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Our House Partners with Clinton School to Publish Research Report

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In 2016, Our House partnered with the Clinton School of Public Service’s Center on Community Philanthropy and their first Researcher in Residence, Dr. Muthusami Kumaran, to publish a paper outlining the success of our Two-Generation approach model of resolving homelessness. The paper was published in September 2017, and can be read in full by clicking […]

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Ex-inmates to receive help through Little Rock jobs program

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Click here to read the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s article! By Eric Besson Photo by Thomas Metthe August 20, 2017 A new Little Rock program paid for with federal tax dollars will connect former prison inmates with construction, restaurant and other high-demand jobs — and cover their minimum-wage paychecks for four months, officials said. Mayor Mark Stodola

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U.S. Dept. of Labor Awards $1.2M to Little Rock to Develop “Rock City Reentry Project”

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Click here to read Fox 16’s article! LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (News release) – Tuesday, June 27, the U.S. Department of Labor announced over $72M to enhance employment opportunities for justice-involved individuals. $32M was awarded to 23 community based organizations across the United States, including the Little Rock Workforce Development Board, which was awarded $1.2M to

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Up from homelessness: Families at Little Rock shelter put on right track; program seen as national model

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Click here to read the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s story! By Jeanine Roberts Photo by Staton Briedenthal August 2, 2017 Bonnie Watts wasn’t sure what she would tell her young son. She was raising him on her own. The overdue electric bill stared at her from a pile of other urgent demands, and rent was looming. The

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Our House making a difference for Little Rock’s homeless community

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Click here to watch THV 11’s story! By Brejamin Perkins July 29, 2017 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) — According to Our House, Arkansas is the third-worst state in the country for child and family homelessness. The homeless shelter is trying to change that with a grand opening for their newest tool in that effort. Saturday

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PBS’ To the Contrary: Interview with Our House Executive Director Georgia Mjartan

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Click here to watch Georgia’s interview! Our Executive Director, Georgia Mjartan, recently traveled to Washington to be interviewed by PBS for their program To the Contrary. Georgia discusses the mission of Our House as well as our Two-Generation approach to combating poverty and homelessness.

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