United Way of Fort Smith Area
WHAT — United Way of Fort Smith Area has been mobilizing the community to inspire change in the area since 1928. The non-profit organization recognizes the importance of acknowledging all needs within the community. It does this by bringing the community together to address critical issues such as early learning and hunger; investing in programs that provide the education, childcare, shelter and food that people need to be successful; and encouraging people to contribute money and time to improve the communities UWFSA serves.
Its Pacesetter Campaign runs through the month of August, which involves companies that receive United Way’s annual fundraising campaign.
The 2024 Campaign Kick-off will take place Sept. 19 at the Bakery District with live music for entertainment and food for those attending. United Way will announce the amount they raised for the non-profit agencies they supported during the month of August. All funding raised by the United Way of Fort Smith Area goes to the agencies they support.
WHEN — Launch event 4-5 p.m., community concert 5-6 p.m. Sept. 19
WHERE — 70 S. 7th St., Fort Smith
COST — Free
INFO — www.unitedwayfortsmith.org
United Way of Fort Smith Area hosted a “Touch a Truck” event at Van Buren High School in June. Children decorated the scribble car, which is part of the Fort Smith Police Department’s Community Outreach Program.
(Courtesy of United Way of Fort Smith Area)