by Arkansas Business Editors 8/21/2017 12:00 am
From people we'll miss to people we hope never come back, here are five things we sincerely hope most of us in Arkansas can agree on.
by Sarah Campbell-Miller 8/16/2017 1:31 pm
Little Rock nonprofit Our House announced that its longtime executive director, Georgia Mjartan, will resign effective Sept. 15, and that Ben Goodwin, its assistant director, will replace her.
by Lydia McAllister 4/25/2017 4:50 pm
As the 2017 Dinner on the Grounds event draws closer, we chatted with this year’s event chairs — who just happen to be an entire family dedicated to the Our House mission.
by Little Rock Soirée Staff 4/17/2017 8:00 am
Here are the top five food efforts to end hunger in Arkansas and how you can support them!
by Little Rock Family Staff 8/11/2016 12:00 am
The primary color is likely to be yellow as Little Rock School District elementary students are invited to enter an art contest sponsored by First Student, the nation’s leading provider of school bus transportation.
by Arvest Bank 7/27/2016 12:00 am
This year, Dinner on the Grounds was held on the sprawling lawn of the Terry House. Proceeds of the night benefited Our House's program. Event chairs Bobbi and Dustin McDaniel provided guests with a night of hospitality and fun. Jazz/soul band Lagniappe performed while artist/illustrator Lyuba Bogan created a piece of art, which was auctioned off later that night.
by Dwain Hebda 6/30/2016 2:50 pm
Our House is one of Arkansas’ largest homeless charities, but it doesn’t deal in handouts; all clients must find a full-time job within two weeks if they are to receive help. Sharon Bale tells us why the mission galvanized her to get involved.
by Alexis Crowe 5/26/2016 11:16 am
Our House opened a new, $1 million new Career Center on Wednesday, May 18, quadrupling the capacity of the previous space and allowing for as many as 120 people to participate daily in job training and career education.
by Little Rock Soirée Staff 5/25/2016 12:00 pm
Jim Cargill is president and sales manager of Arvest Bank in central Arkansas. He serves on the boards of Our House, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, the Little Rock Regional Chamber and the UALR Foundation, to name a few.
by Kerri Jackson Case 5/9/2016 12:00 am
A video series illuminates the lives of the working homeless and the programs and services at Our House.
by Heather Bennett 5/1/2016 12:00 am
Warmth. It’s one of those qualities individuals possess that’s not only comforting, but it creates a genuine sense of calm in those who have the fortune of existing around them. The Mjartans are the epitome of warmth.
by Staff 2/2/2016 12:00 am
Our House hosted its annual auction of aprons designed by artists, Tie One On, at Pavilion in the Park. Guests donned cocktail attire and bid on artistic aprons to benefit Our House’s programs to help end homelessness and assist the working homeless.
by Sandra McGrew 11/23/2015 6:27 am
Our House's signature fundraising event is back and tickets are still available.
by Alexis Crowe 9/30/2015 8:52 am
In an effort to offer a window into the issues of poverty and homelessness through individual stories, Our House homeless shelter has released "Project Voice," a 12-part video series.
by Little Rock Soirée Staff 8/18/2015 8:00 am
The annual fundraiser, Tie One On, which benefits Our House, is back for its ninth year this December.
by Jess Ardrey 7/22/2015 8:00 am
The Little Rock nonprofit organization is releasing 12 short films in 12 weeks, giving a glimpse into the stories of some of the families it serves.
by Alexis Crowe 7/1/2015 12:00 am
Amy Williams was shocked to learn that she won the 2015 Mom’s Day Off—mainly because she had no idea that Brad, her husband of over 16 years, entered her into our annual contest. The humble and generous spirit—who spends her time spearheading community service projects, working full-time on her master’s degree and raising two young daughters— also felt that there were more deserving moms out there.
by Staff 6/30/2015 12:00 am
The 10th annual Dinner on the Grounds: A Walk in the Park was held on the grounds of the Clinton Presidential Library. An annual fundraiser for Our House, the event featured an outdoor southern supper, live music, cocktails and “local flavor.” Nicole and Darrin Williams served as event chairs, and all co-chairs from the past decade were honored to mark the event’s notable anniversary. The event was presented by Entergy; platinum sponsors included Ben E. Keith and Glazer’s. Proceeds from the event benefited Our House programs to aid the working homeless and help them ultimately find a permanent way out of homelessness.
by Tre Baker 4/14/2015 8:00 am
Dinner on the Grounds is Our House's annual al fresco event, inviting guests to enjoy a gourmet meal under the Arkansas stars. In recent years, Dinner on the Grounds has been served at historic locations such as the Terry House and the Governor's Mansion. This year, the event celebrates its 10th anniversary at a landmark known nationally – the Clinton Presidential Center.
by Arkansas Business Staff 2/27/2015 5:14 am
Cameron Smith of Cameron Smith Associates of Rogers and Karen Fetzer of the Rotary Club of Little Rock won executive of the year awards at Thursday's 27th annual Arkansas Business of the Year Awards at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.
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