Dynamic duo Yvette and Andrew Parker play hosts to the year’s most southern supper at Dinner on the Grounds – to benefit Our House, a shelter for the working homeless. Inviting Arkansas, April 2014 By Jillian McGehee | Photography by Sara Blancett | Shot on location at the Terry House Rain or shine. Hot or cold. […]
Soulful, Southern Supper Read More »
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
Excitement Afoot on Shoe-Store Trip Read More »
“In one single image, Amanda was able to capture everything I always wanted to say about Our House” By Chelsea Boozer This article was published March 7, 2014 at 2:35 a.m. Amanda Woods spent the past five years living below the federal poverty level as a full-time volunteer at Our House homeless shelter in Little Rock.
5-year Our House Volunteer Sad Her Service Must End Read More »
View past newsletters here.
January & February 2014 Newsletter Read More »
My main goal for my photography is to break the stereotypes about homelessness. LITTLE ROCK, AR — The wide smile of a boy excited and a tad nervous. The stare of amazement at a strange creature. This is the work of 33-year-old Amanda Woods. “My main goal for my photography is to break the stereotypes
Community Matters: Changing Perceptions on Homeless Through Photography Read More »
A big thanks to the UALR Mass Communications class for creating this, and all the volunteers and donors that give their time and energy to make Our House a better place.
New Volunteer Video Read More »
Our House AmeriCorps VISTAs and Our Club kids volunteer with the Mosaic Templars on MLK Day to restore the Dreamland Ballroom. It was a lot of fun! LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) – Volunteers came together on Martin Luther King Day to help restore a historic Little Rock landmark: The Dreamland Ballroom. “Generations are growing up
Teenagers Volunteer to Help Restore Dreamland Ballroom Read More »
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: Jan 17th, 2014 The Big Red Ball Homebrew Contest Jan. 17, 2014 at Macarthur Museum of Military History in Little Rock. The winner of the contest will be crowned the official Beer of the Little Rock Kickball Association. Proceeds benefit Our House in Little Rock. Click here for full gallery. Sync
Big Red Ball Homebrew Contest Photo Galleries Read More »
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
Education Matters: Little Learners Read More »
ArkansasMatters.com, Jan 9, 2014. LITTLE ROCK, AR — Community members took a tour of Our House on Thursday to learn about how they help people in need. Our House provides families with shelter, job training, free childcare and education to help get them back on their feet. “At our house, we provide a range of
Our House Hosts Open House Read More »