BRAD

BLACK RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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OUR MISSION

BRAD empowers individuals and families to overcome barriers, enhance lives, and build self-sufficiency through innovative programs and strong community partnerships.

OUR VISION

Communities where people have a brighter future

Goal #1- Increase the visibility of BRAD to move individuals out of poverty.

Goal #2- Empower and support staff to provide high-quality services.

Goal #3- Expand capacity to serve the community by exploring current and potential funding.

Goal #4- Deliver holistic services that improve outcomes by adapting to changing community needs.

Contact UsOUR SERVICES

SERVICE AREA

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BRAD provides direct services based though a variety of programs based on eligibility in Clay, Lawrence, and Randolph counties in Northeast Arkansas.

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Clay County

BRAD serves children six weeks to five years through Head Start and/or Early Head Start in Corning, Piggott, and Rector. Senior Citizens meals are served at the Senior Wellness Centers located in Corning and Piggott and homebound meals are delivered in Rector, Corning, and Piggott. BRAD Senior Housing is available in Corning, Piggott, and Rector. Energy Assistance and Weatherization services are provided throughout the county. City route transportation services are provided in Corning and county routes run as scheduled throughout the county. There is no low-income requirement for transportation services.
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Lawrence County

BRAD serves children six weeks to five years through Head Start and/or Early Head Start in Walnut Ridge. Lawrence County Senior Citizens are served meals in the Senior Wellness Center in Walnut Ridge. Homebound meals are delivered in Walnut Ridge and Hoxie. BRAD Senior Housing is available in Black Rock, Hoxie, and Walnut Ridge. Energy Assistance and Weatherization services are provided throughout the county.  Citywide transportation is provided in Walnut Ridge and Hoxie and county routes run as scheduled throughout the county. There is no low-income requirement for transportation services.
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Randolph County

BRAD‘s corporate headquarters is located in Pocahontas and is also home to a food pantry.  Services to children six weeks to five years are provided through Head Start and/or Early Head Start in Pocahontas. Randolph County Senior Citizens are served meals in the Senior Wellness Center in Pocahontas. Homebound meals are delivered in Pocahontas.  BRAD Group Home is available for persons qualified based on intellectual disability. Rental Assistance is available through the Tennant Based Rental Assistance Program and the HUD Section 8 Voucher Program. BRAD also manages an apartment complex at a Low Income Housing Tax Credit Property in Pocahontas.  Energy Assistance and Weatherization services are provided throughout the county.  Citywide transportation is provided in Pocahontas and county routes run as scheduled throughout the county. There is no low-income requirement for transportation services.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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Contact us for volunteer opportunities in your area.

COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY

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OUR SERVICES

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Client Intake Form

If you are interested in our services, please fill out this form and someone will reach out to you!

Case Management

Providing holistic client and family case management, community assessment and engagement, and agency reporting.

Home Energy Assistance

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides payments to qualified families’ and individuals’ utilities.

Child Development

BRAD Child Development Programs includes Head Start, Early Head Start, Arkansas Better Chance, State pre-k and after school care programs.

Home Weatherization

BRAD Weatherization is an Energy Efficiency program for the Arkansas Energy office and Department of Energy.

Public Transportation

BRAD Public Transit currently operates five days a week in Corning, Pocahontas, Walnut Ridge, and Hoxie. Transit serves all ages ranging from children to senior citizens.

Housing Assistance

Designed to provide qualified low-income households (individuals and families) access to affordable private housing.

Senior Activites

BRAD operates 6 senior Wellness Centers in Clay, Lawrence, and Randolph counties. The Senior Wellness Centers are open 5 days per week.

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CONTACT INFO

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1403 Hospital Drive Pocahontas, AR 72455

870.892.4547

rhonda.ahrent@bradcorp.org

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

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