By Erin McGuinness The Razorback Reporter Fayetteville is taking steps to permanently control, or end, homelessness among veterans in the city, a feat that Mayor Lioneld Jordan said in 2014 he thought could be achieved by 2015. That goal was an outgrowth of President Barack Obama’s goal to end homelessness among veterans. In “Opening Doors,”…Continue Reading Fayetteville Takes Steps to Control Veteran Homelessness
Month: September 2017
Health Center Offers Access, Close Proximity for Student Veterans
Primary Care Services Provided By Pat Walker By Alex Nicoll The Razorback Reporter The Pat Walker Health Center could offer more convenient and immediate service for student veterans who are seeking care than other medical providers in the community, the center executive director said. Mary Alice Serafini, executive director of Pat Walker, said she thinks…Continue Reading Health Center Offers Access, Close Proximity for Student Veterans
Mexicans Abroad May Vote in 2018 Home Elections
By Andrea Johnson The Razorback Reporter Mexicans who have valid identification may be eligible to vote in Mexico’s federal and local elections in July 2018 even while living abroad, officials said. For some UA students from Mexico, the process appears confusing, according to interviews. Sophomore Guillermo Miranda knows he can vote in Mexico’s upcoming elections…Continue Reading Mexicans Abroad May Vote in 2018 Home Elections
7hills Homeless Center Extends Outreach to Veterans
By Veronica Torres The Razorback Reporter Veterans who served active military duty and need assistance in getting temporary housing can turn to 7hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville. The 16-year-old non-profit organization has goals of “ending homelessness and poverty with education, opportunities and hope,” according to the website. “The ultimate goal is to develop a continuum of services…Continue Reading 7hills Homeless Center Extends Outreach to Veterans
Affordable Housing Available for Veterans
By Leah Nelson The Razorback Reporter The Fayetteville Housing Authority has four buildings which helps house people who need assistance with finding an affordable place to rent. The housing authority has three programs with 878 rental units for people with low income and is on a first come, first serve bases. The Fayetteville Housing Authority…Continue Reading Affordable Housing Available for Veterans