THV 11 News LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Our House) – The ninth annual Dinner on the Grounds benefiting Our House will be held Friday, May 2nd from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on the sprawling lawn of the Terry House, a historic mansion in the heart of downtown Little Rock. All proceeds from the event will benefit […]
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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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ArkansasMatters.com LITTLE ROCK, AR — Our House is a shelter for the working homeless to live in Little Rock.Along with adult services, there’s also a child development center.Children from ages six weeks to five-years-old can spend time at a special place with Our House.Little Learners Coordinator Mollie Ispen said, “We have three classrooms, an infant
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Fox Channel 16 LITTLE ROCK, AR – Our House is ready to get construction underway on its new children’s center. Our House operates the state’s only children’s programs specifically for homeless, formerly homeless, and near-homeless children, including a licensed child development center for children ages 0-5 and an out-of-school-time youth program for children ages 6-17.
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Arkansas Business Our House City: Little Rock Category: Nonprofit Organization of the Year Year: 2013 Our House opened in 1987 as a shelter to meet the needs of homeless families, which short-term stay shelters weren’t able to keep together or assist long-term. Our House serves “families, no matter what the makeup of the family,” said
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“Mom Loves Me” 20″ x 24″ oil painting on canvas, by Matt McLeod. This is the fourth painting of an ongoing series of paintings called the Faces of Hope project. Faces of Hope reveals the dignity and beauty of the residents and families that live at Our House with original painted portraits. Our House provides
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By Malcolm Glover Homelessness among children is on the rise and Arkansas has the third highest rate of child homelessness in the country. To confront the problem of homeless youth, which has increased by 38 percent nationwide since 2007, the Our House shelter in Little Rock is preparing to build a $3.8 million facility to
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October is finally here and you know what that means: Our House’s Winter Coat Drive! This year’s drive is sponsored by Faith Lutheran Church. Let’s keep our kids warm for the Winter. The Holidays are just around the corner, and so is Adopt-A-Family! We need donors like you to help make this year brighter for the children
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Alan Abston Accountant, Rasco Winter Abston Moore Steve Bardwell Founder, Vestcom International, Inc. Kirk Bradshaw Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments Beth Coulson Philanthropist, Coulson Foundation Karen Flake President, Karen Flake & Associates John Fowler Regional President, Summit Bank Clay Glasgow Manager, JPMS Cox Lynn Hamilton Vice President of Operations, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bob Holloway Engineer, The Holloway Firm
Janet Korenblat, President Community Volunteer Judy Adams, Vice-President Owner, Catering to You Alex Thomas, Secretary Director of Enrollment and Alumni Services, Clinton School of Public Service Mason Miller, Treasurer Corporate Analyst, Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Joe Courtright, Executive Committee Member Partner, Dale Capital Partners Toni Agnew Retired USAF Major, Community Volunteer Brenda Anthony Corporate
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