Our mission

We operate a bridge housing community to help Northwest Arkansas end homelessness. We welcome people who have experienced long-term homelessness or face complex barriers to regaining housing into our safe, supportive living environment. In our program we promote physical, mental, spiritual well-being and provide housing-focused support to help each person move into a place of their own. In our community, we advocate for the expansion of supportive housing options and join efforts that promote housing justice.

Our vision

We see a future where every person has a safe, appropriate home—including people who face complex barriers to maintaining stable housing. We connect our daily work of providing shelter and support to the deeper work for housing justice in our society.

Our core values

We recognize each person has inherent worth and is entitled to respect, equal treatment, and the freedom to make their own choices.

Empathy

We are open to the experiences of others and accept others without judgment.

Empowerment

We recognize each person has strengths and abilities and our role is to support and empower them to exercise those abilities to achieve their goals.

Accountability

We all expect to live up to our commitments and take responsibility for our actions. We accept the natural consequences of decisions we make and grow from them.

Interdependence

We believe people thrive when they live in reciprocal, meaningful, relationships. This means healthy interdependence is the ideal goal, not merely independence.

Service

We identify as a service institution. From the board of directors to staff to how we engage the community in our mission, we strive to demonstrate that it is a privilege to serve our fellow human beings.

For interested Student Interns:

Students at this site might be assisting with planning for the medical respite program. This program will serve those experiencing homelessness who are discharged from the hospital with medically complex needs.

To apply for this internship, please email Janet Gardner at healthcare@newbeginningsnwa.org with your interest and your resume/CV.