Homelessness

Josh Marvine speaks with Paul Curtis, director of the WayStation Homeless Day Center in Rogers, about the organization's new facility and community programs.

The NWA Continuum of Care has been conducting an annual survey called Point in Time Count for Homelessness since 2018. John Gallagher has been in charge of the count for the past three years. He recently spoke with Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis right after his team completed the 2024 survey.

On today's show, the latest data on people experiencing homelessness in northwest Arkansas. Also, NWA Fashion Week is more than just admiring clothing. Plus, sharing something in your closet.

A litter abatement program supported by the city of Fayetteville has resulted in 100 tons of litter being picked up this year. The program is called Pick Me Up and employs Fayetteville residents who are unhoused and underserved to pick up litter and debris along trails and homeless campsites throughout town. OAL’s Jack Travis takes us to the scene.

On today's show, a collaboration between the city of Fayetteville, Genesis Church, and 7hills provides a work lottery program for the unhoused community. Also, representation during the holidays. Plus, an Arkansongs Christmas special.

Today on The Outline: Considering numbers across the state, such as a $17.6 million grant UAMS will use to introduce more primary care physicians to the state. Plus, looking forward to a gong orchestra's return to downtown Fayetteville and Bentonville's annual leaf collection.

On today's show, NWA's need for more housing. Also, we hear from Anna Moss and The Nightshades. Plus, a new organization is helping families who are experiencing homelessness.

Carolyn Gordon, the director of affiliate expansion for Family Promise, met with people in northwest Arkansas interested in bringing their work to the region.

As home and rent prices rise, centers are helping find affordable housing for those experiencing homelessness in the middle of Northwest Arkansas competitive market. While vacancy rates lower in the area, the housing stock accessible is limited to certain populations.

As home and rent prices rise, centers are helping find affordable housing for those experiencing homelessness in the middle of Northwest Arkansas competitive market. While vacancy rates lower in the area, the housing stock accessible is limited to certain populations.