Our House in Little Rock, AR

What Our House in Little Rock, AR does

Our House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization headquartered at 302 E Roosevelt Road in Little Rock, Arkansas, founded in 1987 to serve homeless and near-homeless families in Central Arkansas. The organization operates the only family shelter in Central Arkansas with on-site childcare, delivering a two-generation model in which adults receive emergency shelter (80 beds), transitional housing (13 Family House units), workforce development through the Career Center (with 288 Employer Alliance business partners), on-site mental health services, and case management, while children are served simultaneously through the NAEYC-accredited Bright Beginnings Child Development Center (serving 60+ children daily, ages 6 weeks to 5 years) and the Our Club out-of-school youth program (serving approximately 90 youth daily). Auxiliary programs include the Stability Program (12-month wraparound case management for housing-insecure families with mental health or substance abuse challenges), on-site healthcare clinics operated in partnership with Arkansas Children's Hospital, ARcare telehealth, and UAMS, and free legal clinics for record sealing in partnership with Arkansas Legal Aid and ACIC. The organization has founded two subsidiary entities: Potluck Food Rescue (spun off in 1989, now serving 7,000 people weekly) and Harmony Health Clinic (founded in 2006). Technology infrastructure is limited to standard nonprofit tools: HMIS for client tracking, telehealth platforms, and basic virtual class/calendar systems.

The organization's revenue model is fundamentally donation-driven, with five primary streams: individual and corporate donations (including Amazon Wish List and Kroger Community Rewards programs), event fundraising through signature events like Dinner on the Grounds and Home for the Holidays, proceeds from two resale store locations (Little Rock and North Little Rock), government grants (SAMHSA, Arkansas TANF), and foundation grants (Heart of Arkansas United Way, Siemer Institute for Family Stability, Regions Foundation). Direct services to clients are provided free of charge; only Bright Beginnings childcare operates on tiered monthly unit pricing ($708-$857/month depending on age). The organization is led by Executive Director Ben Goodwin (since 2017) with a Board of Directors chaired by Dr. Rick Smith, employs 101-250 staff supplemented by AmeriCorps members and 2,000+ volunteers annually, and holds a Four-Star Charity Navigator rating. In 2025, Our House served 2,928 clients, placed 398 adults in full-time employment at an average wage of $13.25/hour, achieved 96% of shelter residents moving up the housing ladder, and announced the Building New Beginnings capital project that will add 11 new Family Housing units and 4,800 sq ft of program space.

Name

Our House in Little Rock, AR

Legal name

Our House Inc.

Website

https://ourhouseshelter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Our House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Little Rock, Arkansas that operates the only family shelter in Central Arkansas with on-site childcare, providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, workforce development, NAEYC-accredited childcare, youth programming, and on-site healthcare to homeless and near-homeless families through a two-generation service model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Family housing programs
• Workforce development services
• Early childhood education
• Social services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: Our House relies heavily on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization has an Amazon Wish List for in-kind donations and participates in Kroger Community Rewards program where supporters can direct donations.
2. Event Fundraising: Annual signature events including Dinner on the Grounds and Home for the Holidays generate fundraising revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and auction items.
3. Resale Store Proceeds: Two resale store locations (825 N University Ave, Little Rock and North Little Rock) sell donated goods with proceeds supporting operational costs.
4. Government and Foundation Grants: Our House receives grants from government entities including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Arkansas TANF program, and various private foundations including the Siemer Institute for Family Stability.
5. Combined Federal Campaign: Participates in the Combined Federal Campaign allowing federal employees to make payroll deductions to support the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Our House is a nonprofit social services organization that provides a continuum of shelter, housing, and supportive programs to homeless and near-homeless families in Central Arkansas. Its core offerings include an 80-bed emergency shelter, 13-unit transitional Family House, the Career Center for workforce development, Bright Beginnings NAEYC-accredited childcare, the Our Club youth program, the Stability Program for wraparound case management, and on-site mental health and healthcare services.

Product overview

Our House is a single-site nonprofit shelter and social services organization in Little Rock, AR, offering an integrated continuum of programs rather than a modular product platform. The core offerings work together as a two-generation approach: adults access Housing (80-bed Shelter plus 13-unit Family House), the Career Center for employment, and Mental Health Services, while children are served through Bright Beginnings Child Development Center (childcare/preschool) and Our Club Youth Program (afterschool/summer). The Stability Program provides wraparound case management for at-risk families, AmeriCorps National Service mobilizes volunteers, and the Resale Store generates revenue. The Building New Beginnings expansion will add 11 housing units and program space by 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Programs (Shelter & Family House)
• Career Center
• Bright Beginnings Child Development Center
• Our Club Youth Program
• Stability Program
• Mental Health Services
• AmeriCorps National Service
• Our House Resale Store

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of shelter residents moved up the housing ladder
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arkansas Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023ACH clinic operates on-site at Our House campus providing pediatric healthcare services to shelter children and families
• ARcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelehealth clinic services provided on-site at Our House for clients needing medical consultations and prescriptions
• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUAMS Stability Program partners with Our House to provide comprehensive health and family stability services through interdisciplinary team approach
• Harmony Health CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Our House to provide dental, vision, and medical services to homeless individuals regardless of ability to pay
• Potluck Food RescuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Our House, this food rescue organization feeds 7,000 people weekly by rescuing surplus food from retailers and distributing to those in need
• Arkansas Legal AidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free legal services for record sealing clinic helping clients clear criminal records to improve employment prospects
• Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Arkansas Legal Aid for record sealing clinic helping clients expunge criminal records
• Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency response partner for tornado relief providing shelter, meals, and recovery support
• CareLinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered during tornado relief to provide meal services and support to displaced families
• Boys and Girls ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered during tornado relief to provide services for displaced youth
• Staley ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for SOAR program providing employment and job training services to help clients achieve self-sufficiency
• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards program allows customers to designate donations to Our House through their grocery purchases
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Wish List enables direct in-kind donations of supplies and goods needed by Our House clients
• 288 Employer Alliance BusinessescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 288 businesses that hire Our House clients through the Career Center Employer Alliance program, providing employment opportunities for shelter residents and homeless individuals

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: Large national federation providing shelter, housing, immigration, and social services across thousands of locations. Operates emergency shelters, transitional housing, and case management broadly comparable to Our House's programs.
• The Salvation Army: International nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, food services, and case management. Operates comparable shelter and wraparound services on a much larger geographic scale.

Direct peers

• Covenant House: National nonprofit providing shelter, childcare, education, and job training for youth and families experiencing homelessness. Comparable wraparound service model with childcare and youth development focus.
• Atlanta Mission: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, recovery programs, and workforce development with multiple campus locations serving homeless individuals and families. Comparable integrated services and family-focused programs.
• Haven for Hope: San Antonio-based campus-model shelter providing comprehensive services including housing, childcare, healthcare, and workforce development for people experiencing homelessness. Closely comparable integrated campus approach.
• Caritas of Austin: Austin, Texas-based nonprofit providing shelter, case management, childcare, and workforce development for people experiencing homelessness. Closely comparable two-generation wraparound service model in a mid-size Southern city.
• Pine Street Inn: Boston-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and workforce development for individuals experiencing homelessness. Similar comprehensive services with strong employment outcome focus.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit network that mobilizes communities to help families experiencing homelessness achieve sustainable independence through shelter, prevention, and stabilization programs. Directly comparable two-generation family shelter model.

Others

• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National advocacy and policy organization focused on preventing and ending homelessness. Not a direct service provider but a peer in mission space, shaping the policy and funding environment for organizations like Our House.

Regional players

• Heart of Arkansas United Way: Regional United Way affiliate in Central Arkansas that funds Our House and other social services. Functions as both a funder and a coordinating body for similar nonprofit services in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ourhouseshelter
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ourhouseLR
• Facebookfacebook.com/ourhouseshelter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/our-house
• Instagraminstagram.com/OurHouseShelter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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