Community Resources

Life can bring unexpected challenges, but no one should have to face them alone. This hub is designed to connect individuals and families with the support they need — whether it’s food assistance, housing resources, safety services, or programs that provide hope and stability.

Here you’ll find links to local nonprofits and community organizations who are dedicated to caring for our neighbors. From shelters and food pantries to child safety centers and more, this page serves as a starting point to help you find assistance quickly and easily.

  • Jacob’s Place Homeless Mission
    Provides temporary housing for homeless families with children in White County.
    www.JacobsPlace.org
    501-380-8283
    office@jacobsplace.org

    Mission Machine
    Outreach aimed at finding and serving our homeless neighbors in White County. Mission Machine offers immediate, emergency shelter for all.
    www.facebook.com/MissionMachine
    501-230-9356
    themissionmachine@gmail.com

    Rachel’s House
    A home of restoration and community that empowers young women to take their rightful seat at the table of abundant living. A safe place to call home while obtaining a post-secondary education as well as offer a life skills program that will empower the women to maintain healthy relationships, secure future employment, and live independently.
    www.RachelsHouse.net
    501-279-8822 

    United Way of White County
    United Way of White County is committed to serving the people of White County in ways that fills gaps in service, meets unmet needs, and convenes groups to develop awareness and solutions to the community’s biggest issues.  As outlined in their 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, the three greatest needs we have identified are homelessness, mental health, and financial stability for the underemployed.
    https://unitedwayofwhitecounty.org/
    (501) 268-7489 

  • Social Security Office

    Searcy Housing Authority
    The Searcy Housing Authority (SHA) is committed to providing strong, sustainable and quality affordable homes for all.
    https://searcyhousing.com/
    501 S. Fir, Searcy, AR 72143
    501-268-8547

    Department of Human Resources
    608 Rodgers Dr, Searcy, AR 72143
    (501) 268-8696

    Arkansas Workforce Services
    501 W Arch Ave, Searcy, AR 72143
    (501) 268-8601

  • Click to download a list of organizations providing food resources.

  • Sparrow’s Promise
    Sparrow’s Promise is a faith-based organization that strives to meet the ever-present demand for hope in the lives of children and families.
    https://sparrowspromise.org/
    501.268.3243
    208 E. Moore Ave. Searcy, AR 72143

    Hope Cottage
    White County (AR) Domestic Violence Prevention provides support and options to victims of domestic abuse and/or sexual assault as they rebuild their lives.
    https://www.whitecountyhope4dv.com/
    HOTLINE: (501) 278-4673
    Office: (501) 278-5130

    Child Safety Center of White County
    As a child-focused, multi-disciplinary response to child abuse, the Child Safety Center of White County was established to prevent the re-victimization of abused and neglected children by the system’s response to their cases.
    https://childsafetycenter.org/
    501-268-4748