Kids Unlimited Learning Academy- Giving Back for the Holidays!
We are so excited for our third annual Seasons of Giving in Fort Smith! In the past, Seasons of Giving was a drive-thru event as it was started in the midst of COVID-19. This year we wanted to make it bigger and better! We will still be giving out FREE bags stuffed with holiday food items to the Fort Smith community and surrounding areas, but we will also have vendors and other activities for families to enjoy! This years event will take place on Saturday, December 16th, from 10:00am-2:00pm. The event will
Legacy Heights and Memory Lane: Home for the Holidays!
Join us for food, fun, and giving back with Santa Claus and Appetizers!Thursday Dec 7, 202311:00 AM - 1:00 PM1012 Fayetteville Rd. Van Buren, AR 72956 479-474-7233We will also be taking donations for The Guidance Center’s Fostering Program (Ages 13-17) Unwrapped hygiene items such as: - Shampoo & Conditioner - Body Wash (male & female) - Nail Polish - Lotion - Razors - Shaving Cream - Deodorant - Feminine Hygiene Products
Baptist Health-Fort Smith Creates Rooftop Garden to Address Patient Food Insecurity
FORT SMITH, Ark. – Baptist Health-Fort Smith recently installed a new rooftop garden with hopes of addressing food insecurity among its patient population. The rooftop garden will produce fruits and vegetables, making it the first of its kind in the state and one of 25 in the nation. The garden is located on the roof of Marvin Altman Fitness Center on the Baptist Health-Fort Smith campus and is capable of holding 27 different crops. Baptist Health employees and the River Valley Master Gardeners volunteered
Raising Cane's Photos with Santa & Fundraiser
On December 18th, Santa will be doing free photos at Raising Cane's from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. We are also holding a fundraiser from 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm that day with the Boy's and Girl's Club and 15% of the proceeds will be going to buy Christmas presents for the club.
Hytrol Named Employer of the Year by Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Hytrol Conveyor Company was named as the “Employer of the Year” by Goodwill Industries of Arkansas during their Gala for Good on Saturday, October 28th. The event was held to showcase the achievements of Goodwill’s program participants and thank their community partners. Hytrol was chosen as the “Employer of the Year” based on their partnership efforts with Goodwill’s job placement initiatives. Hytrol has attended job fairs at Goodwill and hired several of their program graduates.
Mercy Arkansas Hospitals Earn A Grades
Mercy Arkansas Hospitals Earn A GradesWatchdog group recognizes Mercy Fort Smith, Northwest Arkansas for patient safety ROGERS and FORT SMITH, Ark. (Nov. 6, 2023) – Mercy Hospital Fort Smith and Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas have received A grades in The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2023 Hospital Safety Grade. These locations are among only 30% of hospitals across the country to earn the highest possible grade from the national nonprofit patient safety advocate group. Leapfrog assigns letter grades to
The Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs will honor six individuals during a Hall of Fame Dinner
What: The Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs will honor six individuals during a Hall of Fame Dinner scheduled for Monday, November 6 at The Bakery District in downtown Fort Smith. More than 250 guests are expected to attend the event. The 2023 inductees include Linda Schmidt, Lucious Arter, Janie and Jim Wyatt, Kevin Mallon, and Patty Cox.When: Monday, November 6, 2023; 6:00pm Reception and 7:00pm Ceremony Where: The Bakery District, Collection Room, 70 S. 7th Street Fort Smith, AR Inductees:LINDA EVAN
Haas Hall Academy to Open Fort Smith – River Valley Campus in Fall 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kelly Barnett479-966-4930KellyBarnett@haashall.org(Photo Courtesy of Arkansas Colleges of Health Education) Haas Hall Academy to Open Fort Smith – River Valley Campus in Fall 2023 Fort Smith, AR – February 17, 2023 – In order to provide easier access to high quality public secondary education for scholars and families living south of the Bobby Hopper Tunnel on Interstate 49, Haas Hall Academy is establishing its fifth campus in Fort Smith for the 2023−2024 academic
Fort Smith ER & Hospital Officially Opens its Doors
Fort Smith ER & Hospital Officially Opens its Doors The micro-hospital is officially open to the Fort Smith community to provide trailblazing emergency medical services. Media Contact: Miranda Palmer Director of Marketing mpalmer@fortsmithhospital.com For Immediate Release: February 3, 2023 (Fort Smith, Arkansas) – The highly anticipated medical facility, Fort Smith ER & Hospital, is officially open and seeing patients. Starting today, the facility will be accessible 24/7, 365 days a year,