NEA Homeless Coalition

February 14, 2024, from 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (Morrilton, Ar.) Workplace Training Center, the Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence will present "Survivor-Centered Services."

Participants will receive education and training in survivor-centered services for direct victim service providers. Content will include an overview of safety planning, emergency transfer plans, best practices for managing warm referrals, cultivating and protecting confidentiality, and more! Training includes an immersive simulation activity, with handouts and resources provided in English, Spanish, and Marshallese.

🟣 Let us know if you plan to attend! Email: [email protected].

🟣 You MUST complete the parking registration form and keep in your car. Follow this link to find form: https://www.arboscoc.org/resources/

🟣 Parking Map can be found at this link: https://www.arboscoc.org/resources/

The Arkansas Balance of State Continuum of Care would like to take a moment to say THANK YOU to every single person that participated in the 2024 Point in Time Sheltered Count.

This day would not happen without each of you--our volunteers! Thank you for making sure our homeless friends are seen and heard! Together, we can make a difference for them!

📣 For those affected by the current power outage: If you are affected by the power outage for an extended period of time, the Earl Bell Center, 1212 S. Church St., will remain open until all outages are restored. CWL is aware and at work. 📣

If you or someone you know find need of seeking shelter Sunday through Tuesday please come to 7M!

The 2024 Point In Time Homeless Count is quickly approaching, and we are in need of volunteers to help us! If you are interested in participating, please register here: https://www.arboscoc.org/point-in-time-count/ . We look forward to working with you!

On Friday, we delivered five more beds to kids that did not have one. As we were delivering two sets of bunk beds, we heard the guardian tell the kids that these were their Christmas gifts! We were so proud to be able to provide warmth, comfort, and a gift that will last years.

We have experienced a surge in applications over the past month. We have over 300 beds being requested from us! Who knew the need was so great here.

Please, consider sponsoring a build day in 2024 so we can build beds for these deserving children. We also need new twin size bedding, pillows, and monetary donations. We want to provide more Christmas cheer!

Link to donate: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/ar-jonesboro

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2Z43S6FOGIXOF?ref_=wl_share

Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will be at Kroger Marketplace this Friday (Nov. 17) for "Fill the Food Bank"! 🥫🥫🛒
https://bit.ly/3PX0pCk

Let's unite for a common goal—ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry.

Please come out and join us at this event. We will be educating the community on all the resources that are available to them. This is for all of Northeast Arkansas and surrounding areas.

❄️ As temperatures drop, if you need to warm-up, hop on a JET bus and tell them you need to go to one of the community centers (Earl Bell, Parker Park or Allen Park) and they will take you free of charge.

This includes the ride back home. However, PLEASE speak with your JET driver when dropped off, to know what time the route back home returns, as this will differ depending on your return location. ❄️

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 6th Annual Community Meal!

11am-2pm, November 11, at Temple Baptist Church, this event is open to the public for a FREE meal, hosted by local businesses, community leaders, and volunteers.

Swing by after the Veteran's Day Parade downtown at 10am for a meal and make a whole day of it!

You are invited to join us on 10/12 through zoom at 11:00 am for our Fall General Membership Meeting. This is open to the public, and we encourage you all to attend!

We will have guest speakers from the Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence as well as the Kansas Balance of State Continuum of Care.

Email Casey Kidd at [email protected] for the calendar invite with zoom link. We hope you will join us!

Domestic violence is more than physical violence. It can include threats, harassment, putting someone down, pressuring someone around s*x, controlling finances, and other tactics to gain power and control. affected by domestic violence. Read more: https://www.domesticpeace.com/education

Please be sure to come and enjoy the event with CRDC and our Community Partners!

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🚨Important Announcement 📢

On Wednesday, October 4 at 1:20 PM CDT, a nationwide Wireless Emergency Alert will be sent to every cell phone in the United States. 📱

For those who may be in difficult situations and use hidden phones as a lifeline, we urge you to consider taking precautions during this time. Your safety is our priority. 💜



We use image descriptions to improve our accessibility. [Image description: White background with purple squiggle shape in top right and bottom left corners. One the left side of the image, a photo of a smartphone with an emergency alert on the screen. To the right, large purple text “Safety Warning.” Below, in smaller black text “On Wednesday, October 4 at 1:20 PM CDT, every cell phone in the United States will receive a Wireless Emergency Alert.” Below, in bolded black text “For domestic violence survivors using hidden phones, consider powering off your device during this time.”]

Available Grants and Bids Check out the list of available grants and bids in Arkansas, used to help combat homelessness and provide community care services.

Homelessness comes in many forms, and that was certainly true for David. For a long time, David relied on his mother for support, and when she passed away suddenly, he was faced with many difficult decisions, including where to live. David moved in with his sister for a short period, but found the chaotic nature of many nieces and nephews to be a struggle while he attended outpatient treatment and battled the weight of his mother’s passing. David decided on a stay at Rivendell Behavioral Health to get his alcoholism under control, and that is where he learned about Our House. While David waited for a bed to become available, he sold some of his personal belongings to afford a hotel room, and when that ran out, he was forced to sleep in his car for the first time. The next morning, David was able to check into the Shelter at the perfect time. David immediately dedicated himself to working in the Career Center every day to find a job. “I had the drive to find something quick,” David says. “I built a great rapport with the staff, and when I was anxiously searching, they were able to calm me down and say ‘you got this.’” Read more about David's time at Our House ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/57e6f7av

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Development Officer (Grant Writing & Media).

JOB SUMMARY
The Development Officer is a key part of the Development Team that is responsible for seeking, writing, and managing grants; writing and distributing press releases; managing media relations; organizing and scheduling social media content; writing newsletters; creating email campaigns; managing donor relations; graphic design/advertising; compiling annual reports; and website management.

Learn more at https://foodbankofnea.org/CareerOpportunities

We are excited to announce the promotion! This year for the months of August & September, we're giving a portion of our sales to Jonesboro Helping Neighbors Food Pantry! Helping Neighbors is a wonderful non-profit organization that provides food assistance to those in need.

With their move to their new Highland location, they've received a lot more traffic, which means more people are able to be assisted! However, their facilities need either fixing or upgrading to help run this incredible charity at a better capacity.

Come shop with us and support Jonesboro Helping Neighbors Food Pantry!

{Get 30% off rugs, furniture, home decor, and more! Also, take advantage of our Golden Opportunity sale! Where selected items have been marked BELOW 50% off!}

If you can’t make it in person and want to help, you can use this QR code to donate! You can scan the picture…I tested it!

United Way of Northeast Arkansas

Stuff the Bus is happening NOW until 3 PM at various Walmart locations throughout NEA! Help support your local schools!!

United Way of Northeast Arkansas
Region 8 News

Today is the day! Stop by your local Walmart to support our students & teachers!!

If you are interested in applying for the FY 2023 Continuum of Care funding, please join us today, 7/26, at 2:00 pm through zoom for a Q&A about the application process!

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85119487414?pwd=QWV6VVYwZHBTb24wOStZSmZSQllIUT09

Meeting ID: 851 1948 7414
Passcode: 612167

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