In 1977, a group of 10 concerned Arkansans founded Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, believing that children needed an independent voice to speak up for their interests. Arkansas Advocate’s annual Friends of Children luncheon celebrates the power of advocacy in improving the lives of children and families across our state.
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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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THV 11 Newsby Brooke BucknerSeptember 22, 2022 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — More than 2,000 Arkansans faced homelessness in 2021 according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Now, one organization in central Arkansas has plans to cut that number down by expanding its capacity to serve more people. At Our House shelter in Little Rock,
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KARK 4 Newsby Haven HughesSeptember 22, 2022 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Our House in Little Rock broke ground this morning on its 16 million dollar expansion. This expansion is much needed due to them having to turn people away due to lack of space. Currently, Our House serves around 3,000 people per year – this
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Asking for help is never easy, but it is a skill Ashley Newburn has developed well since becoming involved with Our House. Ashley found herself homeless while living in Florida after leaving a bad relationship and decided to move back to her home state of Arkansas in 2018. Growing up, Ashley had always been used
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Our House was thrilled to honor Rosetta Dunlap and all of the families that Our House serves, at this year’s Home for the Holidays, as you will see in the video above! Rosetta Dunlap is no stranger to adversity. Growing up with a loving mother in a single parent household in Chicago, Rosetta learned early
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Shayla, a single mother of three, grew up in turbulent households without a stable foundation or strong support. Her family had come into contact with the criminal justice system, and she encountered abuse at the hands of the people who were closest to her. Shayla transitioned between foster care and the homes of different family
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