Agency Overview

Resident Programs

We offer our residents, both youth and adults, a variety of programs. The purpose of these programs is to provide education opportunities and develop self-sufficiency.
  • Literacy and GED Classes
  • NYPUM (National Youth Project Using Minibikes)
  • Neighborhood Watch and Resident Patrol
  • Food Giveaway
  • Nutrition, Craft, Parenting, Budgeting and Financial Counseling classes
  • Summer pool runs
  • Community Garden Project (Dig 'N It)
  • Computer lab and tutoring
  • Science discovery classes
  • JOY Club, EHC Club, 4-H Club
  • Smoking cessation classes
  • Resident Council Board
  • Monthly newspaper
  • BUST Poverty Trust Fund-Good Grade Incentive
  • First Tee

Community Service

Our Philosophy is simple, Invest back into the community and to help others to grow
  • Instrumental in establishing Tree City USA Board for Van Buren.
  • Member of Chamber of Commerce.
  • Representation on Main Street Van Buren, Women's League of Van Buren Van Buren School District Education Foundation, Leadership Crawford County, River Valley Museum, Sertoma Club, Rotary Club.
  • Founded non-profit 501(c)3 corporation to aid other non-profits in obtaining grant monies
  • On-site substation for Van Buren Police Department

1701 Chestnut Street | Van Buren, Arkansas | 72956 | (479)474-6901