A Shelter for Youth Ages 18-24
On any given night last year, more than 100 youth were sleeping on the streets in central Arkansas.
Why a Youth Shelter?
We work with youth who have come from crisis, to make that season of life a launching pad, not a set back. Hear from our founder, Eric Gilmore, about how The Station fits into our wrap-around model to disrupt cycles of trauma and poverty in Arkansas.
The Big Reveal
Follow Immerse youth and alumni as they tour The Station for the very first time. These youth represent over 400 of our program participants across Central Arkansas who are overcoming crisis and entering adulthood resilient and ready for life.
hear from community leaders about the opening of the station
About the Station
A SHELTER FOR YOUTH AGES 18-24 THAT OFFERS PROTECTION FOR NOW AND POSSIBILITIES FOR THE FUTURE.
This Little Rock shelter protects youth during a vulnerable time and integrates them into Immerse’s proven youth programming.
The Station Features:
15 suites that include bedroom & bathroom
Shared kitchen
Recreation space
Counseling accommodations
Outdoor facilities
Overcoming starts here.
At Immerse, we’re building a path for youth to enter adulthood with pay potential, at least one caring adult, trauma care for total well-being, and housing that’s safe and stable.
Your donation will help us sustain The Station and continue to make change, one youth at a time.
“When I go to the other shelters, I see grown men and that’s one of my fears. I don’t want to get stuck where I’m at. I really don’t. And I don’t want to put myself around a lot of people to teach me what they’ve been doing their whole life. So, now I sleep outside because…I don’t want to be that person and I don’t want to learn the ways that they’re gonna teach me.” - Todd
Thank you to our donors who made the station possible!
Anonymous - Mabee Foundation - Federal Home Loan Bank - Windgate Foundation - Kevin & Stephanie Wilcox - Arkansas Community Health & Education Foundation - Ash Grove Charitable Foundation - Charles A Frueauff Foundation - Brett & Jamie Holiman - Fellowship Bible Church - Trinity Foundation - Brent & Autumn Beaulieu - William D. Heydel II - Jimmy & Diana Alessi - Uniti Group Inc - Crafton Tull Foundation - Tanner & Valerie Mezel - Mike & Virginia Robinson - Bo & Bess Boschetti - Chad & Angie Aduddell - Robert & Kimberly Cook - Phil & Michele Glover - Amy & Bob Keltner - John & Carol Spenst - Mike & Diane Tracy - The Robinson Family Charitable Fund - Gilliam Family Giving Fund - Spencer & Jennifer Ragsdale - Jerry & Christine Burchfield - Jerome Strickland - Zach & Sydney Foster - Robbi Riggs - Dan & Ellen Williams
Interested in learning more about The Station and how to support this program?