The Interfaith Option for Homeless Families

Interfaith Hospitality Network opened its doors in the greater Little Rock community in 2005. Interfaith is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to help homeless families achieve independence and provide area congregations with local mission activities.

The Interfaith Network enables religious groups to work collectively to unite hearts and hands, providing shelter, meals, and compassionate assistance for families in need.  Host congregations provide safe, clean, overnight lodging and nutritious meals.

Volunteers further support the family by having dinner together, playing with their children and/or listening to the parents after a long day.

A Day in the Network

On a typical day in the network, families arrive at the host church around 5:00 pm by the Interfaith van or their own vehicle.  The evening is filled with group dining, conversation, evening activities, and preparing for the next day.  In the morning, families enjoy breakfast, make lunches, and head to work or the day center before by 7:15.

During the day, those who can, go to work, while others stay at the day-center to care for their children, or look for employment.  Because the Interfaith is limited to four families or 14 individuals, personal attention can be given to each family.  Needs assessments and tailored case management help Interfaith staff to equip the family with the “tools” needed to get the family back on its feet.