December 2013 Newsletter
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It’s a Big Year for Our House’s Child Care
Homeless shelter’s new center opens in June, doubling Little Learners capacity Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. See full article here. By Chelsea Boozer Photo by Staton Breidenthal This article was published January 2, 2014 at 4:48 a.m. “We want to send a message to parents of homeless children that you are worth investing in. You are worth a
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Bike Jerseys Benefit Shelter’s Kids
“I was moved that he was able to take his passion for cycling and use that in his work for the center,” she says. “So many people just see cycling as a sport, but for our residents, a bicycle is how they get to their jobs and appointments. They don’t have cars. Their bikes are
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Holiday Volunteering: 7 Places to Give Your Time, Donate
Holiday Volunteering: 7 Places to Give Your Time, Donate. By Lauren James In Arkansas.com, November 22, 2013 Our House Stocking Stuffer: Make a huge impact this holiday season by becoming a Stocking Stuffer Hero. Each “Stocking” lists items requested by residents and shelter programs. Items include toiletries, supplies for the shelter and gifts for residents. Stockings come
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Tie One On: Our House Fans Rebuff Ice, Beat Benefit’s $125,000 Goal
’Twas the night before the storm. The weather forecast for Dec. 7 assured a Himalayan heaping of ice – and more ice. In the days leading up to it, erstwhile gluten haters scrummed for the last loaf of Wonder bread. Really, people, that much bread? If the storm had you feeling unsure about your basic
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Canceled Christmas Party Turns Into Christmas Blessing For Those In Need
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) – Friday’s icy winter storm is to blame for numerous cancellations all over the state but for dozens of people in need here in Little Rock, some good came out of it. That’s because one company decided to turn their canceled party into a Christmas blessing for those who need it the most.
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Angie and Jordan Johnson Pull Strings for Our House
By Lauren James Photo by Daniel Moody Article by Soiree. Full article here. This article was published December 01, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. We want to make a wonderful life for the people at Our House For some, life can throw some crazy curveballs, making it a pretty difficult task to stay in the game. Luckily, there is a
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Putting parolees back to work through Little Rock’s Reentry Program
KATV – Breaking News, Weather and Razorback Sports “You’re not defined by your past, you have to look forward to your future,” said Summerville. “Don’t let your past hinder you with anything that you do in life.” LITTLE ROCK (KATV) – Life fresh out of prison is not easy to adjust to; it’s not any
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Government Shutdown Affecting Our House Employees
KARK Channel 4 News LITTLE ROCK, AR – The partial government shutdown in Washington D.C. affects hundreds of state employees in Arkansas. But also those who have dedicated one year to public service assisting the working homeless. The beds at Our House shelter in Little Rock sat empty Tuesday afternoon. The residents all at work
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College Graduate Volunteers at Our House Hit by Shutdown
THV Channel 11 News LITTLE ROCK, ARK (September 30, 2013) – The looming federal government shutdown threatens Our House’s eleven AmeriCorps VISTA members, who have committed a year of their lives to serving the homeless while living below the poverty line themselves. THV 11 News. See full article here. These national service members who have
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