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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
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Providence Park receives $210K grant to fund support services for Pulaski County homeless village
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. — Providence Park, a nonprofit working to end chronic homelessness in Pulaski County, has received a $210,000 grant from the Blue & You Foundation to support vital wrap-around services for its future residents. The funding will allow the organization to hire a licensed mental health professional, provide addiction recovery services, offer life skills and financial literacy training, and launch workforce development programs ready and available for anyone who moves in. Providence Park breaks ground to help the homeless For founder and CEO Errin Stanger, the project began not with blueprints or policy, but with a conversation. 'It really started with a relationship that I formed with a woman that was chronically homeless,' Stanger said. 'She happened to be resting against the front door of a previous nonprofit I used to run in downtown North Little Rock. I just sat down and started chatting with her, and realized she had been homeless since Katrina—that was 2005.' Moved by the encounter, Stanger began researching long-term solutions to homelessness across Arkansas and beyond. Her search led her to Austin, Texas, where she visited Community First! Village, a 51-acre master-planned neighborhood that houses the chronically homeless. 'I found the Community First! Village in Austin, Texas, which is founded by Alan Graham,' she said. 'We stand here today fully replicating what Austin has.' With support from Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde, Providence Park secured a 50-acre site in Mabelvale, just 20 minutes from downtown Little Rock. Phase one is currently underway and will include 100 fully furnished tiny homes, with the first 10 homes expected to be ready before winter. 'We are under construction and getting ready to build our medical clinic,' Stanger said. 'Thanks to the Blue & You Foundation, we've received a $210,000 grant to help care for our neighbors once they move onto the property and become part of our community.' Providence Park's model emphasizes more than housing—it focuses on dignity, community, and long-term empowerment. 'Within Providence Park, we are really building a neighborhood and focusing on community and really just loving our neighbors,' she said. In addition to housing and health access, the village will include a community center, commercial kitchens, laundry services, a chapel, orchards, gardens, and workforce opportunities within the neighborhood. 'You do need to pay rent to live within Providence Park,' Stanger said. 'It's $325, a flat fee that includes utilities. We know that's dignity—paying rent is dignity.' Residents will have access to the 'Community Works' employment program on site, with opportunities to earn income and build job skills. The village will also be part of Rock Region Metro's Southwest Loop, ensuring transportation access to and from the area for needs, and if someone wants to work off-site. While the scope of the project is large—eventually housing up to 400 people—Stanger said the mission remains deeply personal. Providence Park breaks ground on new homeless housing initiative in North Little Rock 'We realize that we will be starting at ground zero with many of these individuals,' she said. 'Chronically homeless means you've been on the streets for more than 12 months, or you've had four episodes in a three-year period. We just want to meet people where they are.' The Blue & You Foundation grant will help Providence Park do just that—by providing the care, compassion, and services needed to help Arkansans not just survive, but thrive. For more information or to support Providence Park, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Fox News
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Portland vs. Querétaro: Leagues Cup preview, odds, how to watch, time
The Portland Timbers host Querétaro FC in a Leagues Cup matchup this weekend at Providence Park. The Timbers enter the contest after a 4-0 win against Atlético de San Luis, while Querétaro look to bounce back after a 4-1 loss to Minnesota. Here's everything you need to know about Portland Timbers vs. Querétaro FC. As of August 1, 2025, the odds (via DraftKings Sportsbook) for the match are: This is the first-ever meeting between Portland Timbers and Querétaro FC across all competitions. Below are the last 5 matches for each team and the results:
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Brooks Lee's nice backhanded play
The Secret To This NWSL Team's Incredible Winning Streak | Full Time Review On this week's Full Time Review, Producer Theo is joined by Annie Peterson to go deeper on the Portland Thorns and the rejuvenation of their intimidating home stadium, Providence Park. Peterson looks back on the history of the team, as well what makes this group special, to better understand why the Portland Thorns are so good at home. After legends retired, and high-profile stars were set to miss the season, the Thorns have been far greather than some expected and go into the NWSL summer break undefeated at home. 16:23 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
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‘Horrendous': Fans stuck in line at Providence Park concert
PORTLAND, Ore. () — Thousands of Post Malone and Jelly Roll fans were frustrated and waiting to get inside Providence Park when the concert began Saturday night, with some in attendance describing the queue as 'horrendous.' More than 30,000 fans went to Providence Park to see the music superstars in the latest large scale music event at the stadium normally used for Timbers and Thorns games. Just after the gates opened at 5:30 p.m., no clear lines were forming. Many who spoke with KOIN 6 News said they were upset with the lack of park staff directing the crowd. 'This is horrendous. We've been in line for an hour-and-a-half. I can't believe it,' said Minnesota resident Zach Johnson. 'We haven't seen anyone tell us where to go. We just basically been following the mass crowd and doing our best.' Wes Wiegand of Forest Grove said 'this is the worst concert that I've been to as far as lines getting into the stadium.' 'We prepped and prepped and prepped to get here early,' said Donna Davis of Vancouver. 'This is horrendous.' Davis said she spent '$1000 for tickets to get here and the show started 30 minutes ago.' Harold and Cindy Priest of Tri-Cities, Washington said the line was 'just not right. My daughter, who's pregnant, just fainted and had to go home.' Ignacio Sotelo of Portland said he was worried. 'I hear Jelly Roll out there right now and like, hey, I want to go. That's who I came for.' Around 7:30 p.m., a Providence Park employee told the fans another gate was open — and people began to run. Security was no longer checking people's bags and just waved them in. The lines were cleared just before 8 p.m. But the lengthy wait may have a lasting impression. Concert goer Alvin Arlt, who said he was 'annoyed,' said he would not come back to Providence Park. Zach Johnson was even more firm. 'I will never come back here.' However, fans who spoke with KOIN 6 News after the concert said they had fun and it was worth the wait — just not the hassle. Last summer, two other large music events filled Providence Park and Portland Police Bureau Chief Bob Day said they're took lessons learned from those shows and used them for Saturday's concert. Post Malone, Jelly Roll expected to bring in huge crowds for Portland concert 'We have command officers that are working tonight. We'll have our mobile precinct up there. We're working closely, obviously, with PBOT around traffic, making sure that there's good, safe ingress and egress,' Day told KOIN 6 News. 'There are some tactical considerations that I'm not going to go into, but we have increased our awareness around so that we're able to provide the highest level of safety and security for the concert goers.' Heather Davis, the CEO of the Portland Timbers, said this concert is 'not that dissimilar to a Timbers game, but it is obviously bigger and a little bit longer. But (Portland police has) been great partners and they'll have plenty of staff down here.' There were marked and unmarked cars and motorcycles in the area to catch drivers who may be under the influence. Gov. Tina Kotek to OR lawmakers: 'Your work is not done' on transportation bill 'We let people know that you may make it home without getting caught by the police,' PPB Sgt. Kevin Allen said, 'but you may not.' Streets around Providence Park were also blocked off. 'The reality is we need to have space to work for those emergency situations,' Chief Day said. Creating a little space makes it easier for crowd disbursement at the end. 'It'll be open. People can cross the street freely.' TriMet offered free rides to people with concert tickets to reduce congestion and provide transportation to people who are intoxicated. 'For the first time, people will be able to ride to this concert using their ticket to the concert as a proof of fare on TriMet,' said TriMet spokesperson Mark Miller. Portland Bureau of Transportation made adjustments as well, with additional parking enforcement officers and increased parking meter fees. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mobile secures historic funding for affordable housing
UPDATE (6:30 p.m.): Millions of dollars were approved to fund affordable housing projects in the city of Mobile. The financing will help pay for four affordable home developments in the Port City. The sites are all part of a larger project addressing affordable housing needs. City leaders said they are excited to get the ball rolling on these projects and to finally get the funding to put it across the finish line. 'It's exciting', the Senior Director of Neighborhood Development Jamey Roberts said. This housing is aiming to ease the pain of finding affordable homes for low-income families. 'There's a shortage of housing, so we're trying to alleviate that some,' Roberts said. 'This is going to put a pretty good dent in it with the other projects we have.' Providence Park will be located on Cody Road, Fred Marshall Court on Moffet Road, Maryvale Village located off of North Dauphin Island Parkway, and Hurtel Crossing which will be located on Hurtel Street in the Mayesville Community. The $81.7 million investment will build a total of 218 new housing units. 'Maryville Place opened last year, 96 units,' Roberts said. 'We have one under construction right now. Over off of, overlook middle ring. That's 56 more units. So collectively, we're getting the unit count up.' Construction should begin on all four housing developments early next year and should be completed in 2028. PREVIOUS REPORTING MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama Housing Finance Authority has chosen four affordable housing developments for funding, and all of them are in Mobile. Former Loxley pastor sentenced for child porn possession According to a City of Mobile news release, the move marks the first time that many city-backed projects have been awarded in a single funding cycle. 'The City of Mobile partnered with local developers on several projects that were under consideration by the AHFA, and having four of them approved in a single year is truly historic,' the release said. The award will bring 218 new affordable housing units and a total investment of $87.1 million, including contributions from the city, federal tax credits, and state bonds through AHFA, as well as private capital from development partners, according to the release. Developments awarded funding include: Hurtel Crossing, 56 units, $1 million city contribution Maryvale Village, 56 units for seniors, $1 city contribution Fred Marshall Court, 50 units, $10.5 million city contribution Providence Park, 56 units, $7.5 million city contribution Except for the Providence Park development, which is receiving funding from the city's American Rescue Plan Act allocation, the city's contributions will come from Housing and Urban Development Disaster Recovery allocations given by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, according to the release. 'This is a transformational day for Mobile,' Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said. 'For years, we've been working to remove the barriers that make it hard for developers to build affordable housing in the areas of Mobile where it's needed most.' 'By contributing local resources and forging strong partnerships in the private sector, we're seeing historic levels of new investment,' he said. 'These four projects will strengthen neighborhoods, create new opportunities for Mobilians, and give more families a safe place to call home.' According to the release, the developments are in different parts of the city and will bring affordable housing options to 'some of Mobile's most historic communities.' 'This is a monumental step forward for Mobile, and I'm incredibly proud to see this level of investment and commitment coming into our neighborhoods,' Mobile City Council President C.J. Small said. 'These projects are about restoring dignity, creating opportunity, and strengthening the foundation of our communities. Mobile Police Department issues statement after man has 'medical episode' in patrol car and later dies 'This kind of progress shows what's possible when we work together to put families first.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
