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100 Families Initiative

Fines to Freedom: Hollie’s Path with the 100 Families Initiative

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Season 5: A Shot at Hope

More Graduations, Less Funerals: Leaders Unite to Reduce Violence

In this special series from Smart Justice, we explore the real stories of people impacted by violent crime—and the proven, evidence-based strategies that are emerging to prevent it.

Season 5: A Shot at Hope

Stories of Heartbreak and Hope in the Fight Against Violence

Season 5: A Shot at Hope

The Impact of Violence on Children and Families

Season 5: A Shot at Hope

How Fort Worth Is Reducing Shootings

Season 5: A Shot at Hope

Silencing the Sirens: Voices That Save Lives

Season 5: A Shot at Hope

Mothers Who Lost Sons to Violence Share Their Stories

Season 5: A Shot at Hope

How Credible Messengers Save Lives

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100 Families Initiative

Marilyn Sanders, executive director of the River Valley Child Advocacy Center (left), and Hannah Karnes, a former DCFS caseworker now with the Arkansas State Police (right)

100 Families Initiative

How Collaboration Is Changing the Face of Child Welfare

HopeHub Connects Agencies to Strengthen Family Support

100 Families Initiative

Collective Impact Isn't Just a Theory. It's a Monthly Practice.

Take a dive into the anatomy of a community alliance meeting and why it matters.

A panel of local leaders in Russellville in Pope County talks to out-of-state guests from Casey Family Programs about what HopeHub has done for their community. From left to right: 100 Families Initiative Community Success Manager Jeff Piker, Mayor Fred Teague, Police Chief David Ewing, and Journey Church Lead Pastor Steve Pyle.

100 Families Initiative

How HopeHub Transformed A Community: "It's the Secret Sauce"

100 Families Initiative

Philanthropic Group Awards $1M for HopeHub Technology

Funding will help enhance efficiency and reduce costs when serving families in crisis

100 Families Initiative

Fines to Freedom: Hollie’s Path with the 100 Families Initiative

Smart Justice District Court Initiative, EA Recovery, EA Church Engagement/CityServe, and North Little Rock District Court staff.

Prevention & Diversion

Highway Cleanup: Positive Change One Act of Service at a Time

Julius Buie

3 hours ago

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Prevention & Diversion

Rock Bottom to Role Model: The Transformation of Hayden Dougan

Nikki Stone

Oct 27, 2025

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Prevention & Diversion

Jefferson County Keep Arkansas Beautiful Post-Homecoming Clean-Up

Zhane Singleton

Oct 27, 2025

1 min read

Prevention & Diversion

A System for Success: A District Court Initiative Story

Nikki Stone

Oct 24, 2025

3 min read

Hollie's Story with the 100 Families Initiative

Oct 29, 2025

She Lost Everything—Now She Helps Others Rebuild

Oct 27, 2025

A Network to Provide More Than Enough for Foster Care

Oct 27, 2025

Unique Family Services: 100 Families Model Has Unmatched Results

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Featured Stories

Collective Impact Isn't Just a Theory. It's a Monthly Practice.

Philanthropic Group Awards $1M for HopeHub Technology

Restore Hope Showcases Model at Harvard's Social Services Summit

Fines to Freedom: Hollie’s Path with the 100 Families Initiative

Podcast

More Graduations, Less Funerals: Leaders Unite to Reduce Violence

Stories of Heartbreak and Hope in the Fight Against Violence

The Impact of Violence on Children and Families

How Fort Worth Is Reducing Shootings

Silencing the Sirens: Voices That Save Lives

Mothers Who Lost Sons to Violence Share Their Stories

How Credible Messengers Save Lives

100 Families Initiative

How Collaboration Is Changing the Face of Child Welfare

Collective Impact Isn't Just a Theory. It's a Monthly Practice.

How HopeHub Transformed A Community: "It's the Secret Sauce"

Philanthropic Group Awards $1M for HopeHub Technology

Fines to Freedom: Hollie’s Path with the 100 Families Initiative

Prevention & Diversion

Highway Cleanup: Positive Change One Act of Service at a Time

Rock Bottom to Role Model: The Transformation of Hayden Dougan

Jefferson County Keep Arkansas Beautiful Post-Homecoming Clean-Up

A System for Success: A District Court Initiative Story

YouTube Shorts

Hollie's Story with the 100 Families Initiative

She Lost Everything—Now She Helps Others Rebuild

A Network to Provide More Than Enough for Foster Care

Unique Family Services: 100 Families Model Has Unmatched Results