Document Type
Fact Sheet
Publication Date
2011
Keywords
Homelessness; Health screening; Northwest Arkansas; Veterans
Abstract
On October 25, 2011 a one-stop service provision event took place in Fayetteville, AR. HOPE 2011, designed to serve those in need throughout the NWA region, was sponsored in partnership with the VA, United Way of NWA, 7Hills Homeless Center, and Central United Methodist Church. Besides services for veterans, a range of other services were provided to all participants including: blood pressure/ glucose, BMI screenings, eye exams, dental screenings, haircuts, legal aid, massages, etc. A lunch was provided through Community Meals at Central United Methodist, and the majority of participants received a bag of donated groceries, and personal hygiene items provided by 3bags2days.
Citation
Fitzpatrick, K., Hallgren, E. A., & Willis, D. E. (2011). Community Fact Sheet: Hope 2011: 3rd Annual Community Service-Focused Event for Northwest Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas Social Indicators, 3 (6) Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cfipoverty/6
