United Way of Fort Smith

09/09/2026

Two OG&E locations. One shared commitment to our community.

We loved spending time with the teams at the OG&E River Valley Power Plant and Fort Smith Service Center for our annual United Way campaign presentations!

These conversations are an important part of our campaign because they give us the chance to share where your generosity goes and hear from the people who are helping make a difference every day.

Thank you to everyone who welcomed us, listened, asked questions, and continues to show up for our community.

09/09/2026

We love seeing the impact of our Fill the Bus school supply drive in action. Thank you to the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club for sharing how these supplies are helping the children they serve.

09/08/2026

📢 Free Estate Planning Legal Clinic Coming to Fort Smith!

We are proud to partner with Legal Aid of Arkansas to offer a FREE Civil Legal Clinic focused on estate planning.

Eligible participants can receive assistance with:
✅ Wills
✅ Deeds
✅ Advance Directives
✅ Powers of Attorney

📅 September 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Fort Smith Senior Activity Center
2700 Cavanaugh Rd., Fort Smith, AR

To register, use the link or QR code on the flyer, or contact [email protected].

Please share with family, friends, and neighbors who may benefit from these services!

09/03/2026

The event is open to the public and will be held on September 12th at Darby Middle School. 5NEWS Daren Bobb tells us what to expect at the event. Fort Smith Public Schools

The event is open to the public and is set for September 12th at Darby Middle School. Daren tells us what to expect at the event.

09/03/2026

Our latest RISE Breakfast Club was the perfect way to kick off our 2026 annual fundraising campaign! We gathered at Fort Smith Coffee Co. inside the U.S. Marshals Museum, with beautiful views of the Arkansas River as our backdrop for meaningful conversations, new connections, and a little inspiration.

A huge thank-you to Arvest Bank for sponsoring our RISE Breakfast Club events in 2026 and for being such a strong community partner. We’re grateful for your continued commitment to bringing people together and making our community stronger.

And thank you to everyone who joined us! Your passion, ideas, and dedication are what make this group so special!

We would love to have your company join us for the 2026 campaign. For information on how we can tailor a campaign to meet your needs, contact Maddie at [email protected] or call 479-782-1311.
Arvest Bank
Photo Credit: Jillian Grouse Photography

09/02/2026

🛍️ We Need Your Plastic Bags!

Have a cabinet overflowing with plastic grocery bags? We can put them to good use! 🙌

Our Meals for Kids Backpack Program is in need of clean plastic grocery bags to help us prepare and distribute weekend food bags to children in our community.

Instead of throwing them away, donate them to The Clearinghouse and help us keep Meals for Kids moving each week! 💛

📍 Drop off at The Clearinghouse, 4420 Wheeler Ave., Fort Smith
🕗 Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM

Every little donation helps us serve our kids! 🛍️❤️

09/01/2026

Don't miss the Fort Smith Boys Home Auto Show on September 12th. Listen in for details! 5NEWS Daren Bobb

This year's event is set for Saturday, September 12th. Daren finds out more about what to expect.

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08/27/2026

August has been all about coming together at ArcBest!

Throughout the month, we’ve had the privilege of sharing United Way of Fort Smith Area’s mission and the impact of our work through campaign presentations with ArcBest employees.

These conversations are an important part of our annual campaign because they give employees the opportunity to see how their generosity helps create a stronger, healthier community and provides opportunities for people across our six-county service area.

We are especially grateful to our 2026 Campaign Chair, Bridget Jones from ABB Motors and Drives US , for joining us for these presentations. Bridget brings such incredible passion and enthusiasm to the United Way mission, and her commitment to inspiring others to give, advocate and get involved is truly making a difference.

Thank you, ArcBest, for continuing to invest in our community and for giving your employees the opportunity to be part of something bigger. Every gift matters. Every act of kindness matters.

Fort Smith Boys Home Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs Girls Inc of Fort Smith Fort Smith Crisis Intervention Center Project Compassion Harbor House, Inc. Community Services Clearinghouse The Next Step Homeless Services