Dinner on the Grounds is the signature annual fundraising event for Our House, bringing together community members, partners, and supporters for an evening of connection, celebration, and purpose. Held in a shared outdoor setting, the event reflects the spirit of hospitality and community at the heart of our mission—neighbors gathering around the table to support neighbors. Guests enjoy an upscale evening featuring a hearty Southern supper, live music from Lagniappe, local desserts, cocktails and mocktails, a silent auction, and a vibrant community atmosphere, all while coming together to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
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Thank You To Our 2026 Sponsors!
Presented By
Katie & Miles Stephens
Cynthia & Thomas Frazier
in memory of
Ellis & Gus Walton
Diamond Sponsors
Anonymous
Cindy & T.J. Boyle
Jessica & Patrick Schueck
Platinum Sponsors
Anonymous
Mary Olive & John Stephens
Gold Sponsors
Tabietha & Bill Dillard
Anne & Merritt Dyke
Eleanor & Charlie Nolan
Amy & Ray Peeples
Stephanie & Todd Stewart
Diane & Randy Zook
Silver Sponsors
Anonymous
Meredith & Tommy Moll
Jana & Chris Villemez
Bronze Sponsors
Bass Charitable Foundation
Rabbi Barry Block
James Britt
Congregation B’Nai Israel
Meghan & Andrew Collins
Ces & Drew Kelso
Mary & Dwight Segraves
Valerie & Jonathon Shively
Virginia Simpson
Susan Sims Smith & G. Richard Smith
Lana & Matt Summitt
Patron Sponsors
Anonymous
Anonymous
Twylla & Drew Alexander
Elizabeth Andreoli & Joseph Goellner
Debi Barnes & David Hadidi
Barbara Miles & Hank Bates
Joanie & John Bernardo
Julie & Greg Blair
Robbie & Jay Bradford
Chad Brown
Lesley Byram
Susan & Robin Borné
Nancy & Bob Childress
Jamie & Will Collins
Kim & Chad Crank
Laura & Andrew Crone
Garry Mertins & J. Dyke
Kelly & Brad Eichler
Episcopal Church in Arkansas
Leslie & Nik Fisken
Kylie & Brendan Frett
Conley & Alex Golden
Linda & Stephen Grimm
Louise & Roy Gutierrez
Shanti & Bill Halter
Tifany & Harry Hamlin
Helen & Fred Harrison
Katie & Grayson Hinojosa
Dr. Natalia and Rob Hodge
Abby H. & Jason Holsclaw
Mary & Chad Holsclaw
Julie & Chris Keller
Janet & Scott Korenblat
Tiffany Lindsey, Realtor
Anne & Michael Mancino
Susie & Taylor Marshall
Kelli & Mason Miller
Peggy & David Mitchell, Sr.
Sarah & Mason McBroom
Amanda & John Moore
Madeline & Matt Moore
Susie & Eric Munson
Linda & Gene Pfeifer
Kathy & Mike Rainwater
Olivia & Joe Ramsey
Cecile & Tom Rose
Wendy & E.H. Saer
Vicki & Mark Saviers
Judy & John Selig
Cassie & Ryan Solomon
Gale & Scott Spencer
Annabelle & Henry Tuck
Ashley & Chris Wadsworth
Lucy & Quinten Whiteside
Karson & Philip Wilson
The You To Our 2026 Event Chairs!
We are thrilled to announce that Frances and David Mitchell will serve as Chairs for this year’s Dinner on the Grounds.
For more than a decade, Frances and David have been devoted supporters of Our House, generously giving their time and leadership to provide meals in the Shelter, serve on event committees, and champion signature events like Home for the Holidays and Dinner on the Grounds. Their commitment to service is a true family affair — their daughters, Susan Grace (12) and Elizabeth (9), regularly join them in serving meals to housing residents in the Our House kitchen.
Both Little Rock natives, Frances and David’s heart for service and deep commitment to strengthening our community giving back to a handful of nonprofits from Our House, Arkansas Children’s, ACCESS, and more. David S. Mitchell Jr. is the Managing Member of Rose Law Firm, where he leads one of Arkansas’s oldest and most respected law firms and Frances is a substitute teacher at St. Mark’s Day School.
We are thrilled to announce that Liza and Ray Nolan will serve as Chairs for this year’s Dinner on the Grounds.
With a deep commitment to strengthening the communities they call home, Liza and Ray have been ardent champions of Our House. Ray has volunteered at the Our House Career Center, and together they have generously supported both Dinner on the Grounds and Home for the Holidays. Their belief is grounded in the Our House mission,
that with hard work, opportunity, and support, families can achieve lasting stability and independence.
Liza and Ray moved from El Dorado to Little Rock in 2014. The couple has deep ties to the state, and they bring both passion and perspective to their community involvement. Ray is the Founder and Principal of NorthDoor Development and has served on the boards of the SHARE Foundation and the Boys & Girls Club. Liza and Ray are the proud parents of three daughters, Grace, Ela, and Phoebe, who inspire them to give back, lead with purpose, and help build a stronger future for families across Arkansas.
