KATV Channel 7 Arkansas ranked 3rd in the country for the worst amount of children who are homeless, that’s according to America’s Youngest Outcasts of 2010. The documents ranked the states from best to worst and Arkansas came in at 48 above Mississippi (49) and Alabama (50). It considered homelessness, child well-being, and risk for child homelessness. […]
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Inviting Arkansas In memory of her father, Jennings Osborne, Breezy Osborne- Wingfield is carrying on his legacy of compassion and generosity. She’s starting with the Light Up the Night 5K on December 10. Story by Jillian McGehee As a girl during the holiday season, Breezy Osborne-Wingfield would do her best to have her studies finished
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Our House’s Staff Volunteer Profile: Kim Knollmeyer Client Profile: single mom and teen son Our House staff member speaks at the Clinton School Halloween Photo Gallery Coats for Our House Stocking Stuffers View past newsletters here.
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Jewish Scene Magazine By Jim Pfeifer Temple B’nai Israel is honored in Jewish Scene Magazine. Read the story on page 30 here.
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Resident Jason Otis Back to school, in the words of a 7-year-old resident Volunteer Joseph Cherry, Summit Home School Group Family Volunteer Day Cyclists ride for Our House Tie One On is December 1st Our House gets ready for Halloween View past newsletters here.
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In this Issue: Sharon Yates: life after Our House Our House Playground’s 5th anniversary The Habibis: top donors Newest Board Members Family Housing success story: Melissa and family View past newsletters here.
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AmeriCorps VISTA, Amber Hood, was recently featured in the national AmeriCorps newsletter VISTA Viewfinder, discussing her experience of giving a year of service at Our House. Photos here. Article here.
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In this Issue: 5th Annual My Picture Perfect Summer Fifteen AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates Our House and HPRP helped residents succeed in permanent homes. Our House named Best Charity in Arkansas Bus passes provide transportation to residents Resident receives new outlook on life View past newsletters here.
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Arkansas Matters Arkansas has improved by one spot in the national ranking for child well-being, but that still leaves us at 47th. According to the 2011 Kids Count Data Book, the state is still struggling improve due to an overall child poverty rate of 27%. New data shows 2% of all Arkansas kids have been
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Soiree Dinner on the Grounds—a casual, outdoor, Southern supper to raise funds for Our House—was held on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion. Guests enjoyed libations from Glazers and jazz entertainment by Lagniappe. All proceeds from the event benefited Our House. Click here to see full photo gallery.
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