Who We Are
Our House is a non-profit organization that provides shelter, education, and support to homeless and near-homeless families and individuals in the Little Rock, Arkansas area. Our mission is to empower homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to succeed in the workforce, in school, and in life through hard work, wise decision-making, and active participation in the community.
What We Do
Our House provides a variety of services to help homeless and near-homeless families and individuals get back on their feet. These services include:
– Emergency shelter: Our House provides emergency shelter for up to 80 families and individuals at a time.
– Transitional housing: Our House also provides transitional housing for families and individuals who are ready to move out of emergency shelter but still need support.
– Education: Our House offers a variety of educational programs, including GED classes, job training, and financial literacy classes.
– Childcare: Our House provides high-quality childcare for the children of homeless and near-homeless families.
– Support services: Our House offers a variety of support services, including case management, counseling, and assistance with finding permanent housing.
Impact
Since its founding in 1987, Our House has helped thousands of homeless and near-homeless families and individuals get back on their feet. Here are just a few of the ways that Our House has made a difference:
– In 2019, Our House provided emergency shelter to 1,031 individuals and transitional housing to 49 families.
– 90% of Our House’s GED graduates pass the exam on their first try.
– 90% of Our House’s job training graduates find employment within six months of completing the program.
– 100% of Our House’s childcare graduates are prepared for kindergarten.
Giving
There are many ways to support Our House’s mission of helping homeless and near-homeless families and individuals. Here are a few options:
– Donate: You can make a one-time or recurring donation to Our House online or by mail.
– Volunteer: Our House relies on volunteers to help with everything from childcare to maintenance to fundraising.
– Host a fundraiser: You can host a fundraiser to benefit Our House, such as a bake sale or a charity run.
– In-kind donations: Our House accepts donations of items such as clothing, household goods, and school supplies.
Grants
Our House is grateful for the support of many foundations and corporations that provide grants to help fund our programs and services. Some of our current grantors include:
– The Walmart Foundation
– The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
– The Arkansas Community Foundation
– The Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation
Research
Our House is committed to using data and research to improve our programs and services. We partner with local universities and research organizations to conduct studies on homelessness and poverty in the Little Rock area.
Programs & Services
Our House offers a variety of programs and services to help homeless and near-homeless families and individuals get back on their feet. These include:
– Emergency shelter
– Transitional housing
– Education (GED classes, job training, financial literacy classes)
– Childcare
– Support services (case management, counseling, assistance with finding permanent housing)
Careers & Volunteer
Our House offers a variety of career opportunities for individuals who are passionate about helping homeless and near-homeless families and individuals. We also rely on volunteers to help with everything from childcare to maintenance to fundraising.
Funded Partners
Our House partners with a variety of organizations to provide the best possible services to our clients. Some of our current partners include:
– Arkansas Foodbank
– Arkansas Children’s Hospital
– Arkansas Department of Human Services
– Central Arkansas Library System
Training & Certification
Our House offers training and certification programs for individuals who are interested in working in the non-profit sector. These programs include:
– Non-profit management certification
– Volunteer management certification
– Fundraising certification
Contact Information
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Our House, please contact us at:
Our House
302 E. Roosevelt Road
Little Rock, AR 72206
Phone: (501) 374-7383
Email: [email protected]
FAQ
For answers to frequently asked questions about Our House, please visit our website.
Web links
– Our House website: https://www.ourhouseshelter.org/
– Donate to Our House:
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