TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) – The City of Texarkana, Texas is investing $25,600 into the Ground Floor Collective’s 100 Families Initiative to strengthen the build-out of the HopeHub software system.
The HopeHub system is a software that allows service providers to communicate with each other to help support families in crisis. The system assesses families across 13 critical areas: food, housing, safety, substance abuse recovery, mental health, physical health, dental health, transportation, childcare, legal assistance, education, employment, and financial stability.
Funding for the initiative comes from an opioid settlement fund Texas obtained through legal claims against companies for their involvement in the opioid crisis.
“We are thrilled to receive this support from the City of Texarkana, Texas. This funding will enable us to harness the power of technology to address the root causes of poverty and crisis in our community. By connecting families to essential resources and providing wrap-around support, we can help them transition from crisis to career, replicating the impressive results seen in Arkansas,” said Kristina Rivas-Jones, co-founder and executive director of Ground Floor Collective.
The 100 Families Initiative started in Arkansas in 2015. It was designed to provide comprehensive support to families facing challenging circumstances. The initiative has been used in the greater Texarkana region since 2021. Each month, they host an alliance meeting open to all community partners and the public.
“This investment by the City demonstrates a commitment to supporting local families and building a stronger, more resilient community. With the implementation of HopeHub on the Texas side, Texarkana will join a growing network of communities using innovative technology to empower families and create lasting change,” said Vashil Fernandez, planning and community development director
The check presentation was help on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m. at Texarkana Texas City Hall.
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