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United Way President and CEO Resigns to Accept New Position in the Community
Fort Smith, AR (August 4, 2021) – The Board of Directors of the United Way of Fort Smith Area wish to announce the resignation of President and CEO Eddie Lee Herndon, effective August 13. Mr. Herndon will be joining OG&E in the position of Community Affairs...
United Way Launches 2-1-1 Service Center to Aid Local Citizens
For Immediate Release…. Sebastian County and Crawford County, Arkansas…..United Way Launches 2-1-1 Service Center to Aid local Citizens (Fort Smith, AR- May 4, 2021) - United Way of Fort Smith Area is urging local residents to dial 2-1-1 to report trees and limbs that...
February 11 is National 211 Day
While 911 is the number to call for an emergency, there’s another number you should know, 211.. Every day people across Arkansas turn to 211 for information and support—whether financial, domestic, health or disaster-related. 211 is a free, confidential referral and...
United Way Classic has a Successful First Year
Considering a delay and restrictions, officials with the United Way Charity Golf Classic presented by Cherokee Casino and Hotel Roland still claimed it a success. See More
For Immediate Release – United Way – Pernod Ricard Hand Sanitizer Giveaway
For Immediate Release – Free Hand Sanitizer Giveaway (Fort Smith, AR – June 10, 2020) United Way of Fort Smith Area in partnership with Pernod Ricard will be giving away 6000, 8 ounce bottles of hand sanitizer to the public on Thursday, June 11th from 9am to 1pm at...
United Way of Fort Smith Area Announces Recipients of Blue and You Grant Funds
For Immediate Release… May 18, 2020 United Way of Fort Smith Area Announces Recipients Of Blue and You Grant Funds Fort Smith, AR — May 18, 2020 — Recently United Way of Fort Smith Area was awarded a $25,000 grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier...