ANNUAL REPORT
2026

The Boys & Girls Club of Union County served more than 2,000 members across three locations, with an average daily attendance of over 220. 35,856 meals were provided to members. By providing our members with the Members Support Services Department, we were able to address the growing pandemic among our members, Youth Mental Health. We have serviced more than 50 families, with 10 families receiving respite care. Your support builds great futures!

We proudly serve 256 boys and girls ages 5-20, with 108 adults volunteering to mentor the youth. We have provided several hundred pounds of food collected in service hours as well as Christmas cards to nursing homes, participated in Wreaths Across America, and more. The support of the UWUC creates leaders with unforgettable adventures along the way. This past year brought inspiring milestones: new Eagle Scouts achieving the highest rank, new packs opening in Junction City and Strong, and older Scouts completing a 65-mile canoe and camping trek along the US/Canada border. From local growth to unforgettable adventures, Scouting continues to thrive and prepare young people for lives of purpose and impact.

In 2025, Horizons equipped 694 girls in 66 clubs throughout Union County with the skills to become strong community members. They were taught life skills, provided environmental education, and offered leadership opportunities. A total of 763 kids were served though programs including clubs, day camp, outreach programming at Gardner-Strong Elementary School, and After the Bell. Your support removes boundaries, nurtures futures and creates new horizons for Union County youth.

Community Living Arrangements, also known as Champagnolle Landing Senior Center, provided 20,294 congregate meals and 4,040 home-delivered meals to Union County seniors. They also had 10,757 socialization visits! Your support cares for older adults.

In 2025, HOPE Landing delivered life-changing therapy and hope to children and families across our community. We served 677 children through 28,745 therapy visits, supporting 166 distinct diagnoses with individualized, compassionate care. Through donor support and community partnerships, HOPE Landing provided more than $1,040,625 in financial relief, ensuring families could access critical services without financial barriers—allowing children to reach their fullest potential.

The Literacy Council of Union County served 211 Union County adults during 2025. We tutored adults in improving basic education reading, writing, and math skills, as well as an increasing number of students wanting to improve their English as a second language competency. We offered one-on-one tutoring, a special group workshop on Medicare options, and help preparing for the driver's license test or admission to SouthArk College's GED program. Your support motivates others to succeed.

Magdalene House fosters a community of support to restore hope and rebuild lives. Through a compassionate, faith-based community, women impacted by addiction, exploitation, and abuse were equipped to take meaningful steps toward healing, sobriety, and independence. Your support is truly making a difference. Magdalene House provided safe, transitional housing for twelve women last year. These residents achieved a total of 5,553 days of sober living, 1,036 hours of recovery meetings, 58 medical health visits, 30 dental visits, 407 hours of mental health therapy/classes, and 339.5 hours of community service. Your support is rebuilding lives.

South Arkansas Children's Coalition provided coordinated guidance, treatment, and support for over 300 child victims of abuse and neglect. Additionally, they provided community education to 4,760 individuals. Your support creates hope and gives justice.

South Arkansas Developmental Center for Children and Families provided Early Childhood Center in Experiences in Learning education to over 161 children identified as at risk of developmental delay, and Learning Independence from experience training to more than 94 adults with disabilities. Your support fosters Independence.

Salvation Army El Dorado served 72,942 meals through the Murphy Red Shield Diner, 6,962 meals through the shelter, and provided 12,269 food boxes to seniors and families in need. In addition, they assisted 29,771 individuals through their Social Services Program and provided 6,001 nights of lodging to homeless individuals without a safe place to stay. Your support combats hunger and homelessness.

Turning Point of South Arkansas supported 71 survivors of domestic violence and their children, providing 6,729 meals and 2,613 safe bed nights in shelter. Our advocates answered 326 crisis hotline calls, offering immediate support and safety planning to those in need. We also reached 466 students in Union County with prevention education, helping build awareness and break the cycle of violence. Together, these efforts reflect our commitment to safety, healing, and prevention across our community.

In 2025, UCAPS took in 711 dogs and cats from Union County and provided temporary care, food, shelter, and medical attention. The biggest challenge we still face is the number of families who either cannot afford to spay and neuter their pets or choose not to. The result is unwanted litters and not enough adopters, due to so many free or homeless puppies and kittens available. With support from United Way, we issued 294 low-cost or free vouchers to community members to prevent unwanted births and help manage the homeless pet population in Union County. Since 95% of those vouchers were issued for female dogs, this support is critical to managing the number of intakes UCAPS has each year.