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2024 Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsoring United Way of Fort Smith Area events can provide a variety of benefits for businesses and organizations. First and foremost, it allows companies to demonstrate their commitment to supporting the local community and improving the lives of those around them. By aligning their brand with a respected and well-established organization like United Way, businesses can enhance their reputation and build trust with customers and stakeholders. See More
Save the Date for 2024 Events
Community Impact and Investment Celebration – March 28th
Raise Your Voice Rally – April 2nd
Day of Caring – April 18th
United Way Classic – May 6th-11th
Touch A Truck – Panama – June 4th
Touch A Truck –Â Van Buren -June 18th
Fill the Bus – July 26th – 27th
Power of the Purse – October Date TBD
United Way of Fort Smith Area Touch A Truck 2024
Police cars, Fire Trucks, 18-wheelers, and even a helicopter are some of what will be waiting for you at United Way of Fort Smith Area’s Touch–A–Truck event! This FREE health and wellness event will be held on June 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Van Buren High School. From 9 am to 10 am will be a sensory-sensitive hour.Â
This event offers a unique opportunity to explore and interact with a variety of vehicles and is a perfect outing for kids and adults alike. So, don’t miss out on the fun! Other activities include information booths and a free lunch provided by Arvest Bank. Follow us on Facebook at United Way of Fort Smith for event updates.
What’s Happening Now
2023 Honor Run
Join us for the 2023 Honor Run on April 29th! The purpose of this event is to honor all who have served and are currently serving in our Armed Forces. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, OG&E, and to our location sponsor ArcBest! Click here or scan the QR code...
SingleCare Prescription Discount Card
Healthcare coverage is one of the top concerns for people in our community. United Way of Fort Smith Area is committed to helping increase access to affordable health care and getting everyone the medicine they need. Many people who live and work in our community...
United Way Classic a Great Success!
United Way golf tournament raises $88,000 Andreas Halvorsen was champion Saturday at Hardscrabble FROM STAFF REPORTS Fort Smith Times Record The Fort Smith United Way Classic committee surrounded champion Andreas Halvorsen Saturday after he won the the 2022 golf...
Upcoming Events
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| July 26, 2024 - July 27, 2024 All Day | 2024 Fill the Bus , |
SingleCare Prescription Discount Program
Everyone in the community can use the SingleCare prescription drug discount cards for prescription medicine. Not just people with no insurance. There are no usage, age, or income limits.
Healthcare coverage is one of the top concerns for people in our community. United Way of Fort Smith Area is committed to helping increase access to affordable health care and getting everyone the medicine they need. Many people who live and work in our community struggle to pay their bills and have to choose between getting the medicine they need and paying for food, rent, or utilities.
Our United Impact
100% of Your Donation Goes to Local Programs
The United Way of Fort Smith Area provides funding, advocacy, and volunteers to 31 Partner Agencies in Sebastian, Crawford, Franklin, and Logan counties in Arkansas and Sequoyah and LeFlore counties in Oklahoma. Every year, over 700,000 individual services are provided to citizens of all ages in this community.
Health
2,700
Local school children received nutritional meals and snacks on weekends.
1,437
Men, women, and children received services and entered counseling to help them cope with crisis, abuse, and addiction.
Education
16,944
Youth and teens took part in recreational, educational, and character-building activities.
5,613
Local children received quality per-school services and early learning materials.
Financial Stability
11,071
Men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and instability were provided safe shelter and basic needs.
514
Adults returned to school, attended literacy programs, and were provided job training to help become prepared for society and the workforce.
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