FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As temperatures begin to drop in Northwest Arkansas, local organizations are stepping up to help those without shelter.

Quinn Emmett, executive director of the Northwest Arkansas Continuum of Care (COC) says his organization serves as a central connection point for people experiencing homelessness.

“I would identify what the particular need is, whether that's food or housing or transportation, and then I would refer them out accordingly to the agency that can best provide that kind of assistance,” Emmett said.

He says winter weather creates additional challenges for those living without shelter.

“There is a region-wide winter weather response that we do once the temperature reaches 15 degrees in the area," Emmett said. "We do have agencies in the area, specifical

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