Government Shutdown Strains Financial Resources of Some Arkansas Workers

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By MALCOLM GLOVER Depending on how long it lasts, the partial federal government shutdown could have a negative impact on the financial wellbeing of Arkansans who already work in low-wage jobs. AmeriCorps VISTA members complete projects designed to combat poverty in communities throughout Arkansas. However, the people who work for that national service program often depend on a federal […]

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Shakespeare Helps Shelter Residents Build Confidence and Community

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Arkansas Community Foundation Driving to work one morning, Joy Ritchey, case manager for Our House shelter in Little Rock, began to think about what a coincidence it was that the shelter housed several residents who shared names with some of Shakespeare’s greatest characters: Portia, Ophelia, Cordelia, Romeo. Ritchey was concerned that some of the shelter’s

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation Invests $10,000 In Our House Financial Literacy Program

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Bank of America is more than a donor–they are a true partner in our work to empower homeless and near-homeless clients. LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (August 15, 2013) – The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has made a grant of $10,000 to support Our House’s efforts to provide financial literacy, credit repair, debt management, and homeownership programs

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Local Shelter Gets Creative

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KARK Channel 4 LITTLE ROCK, AR – A local shelter for the working homeless is teaching classic plays to its residents and raising money at the same time. “Shakespeare at the Shelter” is a chance for current and former residents at Our House to take center stage. The group spent the past seven week practicing every

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July 2013 Newsletter

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In this Issue: Learning Center highlights: GED and High School graduates 16 year old shelter resident is honored in Washington DC for her achievement in her high school competition. Little Learners Partners: TIPS and PLAY Children’s Center Progress

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