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United Way of Fort Smith Area brings communities together to find strength and share hope. It’s the way we rally in hard times to meet people’s needs so they can rise back up and build a better future.
Touch A Truck 2026
Touch-A-Truck Rolls into Panama on June 10 and Van Buren High School on June 17
The United Way of Fort Smith Area is excited to host its Annual Touch-A-Truck on June 10 at the OG&E River Valley Power Plant, located at 22042 AES Rd in Panama, OK, and on June 17th at Van Buren High School, located at 2001 E Pointer Trail in Van Buren, AR. This is our 3rd year partnering with OG&E in Panama and our 10th year at Van Buren High School in Van Buren. Touch A Truck is a fun, family-friendly event that brings our community together for a hands-on experience like no other.
If you would like to participate in the event and bring a vehicle, contact Mary-Kate Wewers at mkwewers@unitedwayfortsmith.org or 479-782-1311.
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