February 2012 Archives

Child Homelessness Rises While Resources Shrink

February 16, 2012
Resident and her child of Our House are interviewed about their experience with homelessness. Child homelessness is the focus of this story and resident Jessica talks about her experiences before Our House where she lived in a car, and also talks about her new interests she has developed while staying at Our House such as guitar lessons.

Working Homeless Are Prevelant but Unseen

February 14, 2012
Resident Derek Washington is interviewed about his experience as a working electrician seeking shelter and his experience at Our House. Executive Director Georgia Mjartan is interviewed about the increase in the need for shelter in Little Rock and how Our House is constantly filled to capacity.