Resources for refugees in Central Arkansas

With thanks to my sweet hubby for the information.

State of Arkansas Katrina Assistance Relief Effort
A clearinghouse of information about shelters and other local services available to storm evacuees in the state of Arkansas

Little Rock television station

Press release from the City of Little Rock, with list of discounts and other special information for those sheltering from the hurricane in Little Rock.

There will be a Job Fair at the Jacksonville Community Center on September 2 and September 6 from 9am-3pm both days.


Shelters in the Little Rock Area:

Red Cross of Greater Arkansas - Shelter open at Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock. Food and beds available. Call 748-1030 for more information.
Directions:
Take Exit 139A from Interstate 30 (Roosevelt Road exit)
Go west on Roosevelt Road to Schiller Street
Turn left on Schiller Street and go to Gate 11 (on the right)


Jacksonville Community Center, 501-982-1511.
Directions:
North on Highway 67/167 to Main Street exit.
Turn left at light at bottom of ramp
Go to second light (Municipal Drive)
Go left on Municipal Drive to second building on the left


Local television station's list of available housing

Arkansas Tourism list of hotels and shelters with lodging available


Local School District Registration Information (several refugee children already enrolled):
Little Rock School District, 501-447-2950
North Little Rock School District, 501-771-8010
Pulaski County Special School District, 501-490-6307