During my time spent at the Rights after Wrongs event on September the 15th 2023, I witnessed, several lives being changed in the brink of minutes with the services several of the vendors offered. There were HIV test, several employers, AR Adult Education, AR Workforce, Central AR Legal Services, District, and Circuit Court holding Leniency Court, Child Support, Driver Control, as well as speakers to assist with how to become more employable. This full event was centered around a person who has something challenging on their background being able to turn their life around with all the services located in one area. There were several volunteers to make this happen, up to an including sororities, churches, masons, city of faith, workforce, as well as employers and many, many others. Throughout the duration of the event, the biggest feature that everyone was interested in, was the Leniency Court, which allowed people to come get their fines wiped away, or tickets wiped away if it was a mist, or a small felony. They also had Central AR Legal Services there to assist with the startup process of expunging people’s records so all they would have to do is take the paperwork to the court to get it finished. Food was provided, as well as several door prizes and gift cards. This event serviced well over 1000 people in the great Little Rock area. Attached is a picture of myself and Steven Vaughn who previously had something challenging on his background, but entered the TEO program under my supervision at the time. He graduated, and has since gone on to become the Director of Mission Services for Goodwill.
McZeal Wins Again!
In just under a month, Eric McZeal has won his 2nd Chief’s Cup. Mr. McZeal has been willing to work extra shifts and assist where needed in readying Baton Rouge for the remodel.
COF-LR Receives Commendation
City of Faith-Little Rock recently received this commendation from FCI Texarkana for their service to the community.
Gerald Washington Training Life Savers
Mr. Washington has been involving himself tirelessly in the community with a variety of outlets throughout a large span of his life. He’s been teaching Heart Saver First Aid/CPR/AED for the last 20 years of his life, which helps with preparation for any moments of medical emergency. In addition, he has been participating in volunteering in multiple other organizations. First, he’s been volunteering by providing free classes at the local churches, Boys & Girl Club, YMCA, and local women shelters. Secondly, he has been volunteering and assisting with Special Olympics since 1985. Lastly, a volunteer in support of Development Disability Adults with ARC Baton Rouge. Overall, Mr. Washington has been a very beneficial aid to the community throughout his life, which only begins to grow in time. This is seen with his newest endeavor of learning and teaching sign language. Only time will tell what other endeavors await.
FaithBox
Little Rock recently added a donation box dubbed the FaithBox in September. The box is open 24/7 for donations and neighbors to have access. A donation portal through PayPal has been made available to the public to contribute as well as an Amazon Wishlist. Anyone wanting to contribute to the FaithBox can use this link.