Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture

A great place to get familiar with the homeless population in Central Arkansas is The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Here you will find statistics on people who received a funded service, emergency shelter, or transitional shelter from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Click the link and find out just how lucky we are to have Our House Shelter [for the working homeless] here in Little Rock.

www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=4432

Little Rock Homeless Statistics

81% male
19% female

84% black
16% white

78% of Little Rock's homeless are 30-50 years old, 16% are 18-29 years old, and 6% are over 50.

Source: Arkansas Homeless Coalition

A Safer Little Rock

What does 'shelter for the working homeless' really mean? It means a lot for our city and its residents. The residents of Our House have a Job Search Support System, meaning all adults are required to find a full-time job within two weeks of entering the program. They are then put on a savings program to which they are assisted in saving 75% of their total earnings. Our House provides the homeless an option to become an active and productive part of society, in turn creating a safer and healthier community for all of Little Rock's population.

Like free?

Panera Bread is teamed with Project Our House through December 15th. If you donate new socks or underwear to Our House, Panera Bread will give you a free cookie! Keep your sweet tooth in mind the next time you're shopping!

Be A Hero

Our House has coordinated an easy and efficient program so that YOU can be a hero this holiday season. "Stocking Stuffer Heroes" is a Christmas event designed to make sure the working homeless of Our House Shelter don't go without a stocking. You can donate a physical stocking by stopping by the shelter, or you can simply purchase an online version. Both are a wonderful gift. Each stocking will include a detailed list of needed items or gifts for the residents. Become a hero today!

Do You Know About I.O.Metro?!

For the totality of next week, I.O. Metro will donate 20% of profits to Our House. Make sure to stop in while shopping for your loved ones. From December 11th through December 18th, I.O. Metro opens the door for you to make a simple and generous donation for the working homeless. Lets us all do our part in taking care of those in need.
Try checking out I.O. Metro on Facebook to get a heads-up on great deals! www.facebook.com/iometrofurniture

Stocking Stuffer Heroes

Are you ready to play Santa this year while helping out your community?
Our House has the perfect opportunity for you become a Stocking Stuffer Hero. This is great for a group of people to get together and help some one for the holidays.

Each stocking contains a list of items to be purchased for the residents of Our House, such as daily toiletry items and gifts. Stockings include ten items that range from $25.-$250. You can pick up a stocking at the shelter or you can request an electronic version.

If you are interested in becoming a Stocking Stuffer Hero, please contact Melissa for more details:

Melissa, Program Support Specialist
501-374-7383, ext. 214
melissa@ourhouse.org