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Give directly to nonprofits providing services for Fort Smith's homeless.
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The nonprofits listed below specialize in providing a myriad of services to the homeless in our community. Each organization has a variety of ways you can volunteer. Click the button below to reach out to each organization directly.
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Salvation Army
Since 1894, the local Fort Smith Salvation Army has served others. We currently employee 12 employees, plus seasonal workers, and hundreds of volunteers. We serve at-risk individuals and families located in Sebastian, Crawford, Sequoyah, Franklin, Logan, and Scott Counties.
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Community Rescue Mission
Community Rescue Mission is a non-profit, faith-based organization that provides safe shelter, meals, and needed support to help people get back on their feet as quickly as possible.
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Hope Campus
By providing a safe environment and comprehensive services, HOPE Campus partners with homeless adults on their journey to self-sufficiency and permanent housing.
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Next Step Homeless Services
The Next Step Homeless Services not only affords people a safe refuge from the street, it also provides a myriad of services ranging from individual case management, hot meals, job counseling, psychological assessment, life-skills training, bicycle rentals, phone availability with after-hours messaging, mail service, budgeting classes, anger management classes and assistance with affordable housing searches.
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Together, we can make a difference and end homelessness in our community.