harvest. In heraldry, orange is symbolic of endurance and strength. Orange has very high visibility and is associated with health. Green is the color of nature. It symbolizes fertility, freshness, growth and harmony. Green has great healing power. Green has strong emotional correspondence with safety. It is the most restful color for the human eye; it can improve vision. Green suggests endurance and stability. In heraldry, green indicates growth and hope. Green means safety, like a green light to go. Darker green is commonly associated with money or wealth. 
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Our Story & Leadership
Larry Freeman is the visionary founder and CEO of Synergy Saturday, a nonprofit organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas, dedicated to providing free health screenings and wellness education to underserved communities. Established in 2015, Synergy Saturday has become a beacon of hope, offering weekly pop-up wellness events that have delivered thousands of health screenings across the Greater Little Rock area.
Freeman's journey into community health advocacy was deeply personal. Following the untimely death of his father in their rural hometown, he sought organizations to support and volunteer with but found none that met the pressing health needs of the community. This gap inspired him to create Synergy Saturday, aiming to provide life-saving services where they were most needed.
Under Freeman's leadership, Synergy Saturday has not only expanded its reach but also its impact. The organization has been recognized with several accolades, including the 2019 Minority Support Organization of the Year, and Freeman himself was honored as the 2020 Nonprofit Executive of the Year and received the Healthcare Heroes Community Outreach of the Year award.
Freeman's commitment to community health extends beyond screenings. Synergy Saturday has partnered with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to host Arkansas Drug Take Back Day events, addressing the opioid crisis through prevention and education.
His philosophy is rooted in selflessness and dedication: "I put resources where they are genuinely needed and think of my needs lastly," Freeman says. "After all, I'm in business for others, not myself."
Through Synergy Saturday, Larry Freeman continues to transform personal tragedy into a mission of hope and health, embodying the organization's tagline: "Where Health and Hope Intersect."
Freeman's journey into community health advocacy was deeply personal. Following the untimely death of his father in their rural hometown, he sought organizations to support and volunteer with but found none that met the pressing health needs of the community. This gap inspired him to create Synergy Saturday, aiming to provide life-saving services where they were most needed.
Under Freeman's leadership, Synergy Saturday has not only expanded its reach but also its impact. The organization has been recognized with several accolades, including the 2019 Minority Support Organization of the Year, and Freeman himself was honored as the 2020 Nonprofit Executive of the Year and received the Healthcare Heroes Community Outreach of the Year award.
Freeman's commitment to community health extends beyond screenings. Synergy Saturday has partnered with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to host Arkansas Drug Take Back Day events, addressing the opioid crisis through prevention and education.
His philosophy is rooted in selflessness and dedication: "I put resources where they are genuinely needed and think of my needs lastly," Freeman says. "After all, I'm in business for others, not myself."
Through Synergy Saturday, Larry Freeman continues to transform personal tragedy into a mission of hope and health, embodying the organization's tagline: "Where Health and Hope Intersect."
"So many people spend their health gaining wealth, and then have to spend their wealth to regain their health." "Medical care is expensive, wellness care is free." "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." "The greatest wealth is your health." "Your health is your wealth." 
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On Site Hours for Free Health ScreeningsEvery Saturday: 8am - 2pm
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Telephone877-MHS-UNIT (877-647-8648)
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Let us know with a quick Google review!
Leave a Review – it only takes a minute and helps us reach more people in need.
Affiliate Disclosure:
As an Amazon Associate, Synergy Saturday may earn from qualifying purchases. Your support helps fund our free health screenings, wellness education, and community programs in underserved communities.
Privacy Policy:
Our Privacy Policy is easily accessible on our website, ensuring transparency about how your personal information is handled. We want to reassure you that your data will never be shared, sold, or rented to third parties for marketing purposes. For users engaging through social media, our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions are available through a pinned post, making it easy for you to review our privacy practices.
Copyright © 2015-2025 Synergy Saturday, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Synergy Saturday and Healthy Self are extensions of the Synergy Saturday family of brands.