The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s nursing honor society, Alpha Delta Nu, is making a difference in the lives of homeless women in the Little Rock area by sponsoring the Arkansas Women’s Outreach organization during the months of October and November.

The Arkansas Women’s Outreach organization provides homeless women with health services and health education. It also offers HIV testing services, prenatal education, access to mental health support, and domestic violence support.

“This year Alpha Delta Nu wanted to make an impact on a much overlooked community in the greater Little Rock area, our homeless women,” said Mary Zanco, senior nursing student and member of Alpha Delta Nu. “Sadly, these ladies in our community do not get the publicity they so desperately need compared to that of other non-profit organizations.  We hope to change that.”

Alpha Delta Nu is accepting monetary donations for the organization. Those funds will be used to purchase first-aid supplies, pregnancy tests, and wet wipes. Donations can be made at Alpha Delta Nu’s GoFundMe page.

All items and donations received will be presented to Arkansas Women’s Outreach on Thursday, Dec. 1.

To volunteer, visit the Arkansas Women’s Outreach website. Every Wednesday night, the organization hosts a three-part event for the women, which includes a home cooked meal.

For more information, contact Mary Zanco at mxzanco@ualr.edu.