Three years after completing Our House’s program, this family has continued to stay involved as members of our FRESH alumni association, the youth programs, & the board of directors. Single mom of two pre-teen boys uses her experience as a former client to contribute as a board member. What does life in a homeless shelter mean to this articulate 12-year-old? Our House means friends. Once overwhelmed with confusion & anger, he is now one of the most thoughtful & gentle 11-year-olds you’ll ever meet.
Once part of Our House’s youth programs, this teen is now on the Mayor’s Youth Council.
Think Our House only needs medical professionals when our kids are sick? Our volunteers in health fields fill a variety of everyday needs that are very important to our littlest clients.
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FRESH celebrates Easter with Little Learners & Our Club.
Meet two of our 47 team members in each issue.
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newsletter design & all photos by Amanda Woods, an Our House VISTA except pg 16 by Mindy Shelby & pg 22 by Georgia Mjartan © Amanda Woods or Our House 2007-2012
Cover Story: 3 Alumni Profiles, pages 4 to 19
Intro & Mary profile by Eric Schneider, Housing & Alumni Relations VISTA Michael & Morrison profiles by Amanda Woods, Communications Specialist (VISTA) & Mary Shue, Our House Alumna
Most Our House parents can tell you about the worries they had entering the orientation period at the shelter. Around every corner is a chance to get overwhelmed— from carving out a slice of home for your family on a bustling, ever-evolving campus to meeting the fair but strict demands Our House requires of its residents as parents and as individual community members. The following stories aren’t about overnight successes, but of three individuals gradually making the small but important changes that led them to forming an identity as a true family. continued on page 6
Photo: Mary Shue & her sons, Michael & Morrison Brown, nervously pose themselves for our cover photo on the back porch of their home.
Cover Story: 3 Alumni Profiles, pages 4 to 19
A glance at the list of Our House’s Board of Directors reveals many philanthropic members of the Little Rock community pitching in their collective ideas to make Our House an ever-improving social program, but one current member has the unique distinction of speaking from the other side of the Our House experience. Mary Shue represents a side of homelessness that many people overlook when they envision the affliction. Public consciousness often associates the homeless with broken childhood homes and early exposure to the more frightening fringes of society, but Mary describes herself as having been brought up “always supported and very much loved.” By high school, Mary had become impulsive and lashed out against this privilege. Perhaps overly aware of her safety net, Mary began a prolonged period of “abusing alcohol, drugs, and even people. I had a huge problem with my self-esteem and selfdiscipline, and I took advantage of the support I was given.” Ultimately, the time came when Mary’s parents had to make what she describes as “the toughest decision out of love” and cut off her financial support. Faced with the unfamiliar prospect of being on her own while raising her two boys, Michael and Morrison, Mary and her then-husband checked into Our House in March of 2008. Mary’s first memory of Our House was meeting case manager Justin Sanders, whose office was at the shelter entrance. Mary was immediately struck by Justin’s demeanor, which she describes as “very soft-spoken, concerned but not frantic, and comforting without coddling or babying.” continued on page 8
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Cover Story: 3 Alumni Profiles, pages 4 to 19
Above: Mary & Josie (daughter of Child Care Coordinator Andrea Lee) admire Easter eggs dyed by Tyrique & the other Little Learners during a FRESH volunteer project. Right: Mary’s family’s home in a natural, woodsy location gives her sons plenty of room for playing, including balancing on the new tree swings & climbing rope built by Mary’s boyfriend.
After a period of excitement, fear, occasional struggle, and adjustment, Mary found herself and her children making strides as a single-mother family in the shelter and departed in 2009 an “ emotionally and spiritually balanced person.” Mary credits the tough love she received from case management and veteran shelter presences like Operations Manager Corey Ford, a former resident. Mary says, “there were times they made me upset, and I wasn’t really grateful until I left.” The same Mary Shue that found stability at Our House as a resident has returned a leader—a steady worker, an amazingly dedicated mother, a board member, and a centered organizer and mind behind Our House’s alumni association, FRESH. She advises any currently struggling resident to “take it all one day at a time. Nobody is on all the time and there will be bad days. Spend time with the good guys and they will help you along, and—as hard as it is to understand sometimes—the employees are only here to help you. They are hard because they care.” continued on page 10: Michael’s profile
Cover Story: 3 Alumni Profiles, pages 4 to 19
“I was in the car. It was raining. My mom went in. I didn’t fully know what this place was. I thought it was another hotel. I wasn’t really scared, I just didn’t know a lot. When I moved out I started to understand where I was and what I was a part of.” What Michael Brown was a part of was something that will stay with him forever. Michael’s first concern as an 8-year-old moving into Our House in 2008 was learning how to be social and make friends. Though others don’t remember him as an angry child, Michael recalls suppressing a lot of anger, his need for friends compelling him to control his feelings. “I didn’t want to be the odd-man out.” He and his brother became particularly close to another pair of brothers while living in the Family House. “Albert and Octavian were like brothers to me. We did a lot of stuff together, got in trouble together. It was fun. They really made a lot of my memories.”
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Michael also had to learn to try different foods, since shelter residents can’t choose their own dinners. He remembers always hoping for hamburgers or hot dogs but is now glad he had the opportunity to try chicken spaghetti and salad, which is now one of his favorite foods. “I eat a lot more veggies now.” After one fun year with his Our House friends, his family was ready to move into their own home. Michael was sad to leave friends but excited to have his own room. “I got to customize it however I wanted.” continued on page 12
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In 2008, Executive Director Georgia Mjartan was impressed by Michael’s introduction of Our Club to a visiting Girl Scout troop, & she asked the polite & well-spoken 8-year-old to be one of Our House’s featured speakers at 2009’s Standing Ovation event. “It stunned me,” modest Michael says about being chosen to be the event’s youngest speaker. “I’d never been a good speaker, in my opinion, but I think I did ok.”
This year he is in his school’s TAG and AP preparation programs and is considering a career as a pilot. Outside of school, he plays second base and outfield on the Tigers, a baseball team with the Arch Street Youth Association. Michael stays connected with Our House through My Picture Perfect Summer. He was proud to have been placed in the oldest age group last summer even though he was a year too young. He no longer has trouble fitting in and being liked in any group. This is no surprise. As one of his school-mates proclaimed, “Michael is nice to everyone!” The wise 12-year-old is quick to rattle off a long list of positive effects of his Our House experience that will be with him for life. “I’ll reassess my goals. It’ll help me achieve more. I’ll be kinder to homeless people because I know it’s not their fault. I won’t be selfish. I’ll always give. I’ll be a lot better person than I would’ve been if I hadn’t been here.” continued on page 14: Morrison’s profile
Cover Story: 3 Alumni Profiles, pages 4 to 19
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Cover Story: 3 Alumni Profiles, pages 4 to 19
“When I first came here, I thought I was somewhere that seemed fun, someplace that you’d really want to be. There were a lot of kids here, and they got along pretty well.” Morrison may not be able to recall the difficulty he had adjusting after he moved into Our House in 2008, but he does know that “I was confused, but now I’m really happy.” At age 7, Morrison’s trouble dealing with his anger and confusion about his situation often led to disruptions in Our Club. He remembers lots of one-on-one time with Mindy Shelby, Director of Youth Programs, and Shelia Bradford, a frequent Our Club volunteer, who both always recognized Morrison’s kind and gentle personality hidden behind the angry outbursts. The stability of Our House, the non-judgmental children who lived with him in the Family House, and his mom’s boyfriend, who is like a second dad, have helped Morrison learn how to handle difficult feelings.
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Now, at 11 years old, he has not only made it through that rough time but has come away from it as an amazing kid who is always thoughtful and supportive of others. Last year during Our House’s summer youth continued on page 16
Photo: Morrison & big brother Michael release some after-school energy with flying somersaults on their backyard trampoline.
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Kids who move out of Our House love returning to join current residents’ kids for My Picture Perfect Summer. In fact, Morrison’s favorite Our House memory is the year that “Mindy let me go into the Green group when I was still underage.” Above, Morrison snacks with friends Octavian & Ransom during a field trip to the Governor’s Mansion in 2008, Morrison’s first year of My Picture Perfect Summer.
program, My Picture Perfect Summer, Morrison’s constant encouragement of his teammates won him his group’s MVP award. My Picture Perfect Summer has been the way Morrison and his brother could stay involved with Our House, helping with their transition away from friends after moving out of the Family House. Moving into his family’s new home at age 8, Morrison “liked it a lot because I had 3 or 4 new friends I could walk to every day.” He loved the chance to have pets, the first being two gerbils, and the most recent a huge pig named Boss Hogg who usually just goes by Piggie. Morrison, who tends to be pretty reserved, definitely finds his talkative side when asked about his pets!
Cover Story: 3 Alumni Profiles, pages 4 to 19
Owning a pet is one experience kids can’t get living in the shelter. After moving out, Morrison & his brother raised Piggie from a tiny baby, a gift from their mom’s boyfriend. Piggie nuzzles their legs like a cat & wags his tail like a dog, but the constant sound of soft snorting is a reminder that Piggie is all pig.
Morrison is also currently fascinated with his new electric typewriter. He spends a lot of time typing and arranging documents, “seeing how it works, testing it out.” One of his favorite activities with his brother is making stop-motion animation movies with Lego models. To shoot the stills for their movies, the boys use the brand-new digital cameras they were given as participants of My Picture Perfect Summer. Morrison likes that his mom is now an Our House board member. “I think it’s a better chance for us to see the people here. It’s fun to tell them what it used to be like.” Who better to tell them than one of Our House’s most successful young alumni? continued on page 18: the boys’ advice for kids
It can be scary moving into a homeless shelter for the first time. While adults may worry about things like finding a job or saving money, homeless kids have some of the same worries any other kid would have in any new place. Alumni Michael and Morrison know exactly what it’s like, and they have comforting news for kids who are moving into Our House.
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Cover Story: 3 Alumni Profiles, pages 4 to 19
Moving out can be a sad and lonely time. The boys share some hopeful advice for kids who are leaving Our House to move into their family’s new home.
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Above: Morrison & his teammates learn about the bass guitar from musician Rod Bryan during My Picture Perfect Summer 2010. Left: Michael & Morrison and their Family House friends Octavian & Albert celebrate the last day of the year 2008 by taking a field trip to a movie theater with Our Club.
Matt McLeod. Young Gardener. 2011. oil painting on canvas panel. 16"x20" This is the first in McLeod’s Faces of Hope series. The series reveals the dignity & beauty of the residents & families of Our House. This painting is based on a photo of Jarmaiya, a 6-year-old client in 2009’s My Picture Perfect Summer. Half of the final sale price of the painting was donated to Our House.
Georgia Mjartan It was a Saturday morning, and twelve 16- and 17-yearolds were up early visiting Our House as part of their leadership program. These were the select few who, out of a pool of 200+ high school students in the Little Rock Mayor’s Youth Council, had made it into the core leadership group. They were studying issues relevant to the city. The program culminates in a cultural exchange trip to South Korea. This day the group was learning about issues of housing and homelessness. My presentation focused on the devastating effects that homelessness can have on children. I passed around a handout with some heartwrenching statistics: homeless children are 12 times more likely to enter the foster care system than nonhomeless children, 80% of homeless children have seen at least one serious violent event, homeless children are 4 times more likely to repeat a grade. My point was not to shock these students. Instead, I wanted them to see that programs like ours—with help from volunteer mentors and youth leaders like them—can turn that tide of bad outcomes into positive futures for homeless young people. A few minutes into my presentation, I paused to ask if any of the students had been to Our House before. Four raised their hands. “What brought you to our campus?” I asked. A young man raised his hand. “I came with my church group.” The next said, “I volunteered out here.” continued on page 22
In 2007, Our House launched the state’s first and only summer camp specifically designed for homeless youth. Four years later, one of the program’s first participants (pictured here) returned to Our House as a member of the Little Rock Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council. (photo: 2007)
The third, a beautiful young woman with a great big smile on her face said, “I used to live here.” “When was that?” I asked. “Four years ago, when I was twelve. At first, I just came to the summer camp. It was great. They gave us digital cameras, and we did photography. Then, my mom was having some problems. She couldn’t make rent anymore. That’s when we moved into the shelter.” As she spoke, all I could think was, “It worked!” She was not ashamed. Her summer had been bright! Her memories were positive. Her family had stayed together. And this young woman had done so well in school and had given so much to her community that she had made it into the mayor’s leadership group and had earned an all-expenses-paid trip to Asia.
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join our team Child Care Coordinator Cook for Children’s Programs These are full-time staff positions. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to jobs@ourhouseshelter.org. Please reference position title in subject line.
AmeriCorps VISTA 8 VISTA positions available in these areas: Fundraising & Development Children’s Programs Adult Education & Workforce Training Volunteer Management In-Kind Donations Campus Improvement VISTA Leader (requires previous AmeriCorps or VISTA service) Members get an $858/month living allowance and their choice of either an Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,500 OR an end-of-service stipend of $1,500.
To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Sarah at vistaleader@ourhouseshelter.org.
by Callie Denne, Children’s Programs VISTA
With support from the Blue & You Foundation, Our House has implemented a comprehensive preventative health initiative which reaches residents young & old.
Three students from the nursing school at UAMS, Ryan, Kaylee, and Sarah, came to Little Learners to teach our preschool kids a cool song about washing our hands and told us why it was so important to do so. They also helped us learn the best way to clean a cut or boo boo: wash it first, put some Neosporin or antibacterial cream on it, and then put on a Band-Aid. Everyone falls down sometimes and it’s helpful to know how to fix it. We loved singing and playing with the UAMS nursing students!
In the morning we had visitors from the UAMS Audiology department. Jennifer Franklin and her team came to do hearing screenings for our preschoolers. UAMS students Robin and Caitlin helped with the screening analysis. This is a screening that is offered in most elementary schools and we are very lucky we could have it here at Little Learners. In the afternoon three students from UAMS pharmacy school came to visit. William, Rane, and Sara came to speak with our class about the importance of not taking medicine when you don’t know what it is. A lot of medicines like Advil and Tylenol look like candy. We should always ask our mom, dad, or adult friend
Caitlin Garrett, a student from the UAMS Audiology department, watches for Tyrique’s responses to sounds during the hearing screening.
if we are allowed to eat something that looks like candy. The pharmacy students also told us a little bit about what they do for us. When we see the doctor and get medicine, the pharmacists make and help us get that medicine so we can feel better. It was great to learn so much about the pharmacy!
Nursing student Ellen came to Little Learners on Monday afternoon. She read Little Red Riding Hood and helped us learn about stranger danger. It is important, especially as a kid, to know who is safe to talk to. Some adults, like police officers or firefighters, are our friends, and others are strangers. From Ms. Ellen’s activity we were able to learn some of the differences between friends and strangers. We also reviewed how to wash our hands and stay healthy.
hometown Monticello, Illinois previous job 2011 Summer VISTA at Our House Our House staff since June 2011
I am responsible for recruitment, orientation, training, & ongoing support for all full-year VISTAs, Summer VISTAs, & AmeriCorps members.
The sense of family & community that I feel on a daily basis. I work with such wonderful & caring people it makes it really easy to come to work every day & feel really great about my year of service.
Be who you are happy being. Youth are always faced with the challenge of peer pressure & the idea that they need to conform to what is popular, & I think it is really important for everyone to know that they are perfect just being themselves!
My mother. She has so much love for her family & other people & she never gives up. She taught me how to be strong when things are difficult, to keep your chin up when you’re facing hardships, & always to encourage others with kind words. When I am having a difficult time I know I can count on my mom to help me see the bright side of things & figure out how to make the situation better. My mom has taught me that nothing is too difficult to overcome & the most important thing in life is to be happy.
I love really awful television. The Bachelor, Glee, Dance Moms, America’s Next Top Model. I love it all!
education English & Spanish BA, UA-Fayetteville; MBA, UALR family married to Ganelle Grimm, Development Coordinator at Our House Our House staff since June 1, 2010
I handle finances, insurance, HR, tech issues, and oversee the Facilities team.
It’s interesting work. I’m always proud when people are successful in the program.
I was a project manager for WalMart Corporate Offices. I used to design the layouts of nonprototypical Supercenters. It was great experience, but it was a very intense work environment. I was a deejay at an AM country station in high school. I used to play program music & report the weather in the evening, & then play my favorite records late at night. It was fun.
I’ve actually been homeless. After completing my undergraduate degree, I decided to go on the road as a street musician. I lasted 4 months. I’ve played on Beale St. & Bourbon St., but I’ve also slept under bridges & played at gas stations for spare change. I think it helps me relate to the people we serve. The crucial difference is that I was able to go home, apologize to my parents, & get back on my feet. Most homeless people don’t have a good support system. We serve as the support system for Our House clients.
I like to play piano, ride bikes, & hang out with my dog. I’ve been remodeling a studio/shop at my house for the past year.
Manon Jacob Development VISTA Our House
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Jan Alman & Friends Jan Alman & friends hosted a family fun day & helped lay paving stones.
Arkansas Mavericks The basketball players spent a Saturday cleaning Roosevelt Road in front of Our House as part of a service learning project.
Dowell Evans Ministries Dowell Evans Ministries donated clothing.
Shelly Hawkins & Roberts Elementary Pre-K Class Shelly’s Pre-K students collected shoe donations for Little Learners.
Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness The New York City group donated storybooks that Our House can use to educate young volunteers on homelessness issues.
UALR Students from the speech & social work departments have been tutoring in Our Club & assisting in Little Learners.
Susan Underwood Susan Underwood donated 4 boxes full of art supplies for the kids.
7-year-old volunteer Preston Green (AKA Thomas Jefferson) rehearses in the Learning Center kitchen before his performance in Our Club.
Preston Green (pictured) Preston, a 7-year-old from Bowling Green, Kentucky, volunteered in Our Club while spending spring break in Little Rock. He wrote & performed a monologue as Thomas Jefferson, in full costume, & he made the kids a snack of some of the 3rd president’s favorite foods for his 269th birthday.
Laura Watlington Laura Watlington donated baby formula and bath tissue.
Drew Weber Drew Weber donated flip flops for the kids in our youth programs. continued on page 36
Lisa Chrzanowski
Lisa provides one-hour, intensive, individual budgeting sessions for our students interested in pursuing their financial education to a skilled degree. Students work with Lisa one-on-one to edit & manage their personal budgets, with an eye toward sustainability & savings. Lisa’s service represents a crucial goal of the Learning Center: to impart lasting, helpful knowledge for the present & future.
Joe Locke Joe is our wonderful Money Matters facilitator, a class which covers basic budgeting & savings skills. Students create a budget, talk about the fundamentals & importance of savings, & learn how to become savvy consumers.
Sharon Long
Throughout the year, Sharon has been an indispensable guide for our team as we launched a new program in the Learning Center. The program, Our H.O.P.E. (Health Options for Parenting Education), is scheduled to begin this month, & it would be absolutely impossible without Sharon’s expertise.
Denise Palmer
Denise leads the Hands-On IT class, in which students work through advanced computer programs such as Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint. In her 3-week course, Denise leads our students through creating business cards, agendas, & graphics, among many other things.
Maggie Smith
In the past seven months, Maggie has facilitated the highly popular Legal Education class, which has covered topics from Patient Rights to Marriage, Custody & Divorce, & expungement.
Individuals Twylla & Drew Alexander Jan Alman Amy & Hamlin Au Constance Bloodworth Phyllis & Dale Colclasure Dale & John Cook Carolyn & Max Davis David Faulkner Karen Greer Jon Michael Haslauer Julia & Lyle Heim Summer Henry Darilyn & James Hester Sarah & Theodore Hood Amanda Hughes Derick Malone Barbara & F. P. Maloney Janet & J.P. Morbeck Stacy & William Morris Mary Murphy M.J. Orellano Sue Pickens Cheryl Pride S.R. & C.K. Simpson Kathryn Thomas & Christie Gildehaus Bridget & Andrew Upchurch Amanda L. Webb Rhonda Wenberg Jodi Woods
Congregations Cathedral of St. Andrew Christ the King Catholic Church Church of the Immaculate Conception First United Methodist Church St. Anne Catholic Church Summit Church Government DHS: AmeriCorps HUD: Supportive Housing Organizations Heart of Arkansas United Way LR Junior Departmental Corporations Conger Wealth Management Morgan Stanley Vestcom Walmart Foundation Other Grants AFP Arkansas Chapter Windgate Charitable Foundation
Our newsletter turns 1 year old this month! All 11 issues, packed with photos & information about our programs, clients, and supporters, are viewable on issuu.com. Click on one of the magazine covers on this page to catch up on articles you missed or to re-read your favorites.
Campus Education Building Renovation January 2012 Learning Center A Learning Center Christmas January 2012 Learning Center Prepares Residents for Employment June 2011 Permanent Housing In Their Own Homes July-August 2011 Services Bus Passes Help Residents Acquire Jobs & Medical Care July-August 2011 Youth Programs Garden Club Week May 2011 My Picture Perfect Summer July-August 2011
Newsletter Year 1 Index: pages 38 to 41
Cathy & Laura February-March 2011 Charles July-August 2011 Cynthia November 2011 Hugh P. King: a Memorial October 2011 Jason October 2011 Joanne & Shakedra December 2011 LaShondra June 2011 Melissa, Kaleb, & Zadie September 2011 Portia May 2011 Sharon September 2011
Anonymous letter to the Learning Center February-March 2012 Mary Brown, alumna: an Our House poem January 2012 Robert, a single father’s message January 2012 Zadie, age 7: Back To School October 2011
Carl High April 2012 Michael Brown, age 12 May 2012 Morrison Brown, age 11 May 2012 Mary Shue May 2012 continued on page 40
Individual Volunteers Joseph Cherry October 2011 Parker Davidson, Eagle Scout January 2012 Kim Knollmeyer November 2011 Sean Morell Wins United Way Volunteer of the Week June 2011 Sam Rouleau & Nick Tucker December 2011 Group Volunteers ACCESS Life December 2011 Dunbar Garden & AmeriCorps April 2012 eStem February-March 2012 Keller Williams RED Day June 2011 Spring Break: University of South Dakota & Arkansas Baptist High April 2012 U.S. Pizza April 2012 Professional Services Volunteers UAMS Audiology, Nursing, & Pharmacy Departments May 2012 VSP Mobile Eye Clinic June 2011
Hamid Habibi September 2011 Letter from Eric Holsomback, Eagle Scout May 2011 Vegan Biker Dudes December 2011
Dinner on the Grounds 2011 Raises Record Funds June 2011 Tie One On December 2011 UALR smART Show May 2011 Wine and Design June 2011
My Picture Perfect Summer (8 weekly slideshows) July-August 2011 Youth Programs: Fall & Halloween November 2011 December Holidays January 2012 Our Club: U.S. Pizza Party April 2012
Monetary donors Thanks (beginning July/August 2011) My Favorite Thrift Store (beginning November 2011)
Newsletter Year 1 Index: pages 38 to 41
Clinton School connections May 2011 Our House’s playground turns 5 years old September 2011 Memorial of a resident October 2011 Our first staff profile November 2011 Making Connections December 2011 Our House’s 25th Anniversary, Part 1: Our Beginning January 2012 Our House’s 25th Anniversary, Part 2: AmeriCorps February-March 2012 Our House’s 25th Anniversary, Part 3: Our Alumni April 2012 From Our House youth programs to Mayor’s Youth Council May 2012
Janet Brown, Little Learners Lead Teacher November 2011 Callie Denne, Children’s Programs VISTA December 2011 Aaron Grimm, Operations Manager May 2012 Ganelle Grimm, Development Coordinator April 2012 Amber Hood, Volunteer Relations VISTA January 2012 Manon Jacob, Development VISTA November 2011 Brenda Reagan, Learning Center Teacher January 2012 Sarah Ryder, VISTA Leader May 2012 Justin Sanders, Family Housing Manager December 2011 Ty Stacey, Shelter Manager February-March 2012 Jessica Suitor, In-Kind Donations VISTA April 2012 Amanda Woods, Communications Specialist (VISTA) February-March 2012
AmeriCorps Week: CIA February-March 2012 AmeriCorps Week: VISTA February-March 2012 Our House Welcomes 15 Summer AmeriCorps Associates July-August 2011 Why I Am a VISTA: Amber Hood May 2011
Our House Named Best Charity July-August 2011 New Board Members September 2011 Shelter Manager Ty Stacey speaks at Clinton School November 2011 Our House Interns: Katie & Sade January 2012
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