A leadership transition is underway at The One Inc. as its founder, Aaron Reddin, steps back after more than a decade of service to central Arkansas’ most vulnerable communities. Reddin, who launched the organization 15 years ago, has stepped down …
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Little Rock Expands Emergency Shelter Hours, More Open Across Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe City of Little Rock has announced that its cold weather emergency shelter at Dunbar Community Center, 1001 W. 16th St., will remain open nightly through Friday in response to freezing temperatures and the likelihood of a winter storm starting …
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Community Rallies to Help Fund Emergency Shelter for the Van
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThis week, the community showed incredible support for the Van, a Little Rock organization that assists people who are experiencing homelessness, by donating more than $50,000 overnight to help fund a winter weather emergency shelter. The Van issued a call …
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Due to Freezing Temps, Emergency Shelter Opening Thursday in Little Rock
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWith extremely low temperatures expected on Thursday and into the weekend, an emergency shelter will be open at the East Little Rock Community Center beginning Thursday afternoon. The shelter at the center, 2500 E. Sixth St., will be operated by …
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Rotary Club of Little Rock Announces Homelessness Discussion Panel
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFrom left to right: Bill Mockabee, Michelle Barnes, Errin Stanger and Aaron Reddin (Photo courtesy of Little Rock Rotary Club) The Rotary Club of Little Rock, also known as Club 99, has announced that the first of its innovative …
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The Van Leverages State Fairgrounds to Shield Homeless from Frigid Weather
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaThe frigid February weather dumping inches of snow amid dangerously cold temperatures have presented stiff challenges to Little Rock’s homeless services providers. But thanks to the vision of Little Rock homeless advocacy group The Van and the facilities of the …
