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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Our House was voted “Best Charity” (pg.30) by the readers of the Arkansas Times. We are very fortunate to be part of such a supportive community. We could not be the “Best Charity” without the hard work of our many volunteers and donors. Thank you to everyone who helps Our House give hope to the
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Executive Director Georgia Mjartan and husband Dominik Mjartan are honored in Inviting Arkansas’ highlight piece Home Free, page 18. See article here.
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In this Issue: Dinner on the Grounds Learning Center client LaShondra Our Club volunteer Sean Morell wins Arkansas United Way’s Volunteer of the Week VSP Mobile Eye Clinic comes to Our House ASID’s Wine and Design raises money for Our House
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Today’s Man Magazine Read Board Member Kirk Bradshaw’s amazing impact on our programs in the latest issue of Today’s Man here.
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In this Issue: Our Club kids start a new garden A single mom uses Our House programs to make a better life for her kids Interview with an Our House AmeriCorps VISTA Local artists and UALRS’s smART raise money for Our House Bryant Boy Scout earns his Eagle rank providing transportation for Our House residents.
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Leah moved into her own apartment in April 2010 after a ten-month residence at Our House Shelter. Through the HPRP program Leah received assistance with her utility deposit for electricity and full rental assistance for three months. Leah was able to move into a neighborhood that is walking distance to her son’s school and very
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Click here to see the Our House videos at Mitchell Williams Take Time to Give page. Each year, Mitchell Williams receives nominations from Arkansas non-profit organizations seeking consideration to participate as the company’s primary Take Time To Give charity. In 2010, Mitchell Williams produced several videos highlighting the projects done at Our House.
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Amanda Simpson and her 1-year-old daughter Alynnea have lived at the Our House Shelter for one year. Amanda’s story of how she came to Our House is unfortunately not a unique one; she got out of an abusive relationship with her daughter’s father, moved into a battered women’s shelter, and eventually ended up at the
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