MISSION:
Immerse is working to disrupt generational trauma and poverty afflicting Arkansas’ most vulnerable youth. We’ve developed unique, research-based strategies for specialized care through programs that empower young people ages 14-24 to overcome crises and enter adulthood resilient and ready for life. Our proven approach is affirmed based on outcomes in the lives of our youth: their wellbeing and healthy connection to a caring adult; whether they’ve exited to safe, stable housing; and their increased earning potential, gained through our programs. We provide a broad, reliable pathway to healing through tools including trauma therapy, housing, life skills classes, mentorship, educational and employment supports and transformational experiences.
Our flagship Little Rock campus is home to The Station, Arkansas’ first homeless shelter for young adults ages 18-24. We also serve youth through LifeBASE transitional programming in Little Rock and Conway; a northwest Arkansas expansion is planned for 2026.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Provide/serve meals at The O.C. or The Station.
- Help youth with homework.
- Host a drivers license study group.
- Donate pantry items or snack packs.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
- One day at The O.C. ($2,700): Help meet immediate needs for youth from crisis including meals, shower/laundry facilities and the opportunity to engage with staff coaches and trauma therapists.
- Furnish a LifeBASE room ($1,800): Make a private room in our LifeBASE housing feel like home with furniture and accessories for a youth who engages with LifeBASE programming for 18-24 months.
- One night at The Station for one youth ($175): Provide emergency shelter for a young adult in our trauma-informed, dorm-style space that provides individual suites for youth ages 18-24.
FUNDING SOURCES:
- Foundation Grants: 32%
- Government Grants: 29%
- Individual Donors: 28%
- Businesses: 8%
- Other: 2%
- Churches: 1%
5300 Asher Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204
106 Parkwood St., Lowell, AR 72745
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Established: 2010
Employees: 60+
Service Area: Arkansas
Founder & CEO: Eric Gilmore
Board of Directors:
Jimmy Alessi
Christopher “Bo” Boschetti
Robert Cook
Steve Lane
Dr. Chris Larsen
Hanna Manning
Tanner Mezel
Robbi Riggs
Charlie Simpson
Carol Spenst
Stephanie Wilcox
Dan Williams
The 2025/2026 Arkansas Giving Guide is presented by Wright Lindsey Jennings. Click here to read a letter from our sponsors.