The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) was awarded a grant for $16,520.00 to purchase specialized equipment for patient evaluation/examination – including ultrasound technology and digital diagnostic tools to enhance education and training of students. The students of ARCOM will be able to provide community outreach to the area in addition to increasing technology integration.Pictured…

The Community Services Clearinghouse received a grant for $7,800.00 to fund their “Fresh Food to Fight Cancer” project. This money will provide six (6) months’ worth ($300.00 weekly!) of fresh fruit and vegetables for clients of The Donald Reynolds Cancer Support House undergoing cancer treatment. Often cancer patients deal with financial, emotional, and physical hardships…

The Community Dental Clinic, a program of the Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council, received a grant in the amount of$20,000.00 to purchase two new dental chairs to replace two chairs over 25 years old. The Clinic’s volunteer dentists see up to 20 patients a session which can last three to four hours at a time. Operative…

2023 Methodist Village Senior LivingMethodist Village Senior Living was awarded a grant for $25,000.00 to fund the creation of a Sensory Sanctuary for residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia to engage their senses – vision, touch, smell, hearing, and taste.  Some of the equipment that will be purchased includes a light table, Gell Floor Tiles, Interactive…

2023 Fort Smith Community Rescue MissionHeather Sanders, Executive Director of the Fort smith Community Rescue Mission, is happy to sign the letter of agreement for a $3,500.00 grant to purchase  AED and first aid equipment for the residents at the facility. Funding will include CPR training to at least 10 residents.  Their goal is to…