www.christianpost.com By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she is offering residents a “hand up, not a handout” through the state’s new 10:33 Initiative, which derives its name from the Gospel of Luke and vows to uplift Arkansans in crisis by connecting them with local faith and community partners who can meet their needs.
The 10:33 Initiative pilot program takes its name from Luke 10:33, “But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.”
Organized by Sanders’ Faith-Based Initiatives office, the 12-month pilot program will take place in Pulaski, Union and Pope counties and will help residents create a plan to address their needs — such as securing housing, transportation, employment or childcare.
Sanders believes the initiative embodies the compassion the Good Samaritan showed to a stranger and serves as a reminder of one’s duty to help their neighbor, regardless of their background or any disagreements.
“The purpose of that story, and what we want to be the driver behind this initiative, is looking for a way to bring our state together to help our most vulnerable citizens and lift them up at a time when they can really use a little bit of help,” the Republican governor told The Christian Post.
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