Goodwill Industries of Arkansas partnered with four students from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service to strengthen relationships with the Latino community in Central Arkansas. The aim of the study is to determine effective strategies to connect with the Latino community in the area.
The lead researches for the study for this study were Nora Bouzihay of Jonesboro, Ark., Xochitl E. Delgado Solorzano of Springdale, Ark., Arijola Limani of Tirana, Albania, and Jeremiah Sniffin of Laramie, WY. Over the past five months, the student team interviewed leaders in the community and conducted focus groups with community members on strategies to do outreach to the Latino population. Their work involved providing recommendations to Goodwill Industries of Arkansas on creating a sustainable outreach strategy.
“Goodwill Industries of Arkansas would like to better serve the Latino community in Arkansas,” saidBrian Itzkowitz, Goodwill President and CEO. “The Clinton School of Public Service project has identified opportunities for us to increase awareness of our mission and connect these Arkansans with the services we provide. Working with the students on their project has been a wonderful experience for us. This project creates a foundation for Goodwill to broaden our community partnerships within the Latino community.”
This project is one of 10 to be completed by 37 Clinton School students across the state of Arkansas. These students are in their first semester of classes in the school’s Master of Public Service degree program.
About Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is a 501(c) 3 organization dedicated to the mission of providing education, training and employment services for people with disabilities and other special needs. Revenue generated through the sale of reusable donated goods at Goodwill retail stores is used to fund these critical programs for Arkansas. More information about Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is available at www.goodwillar.org
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