Little Rock is facing a rising gap in low-barrier emergency housing (30–90 days) and transitional housing (up to 24 months) for individuals experiencing homelessness. These shortages fuel vagrancy, neighborhood instability, and increased public safety costs—especially in the University District, where opioid-related homelessness is most visible.

A rare opportunity now exists to address these needs at scale and at a fraction of the usual cost.

The Opportunity
Over the past three years, Mosaic Church has reduced the purchase price of the former CHI St. Vincent Clinic from $5.5M to $500,000. Renovating and repurposing this facility will create a permanent hub for emergency housing, transitional housing, workforce development, and community stabilization.

The Vision

• 2nd Floor
  • Emergency Shelter (up to 30 days)
  • Short-term Housing (30-90 days)
  • Transitional Housing (up to 2 years)
• 1st Floor
  • Divine Mercy Health Center
    • Dental Services
    • Radiology Suite (X-Ray)
    • Laboratory
  • Provider Services Hub
    • Case Management
    • Rehab & Recovery Services at the Opiod Nexus
    • Job Training & Workforce Pathways
    • Literacy & Education Programs
    • Legal Services
    • First Responder Respite Room
  • Personal Care & Dignity Lounge
    • Bathrooms
    • Showers
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Day Room (TVs, computers, phone charging stations, etc.)

Why It Matters

• Meets Little Rock’s Greatest Housing Gaps
  • Emergency shelter for those currently unsheltered
  • Transitional housing with wraparound services
  • Case management, recovery support, job training, and stabilization programs
• Increases Safety & Reduces Public Costs
  Activating a vacant property reduces vagrancy, strengthens property values, and lowers strain on police, EMS, and shelters.
• Strengthens Neighborhood & Economic Growth
  The center will become another anchor institution (alongside UALR and Mosaic Church) in the University District, drawing partners, talent, and investment.
• Immediate, Meaningful Impact
  Renovations begin upon purchase; program activity within months—not years.

Ownership

• Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas—Owner
• Vine & Village—Managing Partner

Leadership

• Jeff Dial—Director
• Paul Kroger—Executive Director, Vine & Village
• Mark DeYmaz—Directional Leader, Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas

Phase I (Purchase & Initial Upgrades)
Click here to give generally to Vine Commons or an orange link below to make a direct donation to one or more of the following items. We are in need of $1.2M by December 31, 2025.

• Purchase Price: $500,000
• HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing: $300,000
• Foundation Stabilization: $150,000
• 1st Floor Demolition: $125,000
• Year 1 Operating Costs: $125,000

Phase II (Sustainability)

As with the former Kmart project, attracting community-minded business and nonprofit partners will allow additional build-out and rent rolls to increase the property’s value while generating revenue to fund our work, supplemented by grants and donations.

Community Impact

• Meets the city’s highest-priority housing need
• Converts a liability into a long-term asset
• Reduces vagrancy and opioid-related crime
• Creates jobs and supports workforce mobility
• Strengthens property values and neighborhood stability
• Saves city dollars through prevention and early intervention

The Invitation
We are seeking $1.2M in private charitable investment by December 31, 2025, to acquire and renovate this facility. In return, we will deliver a generational asset for Little Rock and a sustainable pathway to hope, dignity, and stability for the people who need it most.