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Trinity Episcopal Church

Trinity Episcopal Church

Established in 1845,Trinity Episcopal Church is a house of prayer for all people-a place where hearts, minds, and bodies are nourished both spiritually and physically.

Trinity offers meaningful opportunities for adults and children to grow in faith, fellowship, and service.

Rooted in love, hospitality, and community, Trinity is a place where all are truly welcome, just as they are.

 

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The West Central Center on Aging in Fort Smith, Arkansas, provides resources to older adults and their children serving as caregivers.  Serving 14 counties, WCCOA accomplishes its mission of providing quality educational and geriatric care to older Arkansans and their families in West Central Aransas through community and continuing education programs, exercise classes, health education courses and fairs, and special events such as Healthy Taste of the Holiday Season and other wellness seminars. 

612 South 12th Street

Fort Smith, AR 72901

479-478-8819

 

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Slinger

 

Slinger is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business that manufactures assistive devices to enhance independence and accessibility for smartphone use by older people and people with disabilities.  Slinger is the only universal, retractable phone lanyard with a built-in wallet and kickstand. The lanyard extends long enough to wear in the front, crossbody, or over the shoulder like a purse. The lanyard can be quickly and easily retracted and put away so that the phone still fits inside a pocket or purse. The integrated wallet holds up to 5 IDs and credit cards, and /or cash. The wallet doubles as a kickstand for a sturdy horizontal or vertical support. Being able to carry ID and credit cards reduces the number of individual items people must carry and keep track of, which is especially helpful for people with low vision or blindness, or who use wheelchairs.  Being able to wear your phone allows for hands free use during phone calls with the use of the speaker phone, assists use of the phone with reduced hand dexterity or strength, and reduces the risk of dropping, damaging, and /or loss of the phone.  Always having access to the phone while wearing it also improves safety for older people and people with disabilities, especially those with more independence or who live alone, since they will have their phones with them in case of an emergency.

Mark Small
469-446-3121

 

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Sara Floyd

Board Member

Phone: 479-651-3151

[email protected]

Sara is the Business Development Advisor at Home Instead, where she finds great joy in serving others and supporting the elderly community. She is passionate about building meaningful connections and making a positive difference in the lives of seniors and their families. Outside of work, Sara enjoys spending time with her family in her hometown of Lavaca.

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Cassie Barnes

Board Member

479-670-0073
 

Cassie is the Admissions and Marketing Director at The Blossoms in Van Buren, bringing 21 years of experience in healthcare. She holds a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration and business and is currently pursuing her master’s degree. Cassie is deeply passionate about caring for the elderly community and is committed to supporting seniors and their families with compassion and dedication.

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Kathy Vaughn

Board Member

Kathy Vaughn has been working with seniors for over 25 years, and they have her heart. She believes they are the foundation of our nation, having worked hard their entire lives, and now it is our time to give back to them—with love, caring, and respect. Kathy’s goal is to always market seniors to the community, ensuring they are never forgotten.

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Crystal Lougin

Board Member

Phone: 479-461-7767

[email protected]

 

Mrs. Crystal Lougin is a graduate of Henderson State University where she received her Bachelors and Masters degrees. She has been an Arkansas licensed professional counselor since 2003. Her background includes mental health treatment of all ages at various levels of care. The past 15 years of her career has in leadership roles. In 2015 she joined Baptist Health-Fort Smith as Director of Behavioral Health. In her previous administrative role, she was instrumental in numerous growth initiatives.

She is the owner of and mental health provider for Therapy Friends Counseling and Consulting, LLC.  In February 2021 she was appointed by Governor Asa Hutchinson to the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and served until 2024.

She has served on several local Boards of Directors, including The Good Samaritan Clinic, The Future School of Fort Smith, Comprehensive Juvenile Services and Arkansas Family Supports. She is also a member of the Arkansas Mental Health Counselors Association and has served in several leadership roles within the organization.