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Northwest Arkansas Continuum of Care Helping to bring it all together in a concerted effort, the Northwest Arkansas Continuum of Care is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1992 to address homelessness in Washington, Benton, Carrol and Madison counties. The organization was run and led by an all-volunteer board of directors for 16 years, until the hiring of an executive director in June 2018. Since then, agency operations, reporting to HUD, community collaboration, coordinated entry, and finances have one point-person, which has streamlined operations significantly. The Continuum of Care is responsible for coordinating a community response to end homelessness in accordance with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In 2021, the board of directors began the organization's second strategic planning process to ensure that the organization is well-positioned for the next phase of growth to meet the needs of the community. Resources: If you are experiencing homelessness and seeking shelter/housing resources in Washington, Benton, Carroll or Madison counties, call 2-1-1 or (866) 489-6983. For more information or to volunteer or donate, reach out to the following organizations: • CREW (Collaborative Response for Extreme Weather) www.tinyurl.com/coldwxnwa • 7 Hills Homeless Center, 1832 S. School Ave., Fayetteville; (479) 966-4378; www.7hillscenter.org • Salvation Army, 219 W. 15th St., Fayetteville; (479) 521-2151; www.nwasalvationarmy.org • Salvation Army, 3305 S.W. I St., Bentonville; (479) 271-9545 • St. James Baptist Church, Fayetteville; (479) 273-1060; www.stjbc.org/ministries/community- outreach "Should I give money to people who stand on street corners with signs asking for money?" Maybe they are homeless, maybe they are not, but if a person is standing on a corner asking for money they probably need it. The best way to help people in need is to support organizations like 7hills, but you should feel free to help people on street corners if you feel compelled to do so. If you want to give, but are reluctant to give money, we always smile and wave whether we know the person or not – it feels good to be seen and acknowledged. Some people offer food and water bottles. Others do decide to give money. It's up to you to choose how you wish to interact. – 7hills Homeless Center LIVE STREAMING CATHEDRAL CHAPEL EQUIPPED WITH ADVANCED VIDEO CAMERAS TO LIVE STREAM YOUR WEDDING! CATHEDRALCHAPEL.COM CLCNWA.COM Here for your way of life. I'll work hard to help you protect your farm, with coverage from State Farm ® that's broad enough to meet all your farm and auto insurance needs. As your local agent, I'm here to help. Let's talk today. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL State Farm Florida Insurance Company, Winter Haven, FL State Farm County Mutual Insurance Company of Texas, State Farm Lloyds, Richardson, TX 1708171.1 Larry Bittle Ins Agcy Inc Larry Bittle, Agent 2786 N College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703 Bus: 479-521-6505 7 Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce