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VA Central Arkansas Homeless Program — VA Central Arkansas Health Care
Offers a range of services including the Day Treatment Center, HUD-VASH, and HCRV. They provide clothing, laundry, showers, and shuttle services for homeless Veterans.
Little Rock Freedom Fund — Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition
Provides bail assistance to individuals in Little Rock. They work to support pretrial release and advocate for criminal justice reform in Arkansas.
Arkansas Community Health Centers — Arkansas Primary Care Association
Provides a directory of community health centers throughout Arkansas offering affordable medical, dental, and pharmacy services. These centers operate on a sliding-fee scale based on income.
Black River Area Development Corporation (BRAD) — BRAD
Offers a variety of social services including energy assistance, housing support, and community development programs. They focus on helping low-income families achieve economic stability.
Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council — CSCDC
Provides community-based services including case management, emergency assistance, and housing support. They work to improve the quality of life for low-income families in their service area.
Community Action Program for Central Arkansas (CAPCA) — CAPCA
Offers case management, financial literacy, and emergency assistance for low-income residents. They help connect families to federal and state programs to improve economic stability.
Arkansas Foodbank — Arkansas Foodbank
The largest hunger-relief organization in Arkansas, serving a large portion of the state through a network of pantries, mobile distributions, and senior programs.
Arkansas Utility Assistance Program — Dollar Energy Fund
Nonprofit program. A fund of last resort that provides grants to SWEPCO utility customers who are facing service termination or have already been disconnected. Typical amount: $200
Arkansas LIHEAP (Regular and Crisis) — Arkansas Energy Office / Community Action Agencies
State program. Assists low-income households with heating and cooling bills through regular and crisis payments. Payments are made directly to utility vendors to prevent disconnection or restore service.
Arkansas Weatherization Assistance Program — Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment
Government program. Assists low-income households in reducing energy bills by making their homes more energy-efficient through weatherization measures.
Arkansas SNAP (Food Stamps) — Arkansas Department of Human Services
Government program. Provides monthly benefits to help low-income households purchase nutritious food. It is designed to supplement the food budget of families in need.
Customer Service Representative — Walgreens
Customer service position at a second-chance friendly employer.
Retail Sales Associate — TJ Maxx
Retail role with a company that considers applicants with conviction records.
Delivery Driver — CVS Health
Delivery driver role at a company that considers qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records.
Retail Sales Associate — Bath & Body Works
Entry-level retail position at the Outlets of Little Rock.
Arkansas Community Action Agency
Local Arkansas Community Action Agency offering emergency rent, utility, and food assistance.
Arkansas Benefits Portal
Official Arkansas portal to apply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other cash and food assistance.
Arkansas Tobacco Quitline
The Arkansas Tobacco Quitline offers free, confidential phone coaching to help you quit smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to speak with a trained quit coach. Many callers qualify for free nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges mailed to their home. Open to all Arkansas residents — no insurance required. Coaching is available in English and Spanish, with specialized support for pregnant smokers, teens, and veterans.
1st Arkansas Bail Bonds
Licensed bail bond company serving Mountain Home. Agents available to post bond and help secure release from jail, typically charging a state-regulated percentage of the total bond amount. Call for current rates and 24/7 availability.
Bobby Cox Bonding
Licensed bail bond company serving Little Rock. Agents available to post bond and help secure release from jail, typically charging a state-regulated percentage of the total bond amount. Call for current rates and 24/7 availability.
Free Grief Counseling & Consultation – Arkansas
Free professional grief counseling and consultation services available to Arkansas residents. Individual and family sessions help those coping with the loss of a loved one, with no cost and no insurance required. Reach out to schedule a confidential consultation. The Grief.com National Helpline (800-537-9353) offers free 24/7 grief support, and SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) provides free referrals to local grief counseling and mental health services.
Free Grief Support Groups – Arkansas
Free grief support groups meeting in Little Rock and throughout Arkansas. GriefShare offers weekly in-person and online grief recovery support groups where you can find comfort, encouragement, and practical help after the loss of a loved one. The Compassionate Friends provides free support specifically for families grieving the death of a child, with local chapters across Arkansas. The National Alliance for Grieving Children (Hellogrief) connects families with free children's grief support programs statewide.
Same Day Pay Gig Work – Arkansas
Same-day pay gig work available in Arkansas through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Amazon Flex, Instacart, and Shipt. Sign up on each platform's website.
Free Yoga – Arkansas Community Centers
Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services connects residents to free yoga and wellness programs at community centers statewide.
Senior Centers Free Tai Chi – Arkansas
Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services connects residents to free Tai Chi and wellness programs at community centers statewide.
Habitat for Humanity – Arkansas
Habitat for Humanity Arkansas partners with families to build safe, affordable homes. Offers zero-interest mortgages and home repair programs across Arkansas.
Amazon Fulfillment Center Jobs – Arkansas
Amazon is hiring in Arkansas at fulfillment and distribution centers. Roles include warehouse associate, sorter, and delivery station associate. Competitive pay and benefits from day one.
Arkansas State University – Aviation Science
A&P mechanic training with FAA Part 147 approval. Covers reciprocating and turbine engines, hydraulics, avionics basics, and aircraft structures.
St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Room - Little Rock
Free clothing distribution for low-income individuals and families. Gently used clothing for all ages available at no cost through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
The Salvation Army - Little Rock Food Pantry
Free food pantry providing groceries and emergency food assistance to Little Rock families and individuals. Part of Feeding America network.
Our House Shelter - Little Rock
Arkansas' largest homeless shelter, providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, meals, childcare, and job training for families and individuals.
Samaritan House - Little Rock
Transitional housing and support services for homeless men, women, and families. Case management, job readiness, and financial literacy programs.
Quapaw Center - Little Rock
Free and low-cost mental health crisis services and outpatient counseling. State-funded. Crisis stabilization, walk-in services, and psychiatric evaluation.
Ozark Guidance Center - Fayetteville
Low-cost outpatient mental health counseling, psychiatric services, and crisis intervention. Medicaid and state funding accepted. Sliding scale available.
Decision Point Center - Bentonville
Low-cost faith-based residential drug and alcohol treatment. Sliding scale fees, accepts Medicaid and private insurance. 90-day program with aftercare.
Quapaw House - Hot Springs
Free and low-cost residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Sliding scale fees, Medicaid and state funding available for qualifying residents.
East Arkansas Family Health Center - Jonesboro
FQHC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy to uninsured and low-income residents of northeast Arkansas. Sliding fee scale. Returning citizens are welcome.
Central Arkansas Area Health Education Center - 12th Street Clinic
FQHC-affiliated community health center providing primary care, preventive services, and chronic disease management for uninsured and low-income individuals in Little Rock. Sliding fee scale based on income. Returning citizens welcome.
JB Hunt - Free CDL Training Program
JB Hunt Transport, one of the largest US carriers, offers free CDL training through the JB Hunt CDL Training Program at multiple locations nationwide. Felon-friendly — reviews each application individually. Training covers Class A CDL, intermodal, dedicated, and over-the-road. Trainees commit to driving for JB Hunt after graduation. Training sites in Arkansas, Texas, Georgia, California, and more. Nationwide hiring.
USA Truck - Free CDL Training
USA Truck offers a free CDL training program and is known to hire applicants with felony records on a case-by-case basis. Training covers all aspects of Class A CDL licensing. Graduates commit to driving for USA Truck after completing the program. Hires nationwide with terminals across the southern and central US. Non-violent felonies considered.
Arkansas College Application Week - Little Rock
Free college application help in Little Rock through Arkansas College Application Week and the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. Counselors assist with applications to UAFS, Pulaski Tech, UALR, and other Arkansas colleges. FAFSA and scholarship guidance included.
Arkansas Literacy Council - GED Prep, Little Rock
The Arkansas Literacy Council connects adults with free GED preparation classes and tutoring in Little Rock. Volunteer tutors help students pass all four GED subject tests. Returning citizens welcome.
SSA Office - Little Rock, AR
Social Security Administration office serving Little Rock and central Arkansas. Full SSA services including SSDI/SSI applications, retirement benefits, Medicare enrollment, and replacement Social Security cards for returning citizens.
SSA Office - Fort Smith, AR
Social Security Administration office serving Fort Smith and western Arkansas. Handles all SSA services including disability, SSI, retirement, and card replacement.
Rock Region METRO - Transit Assistance (Little Rock)
Rock Region METRO offers reduced fare bus passes for eligible low-income riders, seniors, and persons with disabilities in the Little Rock metro area. Reentry case managers can request emergency bus passes for clients.
Arkansas Workforce Centers - Reentry Services
Arkansas Workforce Centers connect returning citizens with felon-friendly employers in construction, manufacturing, transportation, and food service. Free job search assistance, resume help, and interview preparation.
Arkansas Second Chance Hiring - Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, headquartered in Arkansas, is one of the nation's largest second chance employers. They actively hire people with felony records at processing plants statewide. Competitive wages and benefits.
Legal Aid of Arkansas
Free civil legal services for low-income Arkansans including expungement help, housing disputes, family law, and benefits. Statewide coverage.
Union Rescue Mission - Little Rock
Emergency shelter and transitional housing for men, women, and families in Little Rock. Offers meals, case management, and life skills programs.
Fort Smith Rescue Mission
Emergency shelter and meals for homeless individuals in Fort Smith. Provides transitional housing and recovery programs.
Arkansas Northeastern College - Technical Programs
Offers welding, industrial maintenance, HVAC, and electrical programs. Affordable tuition and job placement assistance.
Arkansas Apprenticeship Program
Registered apprenticeships in construction trades, manufacturing, and healthcare. Earn a wage while learning a skilled trade.
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Provides SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and other safety net programs. County offices throughout the state help connect people to multiple services at once.
Goodwill Thrift Store - Little Rock
Affordable clothing, shoes, and household goods. Job training and placement services available on-site for those who need work.
