LITTLE ROCK — Dorcas House, a facility for women who are recovering from domestic violence and addiction, has received $200,000 in federal funds, according to Chris Masingill, cochairman of the Delta Regional Authority.
The money will help renovate the facility and benefit the Dorcas House job-training program, which trains about 250 women at the facility each year, Masingill said in a news release.
The program helps participants earn a high school equivalency degree through partnerships with Our House, an organization that works with the homeless, and Pulaski Technical College, a community college based in North Little Rock. Participants may also receive guidance on starting a small business or taking courses toward certification and degree programs.
The renovation work at Dorcas House includes the construction of two security gates as well as the installation of energy-efficient windows and a heating and air-conditioning system.
Dorcas House in Little Rock serves women from 34 counties in Arkansas.
Arkansas, Pages 17 on 12/22/2012