Document Type
Fact Sheet
Publication Date
2013
Keywords
Homelessness; Health screening; Northwest Arkansas; Veterans
Abstract
On October 25-26, 2013 a one-stop service event took place in Fayetteville, AR. HOPE 2013, designed to help those in need throughout the NWA region, was sponsored in partnership with the VA, 7Hills Homeless Center, and Central UMC. Besides services for veterans, a range of other services were provided including: blood pressure/glucose, BMI screenings, eye exams, dental screenings, flu shots by Walgreens, haircuts, legal aid, etc. A breakfast and lunch was served both days and provided by Southern Baptist Disaster Relief organization; the majority of participants received a bag of personal hygiene items from 3bags2days.
Citation
Fitzpatrick, K., O'Connor, G., & Collier, S. (2013). Community Fact Sheet: Hope 2013: 5th Annual Community Service-Focused Event for Northwest Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas Social Indicators, 3 (16) Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cfipoverty/2
