United Way of Fort Smith

06/19/2026

Our summer intern, Lilly Oxford, attends Christian Brothers University in Memphis where she is a defensive specialist on the volleyball team. She is teaching volleyball camps this summer at Girls Inc. If you are interested in attending a one day camp on Saturday, June 27th contact Girls Inc for details. Girls Inc. of Fort Smith

06/18/2026

Feeding the Future and True Grit - Learn more here!
Community Services Clearinghouse 5NEWS Daren Bobb

Both events are tied to funding the Meals for Kids program in Fort Smith. Daren finds out how to get involved in both.

06/18/2026

What an incredible day at the 10th Annual Touch A Truck in Van Buren!

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the businesses, organizations, and individuals who brought vehicles and equipment for children and families to explore. Your participation helped create a fun, hands-on experience that introduced kids to the amazing vehicles and the dedicated people who operate them every day.

A special thank you to the helicopter crew for sharing their aircraft and giving attendees a unique opportunity to see it up close. We are also grateful to Arvest Bank for grilling and serving hot dogs, helping make the event even more enjoyable for everyone who attended. Van Buren School District, thank you for the wonderful venue. It is the perfect spot for this event!

Events like Touch A Truck are only possible because of community partners who generously donate their time, equipment, and expertise. Thank you for helping us inspire curiosity, create lasting memories, and connect children with the people who serve our communities.

We appreciate everyone who attended and helped make our 10th Annual Touch A Truck a tremendous success. We can't wait to see you again next year!

06/16/2026

Thank you to Louis Cowie and Logan Long from Hytrol for stopping by the office and treating us to delicious donuts in celebration of Loberg Day. Your thoughtfulness and community spirit made our day a little brighter and sweeter! 😁🍩We are grateful for partners like Hytrol who help make our community stronger!

06/15/2026

Our Van Buren Touch A Truck is Wednesday, June 17th! It is going to be a blast, and the event is FREE! We will have a monster truck from the Crush Zone, fire and police personnel, semi trucks, construction equipment, and much more! Barring any emergencies or bad weather, we will also have a helicopter. Arvest Bank will provide lunch, and local providers will be on hand to give families information about their services. We will be there from 9am to 1pm, with a sensory-sensitive hour from 9am to 10am. Come join us!
5NEWS Daren Bobb Mary-Kate Wewers

06/12/2026

We spent the day with our friends from the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce at Eagle Crest Golf Course for the 33rd Annual Jack White Golf Tournament, presented by Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland! Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce

06/11/2026

Congratulations Mary-Kate! She was recognized today at the Van Buren Chamber Annual Meeting & Business Expo as a graduate of the Leadership Crawford County Class of 2026! We are proud of you!

06/11/2026

Today, Shea, Maddie, and Mary-Kate represented United Way of Fort Smith Area at the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and business expo. The event provided a great opportunity to connect with local businesses, community leaders, and organizations that are helping make the River Valley a stronger place to live, work, and thrive.