Sertoma’s primary focus is on assisting the more than 50 million people with hearing health issues and educating the public on the issues surrounding hearing health. In order to achieve these goals Sertoma has undertaken a multi-faceted approach by launching programs that address both the treatment and prevention aspects of hearing health. Sertoma also sponsors community projects to promote freedom and democracy, to assist youth and to benefit a variety of other local community needs
The Downtown Fort Smith Sertoma club has started our fund raising drive for 2024. In 2023, we raised $12,750. Our pledge levels are
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The Downtown Fort Smith Sertoma club would like to thank all of the merchants and individuals who have supported our communities over the past years. Our Sertoma club has been serving and supporting the Fort Smith area since December 5, 1953, 60+ years, and all money raised over the years has stayed in the local communities. All donations are tax exempt under exemption number 71-6067121. | ||
Thank you for taking the time to assist our community and help your Downtown Fort Smith Sertoma club give back to those in need. |
2024 Sponsorships
- 11,090 – Hearing Aides (12)
- 1,000 – Special Olympics
- 350 – Policeman of Year Banquet ($50 in gift cards for winner)
- 500 – Camp Corral – Golden Corral’s camp for children of wounded, ill, injured, or fallen military families
- 100 – Member memorials
- 200 – Kistler Center Sertoma Association Dues
- 175 – Sertoma International Foundation for Matching Grants
Below is a list of our sponsorships over the years
Boy and Girls Club | UAFS Athletic (Regulus) Club |
Medical expenses for local families | Community Clearinghouse |
Sertoma Foundation for Matching Grants | Good Samaritan Clinic |
Kistler Center Sertoma Association Fees (allows scholarship funds for Kistler employees) | Food for Rescue Mission |
Reynold’s Cancer Support House | Food for Salvation Army |
Special Olympics | Food for Next Step Dayroom |
Gregory Kistler Center for Children | Bibles for Rescue Mission |
Christmas for local families | Hearing aids for local families |
Platinum
William & May Hennesy Foundation
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Scott & Rhonda Monroe
Thomas & Jennifer Kelly