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Our Community
United Way of Fort Smith Area, one of the
largest and oldest community-based organizations in our
area has a simple way of helping people. We discover
what the needs of the community are, and then gather the
resources to meet those needs.
We believe that all children, families and adults in our
six-county area should be safe, and able to reach their
full potential. Through numerous programs and community
partners, United Way provides a continuum of services
that support individuals and families – from infants to
seniors. That means that children and youth have the
basic supports they need.
Communities – both geographic and communities of people
with common histories and characteristics – are engaged,
safe and thriving. It also means that adults are able to
live independently and care for dependent members
responsibly.
The work we do through various community partnerships
is:
- Ensuring children ages 0-6 reach
appropriate developmental milestones and being well
prepared to start school.
- Supporting the education,
development and sense of belonging in children and
youth so they become responsible and contributing
adults.
- Helping individuals and families
achieve their highest attainable level of
independence.
- Making sure that individuals and
families are able to meet their basic needs and have
the skills necessary to attain and maintain
employment to be self-sufficient.
We are committed and accountable to
the communities. Through our work, we:
- Act as a leader and convener on
important issues in our communities.
- Partner and support a network of
community partners that deliver high-quality,
comprehensive services to the six-county area.
- Solicit donations to provide
adequate resources so our community partners can
deliver services that meet basic needs.
- Recruit several hundred
volunteers who help with the campaign and with a
variety of other activities.
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