Washington County Jail Releases Inmates, Dozens Homeless, Amid COVID-19 By Michael AdkisonThe Razorback Reporter The Washington County Detention Center, one of the largest jails in Arkansas, released a third of its inmates including some homeless detainees over a 10-day span in March to reduce the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak behind bars. An analysis by…Continue Reading Washington County Jail Releases Inmates, Dozens Homeless, Amid COVID-19 Concerns
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National Service Program Works on Recruiting NWA Young Professionals
National Service Program Works on Recruiting NWA Young Professionals By Abbi Ross The Razorback Reporter Members of a new to the region service program affiliated with the Salvation Army are in the throes of the recruitment process. Echelon is designed to bring new service and social opportunities to young professionals, organizers said. The goal is…Continue Reading National Service Program Works on Recruiting NWA Young Professionals
Community Resources Unite to Provide Day of Services for Those In Need
Community Resources Unite to Provide Day of Services for Those In Need By Abbi Ross The Razorback Reporter Community members and services combined efforts to present a day of services for those in need in Fayetteville. This year is the 12th for the event called Hope, said Brian McAnally, Homeless Veterans Coordinator at VA Medical…Continue Reading Community Resources Unite to Provide Day of Services for Those In Need
City Resources Work To Assist Homeless Population From All Angles
City Resources Work To Assist Homeless Population From All Angles By Abbi RossThe Razorback Reporter Labeling bags of cat and dog food, finding the best contractor to fix a hole in the roof of a family home and meeting with recently rehomed families are all in a day’s work for employees of the city Community…Continue Reading City Resources Work To Assist Homeless Population From All Angles
Options Available for University of Arkansas Students Facing Homelessness
Services Available for Students Facing Homelessness University of Arkansas students facing homelessness have multiple resources available through different organizations, such as 7Hills Homeless Center and the Salvation Army. Nearly four in 10 college students in a survey of 43,000 reported that they did not have adequate housing, according to a national research on four-year and…Continue Reading Options Available for University of Arkansas Students Facing Homelessness