Fayetteville, AR Housing and Community Services

03/17/2026

Hi City of Fayetteville - we think we spotted the leprechaun just before lunch, carrying donated canned food at a time to a little free pantry nearby!

03/17/2026

Our office is currently accepting applications for the City of Fayetteville's Youth Advisory Council!

Information on how to apply can be found on the City of Fayetteville Boards, Committees and Commissions page: https://buff.ly/Mh3jSVN

Application Deadline: Friday, April 17 at 4:30 p.m.

02/21/2026

Fayetteville’s Extreme Weather Response will be activated tomorrow Sunday, February 22nd. Guest check-in begins at 5pm at Potter’s House at Jefferson (612 S. College Avenue).

PLEASE SHARE:

The current forecast shows a dramatic drop in temperature on Sunday evening. In preparation for a potential C.R.E.W. response we are looking for volunteers to help at Genesis Church of Fayetteville.

VOLUNTEER SIGNUP:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CACAD29A3FCCE9-61253626-fayetteville

Genesis Church of Fayetteville
City of Fayetteville Arkansas Government
Fayetteville Arkansas Police Department
Potter's House

02/10/2026

Happening this evening!

The 2026 State of the City will be held at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Feb. 10, at the Fayetteville Town Center, following the City Council agenda session.

Mayor Molly Rawn's formal address also will be streamed live on the City's YouTube channel. (Link to the channel's live stream in the comments below.) Afterward, the mayor will stay on stage with Matthew Moore, senior producer for KUAF's Ozarks At Large, and they will take a closer look at the ideas, decisions and priorities from the last year and how they impact the future.

Before the program, residents are encouraged to spend time in the lobby exploring tables hosted by multiple City departments with bond focus areas. Doors will open at 6 pm.

Free parking will be available in the Fayetteville Town Center deck, and the elevators will be open.

02/09/2026

Don't miss an opportunity this evening Monday, February 6th to join Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition and Legal Aid of Arkansas, Inc. for a discussion about housing and tenant rights. Dinner will be provided, and parking is available at AJRC's Community Hub and St. Paul's.

Know more- Tenant Rights, Debtor-Creditor Issues, and Voter Restoration

Mon 02.09.26 6pm to 7:30pm
Legal Aid of Arkansas Attorneys join us at the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition Community Hub a 203 N College Ave Fayetteville for these important issues facing many in NWA.

Join us for a discussion on housing and tenant rights with Legal Aid of Arkansas. We’ll also discuss debtor-creditor issues, landlord-tenant questions, and voter restoration. Come learn your rights, ask questions, and gain practical resources to protect yourself and your community.

Dinner provided
Overflow parking available next door at St. Paul’s parking lot

01/26/2026

Fayetteville’s CREW team has been hard at work all weekend ensuring every community member has access to safe, warm shelter. New volunteer shifts have been added for Tuesday, Jan. 26, and Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 4-8:30 p.m.

Sign up for a volunteer shift online: https://ow.ly/Nevk50Y0QKC

Questions? Contact the Cold Weather Hotline at 479-259-2428.

01/23/2026

To donate toward the extreme weather effort and to support the non-profit organizations that help make CREW possible, please click the link below and donate today:

https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E345498&id=1

❄❄ We’re preparing for the extreme weather expected this weekend and are so thankful for Marcus, who is making sure the Shelter is ready to serve our guests safely.

NWA Continuum of Care
Potter's House
Genesis Church of Fayetteville

01/22/2026

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Friday through Sunday. Here are some fire safety tips for the winter months. Stay safe!

01/21/2026

As Fayetteville prepares for winter weather this weekend, please consider supporting our local cold weather response partners in their efforts to keep our neighbors safe and warm.

Sign up for a volunteer shift at shelter sites: https://ow.ly/Nevk50Y0QKC

Sign up to drop-off a meal for breakfast or lunch: https://ow.ly/EGSy50Y0QKE

Questions? Contact the Cold Weather Hotline at 479-259-2428.

Due to anticipated winter weather this weekend, an Extreme Weather Response will be activated in Fayetteville starting Friday, Jan. 23, at 5 p.m. The Collaborative Response to Extreme Weather (CREW) team will continue to closely monitor weather conditions but anticipates the response will be activated until Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 6 a.m.

CHECK-IN
Cold weather shelter check-in will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday at Potters House (612 S. College Ave.). Guests may also pre-register at the 7hills Day Center (1832 S. School Ave.) on Friday. Questions about check-in or transportation throughout the cold weather activation can be directed to the Cold Weather Hotline at 479-259-2428.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Fayetteville’s Extreme Weather Response is powered by community volunteers. There are two key ways to support cold weather sheltering this weekend.

Sign up for a volunteer shift at one of our shelter sites: https://ow.ly/Nevk50Y0QKC

Sign up to drop-off a meal for breakfast or lunch: https://ow.ly/EGSy50Y0QKE

Thank you to our community partners who make cold weather sheltering possible: 7hills Homeless Center, Genesis Church of Fayetteville, Potter's House, NWA Continuum of Care.

01/19/2026

Due to the expected cold temperatures on Monday, January 19, 2026, the extreme-weather response will be activated in Fayetteville to ensure community members have access to safe, warm shelter.

MONDAY MORNING
The 7hills Day Center will open at 6 a.m. Monday, January 19, due to a temperature dip that occurs at sunrise.

MONDAY EVENING
Shelter Check-In Begins at 5 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026
Community members needing overnight shelter should report to Potter's House for assignments. Potter’s House (sometimes referred to as Jefferson Elementary) is located at 612 S. College Avenue.

Check-in begins at 5:00 p.m.
Dinner and breakfast will be provided

COLD WEATHER HOTLINE
(479) 259-2428

The CREW team will continue to monitor the weather each day.

Interested in volunteering? Sign up for a volunteer shift with the Collaborative Response for Extreme Weather (CREW) using CREW’s sign-up form: https://ow.ly/etMs50XY1Mj

01/16/2026

With cold temperatures forecasted for tomorrow, Fayetteville’s cold weather response will be activated at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. Interested in volunteering to help with shelter check-in? Sign up for a volunteer shift with the Collaborative Response for Extreme Weather (CREW) team for 4-8:30 p.m. using CREW’s sign-up form: https://ow.ly/etMs50XY1Mj

Thank you to our community partners who make cold weather sheltering possible: 7hills Homeless Center, Genesis Church of Fayetteville, Potter's House, NWA Continuum of Care.

With cold temperatures forecasted for tomorrow, Fayetteville’s cold weather response will be activated at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17.

Interested in volunteering to help with shelter check-in? Sign up for a volunteer shift with the Collaborative Response for Extreme Weather (CREW) team for 4-8:30 p.m. using CREW’s sign-up form: https://ow.ly/etMs50XY1Mj