Document Type
Fact Sheet
Publication Date
2012
Keywords
Homelessness; Health screening; Northwest Arkansas; Veterans
Abstract
On October 23, 2012 a one-stop service event took place in Fayetteville, AR. HOPE 2012, designed to help those in need throughout the NWA region, was sponsored in partnership with the VA, United Way of NWA, 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, podiatry exams, dental screenings, flu shots by Walgreens, haircuts, legal aid, etc. A lunch was provided by Arvest Bank and Tyson Foods, through Community Meals at Central UMC, and the majority of participants received a bag of donated groceries, and personal hygiene items from 3bags2days.
Citation
Fitzpatrick, K., Willis, D. E., & O'Connor, G. (2012). Community Fact Sheet: Hope 2012: 4th Annual Community Service-Focused Event for Northwest Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas Social Indicators, 3 (8) Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cfipoverty/4
