Empowering homeless and near-homeless families and individuals in central Arkansas

OUR MISSION

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DINNER ON THE GROUNDS

Save the date for our 20th annual Dinner on the Grounds event on Friday, May 2nd! We are delighted to welcome Rob & Sarah Gunther and Rick & Heather Gunther as this year’s co-chairs to celebrate two decades of unwavering community support for Our House. 

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SUPER TAX DAY

Join Arkansas Asset Builders on Saturday, February 8th from 9am – 2pm for FREE Tax Prep at Our House! Additional providers will be on site with information about legal assistance, SNAP & WIC benefits, energy assistance, and more. Available to households with an annual income below $67,000. 
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BE A 2025 MEAL PROVIDER!

We host three meals a day for our Shelter residents and our generous community groups are integral to making that happen! Groups can serve a catered meal, drop off prepared food, or use our kitchen to cook and serve! Make a monthly commitment or just come to try it out!

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OUR SERVICES

HOUSING

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CAREER CENTER

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EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT

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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

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FAMILY STABILITY

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how you can help

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Builiding new beginnings

The final phase of our campus expansion

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OUR HOUSE IN THE NEWS

From program expansions to school supply drives to staff highlights, Our House is always in the news. Take a look at what we’ve been up to!

LEARN OUR HISTORY

We’ve been around for over 30 years, and while our mission remains the same, a lot has changed. Take a dive into the past!

TAKE AN IN DEPTH LOOK

Learn more about the inner workings of Our House by taking a look at our Strategic Plan, Impact Summary, Form 990 and more.

ATTEND AN OPEN HOUSE

Join us the first Thursday of each month to eat lunch and take a tour of campus, led by Executive Director, Ben Goodwin.

OUR IMPACT

3,325

clients served in 2024

94%

of Shelter residents moved up the housing ladder

82%

of families maintained stable housing

54%

average increase in income for families exiting the Stability Program

338

adults found full-time employment

"Our House got me the resources to get back on my feet. My kids loved being in the Shelter and Little Learners; that was the first time they really got to interact with other kids. Now, if I see another woman in a similar situation to me, I recommend them to go to Our House."
laquita
cafsi client & former resident
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