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John Russell ‘Rusty’ Mathis
Plying one trade or another since childhood, Rusty Mathis loves work that suits his gregarious nature. But the general manager of Ben E. Keith Foods in North Little Rock isn’t all about work – his pen. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette By EMILY VAN ZANDT SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE PHOTO BY JOHN SYKES JR. For Rusty Mathis and his
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Sun rises on big day for devotees
Easter tradition attracts more than 1,000 to downtown LR Arkansas Democrat-Gazette By Aziza Muza Photographer Melissa Sue Gerrits More than 15 years ago, Frances Johnson went to her first sunrise Easter service, and she’s been back every year since. But this year proved a little more special for the Little Rock native. Her 17-year-old son,
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Up and Coming: Our House’s fundraiser old-fashioned yard party
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette By Bobby Ampezzan If there’s one thing I know about hip young people, they love the affectation and attire of the very, very old. Artifacts, sometimes. Last month, The New York Times caught the nation’s attention with “One Part Mr. Peanut, One Part Hipster Chic: The Monocle Returns as a Fashion Accessory.” I’m not
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Soulful, Southern Supper
Dynamic duo Yvette and Andrew Parker play hosts to the year’s most southern supper at Dinner on the Grounds – to benefit Our House, a shelter for the working homeless. Inviting Arkansas, April 2014 By Jillian McGehee | Photography by Sara Blancett | Shot on location at the Terry House Rain or shine. Hot or cold.
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Excitement Afoot on Shoe-Store Trip
With a free pair, some kids walk on air after LR shelter’s shopping trip. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette By Chelsea Boozer Photographer Melissa Gerrits Barely 4 feet tall, Lillian Vandett immediately rushed over to gawk at the high heels. “I’m getting these!” the 8-year-old shrieked, holding up a pair of hot pink shoes with half-inch cork
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5-year Our House Volunteer Sad Her Service Must End
“In one single image, Amanda was able to capture everything I always wanted to say about Our House” By Chelsea Boozer This article was published March 7, 2014 at 2:35 a.m. Amanda Woods spent the past five years living below the federal poverty level as a full-time volunteer at Our House homeless shelter in Little Rock.
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January & February 2014 Newsletter
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Community Matters: Changing Perceptions on Homeless Through Photography
My main goal for my photography is to break the stereotypes about homelessness. LITTLE ROCK, AR — The wide smile of a boy excited and a tad nervous. The stare of amazement at a strange creature. This is the work of 33-year-old Amanda Woods. “My main goal for my photography is to break the stereotypes
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New Volunteer Video
A big thanks to the UALR Mass Communications class for creating this, and all the volunteers and donors that give their time and energy to make Our House a better place.
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