SPRINGDALE, Ark. — A statewide initiative aimed at helping Arkansans overcome poverty and achieve long-term stability is expanding to Washington County, bringing schools, health care providers, nonprofits, and government agencies together to better connect families with the resources they need.
Springdale Public Schools hosted a kickoff meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13, for the 10:33 Initiative, a program launched by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to help Arkansans move from ‘crisis to career.’
The initiative addresses a common challenge for families experiencing financial hardship: While assistance may be available, finding and accessing services through multiple organizations can be difficult, especially when several problems arise at once…