New Beginnings Alliance
A community of leadersÂ
whose annual generosity helps create new beginnings at Our House.
The New Beginnings Alliance recognizes the businesses, organizations, and individuals whose annual generosity fuels our mission. Members contribute $10,000 or more each fiscal year, providing the leadership support that empowers families and individuals to build stable homes, meaningful careers, and lasting independence.
Building new beginnings together.
Every day, families and individuals come to Our House seeking the opportunity for a fresh start. The New Beginnings Alliance represents more than a generous annual gift. It reflects a year-long partnership with Our House and a shared commitment to helping our clients move from crisis to stability.
Whether their generosity comes through Dinner on the Grounds sponsorship, charitable gifts made throughout the year, or other philanthropic support, Alliance members provide the foundation that allows Our House to respond to immediate needs while investing in long-term solutions.
The 2025-2026 Alliance
Cindy & T.J. Boyle
Charles A. Frueauff Foundation
Christ the King Catholic Church
Cindy & Chip Murphy Foundation
Clark Family Foundation, Inc.
Tabietha & Bill Dillard
Anne & Merritt Dyke
Judy Fletcher East & Jim East
Dee & Donald English
Ernest & Anna Ritter Family Endowment
Cynthia & Thomas Frazier
Sherrill & Kevin Garland
Barnett Grace
Shirley Gunnels
Sarah & Rob Gunther
Karen & Ken Hamilton
Wendalyn Welch & John Harris
Heart of Arkansas United Way
Andrew Hiegel
J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation
LouAnn Jones
Meredith & Tommy Moll
Yvette Morrill
Eleanor & Charlie Nolan
Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation
Larry Paladino
Amy & Ray Peeples
Mary Polasky
Jacqueline & Michael Retzer
Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust
SchoolHouse Connection
Jessica & Patrick Schueck
Schueck Family Foundation
Second Presbyterian Church
Stand Together Foundation
Katie & Miles Stephens
Mary Olive & John Stephens
Stephanie & Todd Stewart
Trinity Foundation
Stephanie & Kevin Wilcox
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Windgate Foundation
Diane & Randy Zook
Becoming a Member
Membership is extended to individuals, businesses, and organizations whose cumulative giving totals $10,000 or more during Our House’s fiscal year (July 1–June 30).
New Beginnings Alliance members receive year-round recognition and engagement opportunities in appreciation of their leadership and support, including:
- Recognition on the Our House website throughout the membership year
- Listing in the Our House annual report
- Recognition on New Beginnings Alliance signage at Our House’s signature fundraiser, Dinner on the Grounds, and other select Our House events
- Recognition across Our House social media channels throughout the year
- Opportunities to connect with fellow community and business leaders who share a commitment to creating new beginnings
For any giving questions, please contact our Development Director at (501) 374-7383 ext. 120 or caroline@ourhouseshelter.org.
The Impact of Giving Together
3,134
clients served in 2025
$1,705
average savings of Shelter residents at exit
84%
of families maintained stable housing
86%
of clients earned above minimum wage
439
adults found full-time employment
Creating New Beginnings Every Day
