THV 11 NewsMay 15, 2024by Brooke Buckner LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The City of Little Rock and other community organizations are bringing the topic of affordable housing to the center stage. This first event allowed landlords to learn more about options available to match them with good tenants. Organizers also hope this could lead to […]
One of our favorite parts of the new buildings are these stunning works of art from talented Arkansas artists! These installations were made possible thanks to the generosity of The Windgate Foundation and their belief in equitable access to art that will inspire and uplift communities! Featured artists include:Perrion HurdLinda PalmerStephen WiseJose HernandezJoel BoydRex DeloneyLaura
Life has thrown many obstacles at Cheirika—from suffering from Bipolar Disorder to living as a single mom of four—that have ultimately led to incredible resilience and an impressive drive to provide for her family. The financial pressure of supporting her family led Cheirika towards desperate measures to pay for rent, utilities, and even food. Cheirika
KUAR Little Rock Public Radioby Nathan TreeceApril 19, 2024 Our House, a local nonprofit assisting unhoused individuals and those at-risk of being unhoused, celebrated the completion of a $16-million dollar expansion in Little Rock Wednesday morning with an opening ceremony. Executive Director Ben Goodwin says the community was key to making the expansion a reality.
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KARK 4 Newsby Tylisa HamptonApril 18, 2024 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Thursday, Our House, a non-profit in Little Rock that helps those who are homeless and their families, celebrated the completion of its $16 million expansion. Officials also announced the next expansion phase at the event as well. The expansion will allow Our House
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When we first highlighted Hanna over a year ago, she was excelling in our job training program and had just moved up from the Shelter into our transitional Family House. Now, we are excited to say that Hanna has completed a two year stay in our Housing programs, and with the rental history and references
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Regions BankMarch 29th, 2024by Kim Borges An EF-3 tornado ripped a path of destruction and despair six football fields wide across Little Rock, Arkansas, last March 31. The compassion and support that followed the devastation stretched even wider. One year later, we’re sharing perspective from a Little Rock nonprofit leader whose team immediately sprang into
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There has been an increase in the number of Arkansans experiencing homelessness according to several organizations that provide assistance. Three non-profit groups join the program to speak on several factors causing homeless numbers to rise. Host Dawn Scott speaks with Ben Goodwin, executive director of Our House in Little Rock, Spring Hunter, executive director of
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Ms. Carolyn lived a difficult life early on—moving through the foster care system for over a decade and relocating to Arkansas from her home state at a formative age. This and other adverse childhood experiences would lead to mental health struggles in adulthood that made it difficult to take on big life changes like securing
