3rd Annual "Rockin’ in the Fort"

The Children’s Emergency Shelter presents the 3rd annual "Rockin’ in the Fort" fundraiser with CMA and ACM awards, a Grammy nomination, Mongomery Gentry headlining the show with guests Jason D. Williams and Willie Stradlin. The concert is scheduled for July 25th, 2009, at the Fort Smith Riverfront Park located in downtown Fort Smith. Riverfront park gates will open at 5:30 p.m. Ticket price at the gate $40.00 or advance sales $37.00 with link below or purchase your tickets at the following
First National Bank locations.

Click here for Advance Ticket Sales

Or call 1-877-837-6616

All proceeds from the show will benefit the Children’s Emergency Shelter

What is the Children's Emergency Shelter?

The Children's Emergency Shelter is a non-profit agency that can house up to 24 area children ages 6-17 in an emergency situation. Their primary need is short-term housing due to family disfunction, abuse, neglect, runaway situations or other social problems which cannot be remedied in the present family environment. The facility can accept a child 365 days a year, 24 hours a day as long as the maximum capacity is not exceeded.

What Circumstances Place Children In An Emergency Shelter?

Parental abuse Abandonment Alcoholic or addictive parents Incarcerated parents Respite care for foster parents Medical emergencies

How Was The Shelter Established?

The Junior League of Fort Smith conducted a feasibility study, discovering that school-age children who were not placed in local foster homes were being sent out of the community to other emergency shelters. The Junior League established a community board to build a much needed facility in Fort Smith. The Junior League purchased the land and the board began the quest for funds to build the Shelter. The Hill Group, a Fort Smith architectural firm, contributed the plans for a shelter to house up to 24 children. Charles Mock, a local builder, gave his time and expertise in building the 5100 square foot structure.

Why Go To All The Effort?

The vision of the shelter is for the children. Instead of being uprooted out of their schools, and away from family and friends, having a place for them to go in the community was vital. The Children's Emergency Shelter allows the children to stay in school, see family and friends and have the security and support they desperately need.