Who Are We?

C-SCDC is a community action agency working to improve the lives of low-income individuals and families, and the communities in which they live. Our goal is to help clients achieve self-sufficient living. C-SCDC was organized in 1965 and is a private, non-profit corporation. Our board of directors is made up of low income, public and private representatives. We inject over $8,000,000 a year into the local economy with over 1,600 volunteers used in various programs. Approximately $12 million in-kind donations are made each year and we hold board meetings every 4th Thursday of the month except for the months of August and November.

Mission Statement

Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council, Inc. is a community action agency whose purpose is to make improvements in the lives of low-income individuals, families and the communities in which they live, so that a greater level of self-sufficient living can be achieved.

For any questions, feel free to contact us at contact@cscdccaa.org

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Recent News

SUMMER LI-HEAP 2021

Marc Baker, Executive Director of Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council, Inc. announced today that funds will be available to assist residents of Crawford and Sebastian counties with their cooling bills beginning Monday, July 26, 2021.  If you are a resident of Crawford or Sebastian Counties and meet the income guidelines, you may apply for assistance.  You […]

July Board Meeting

C-SCDC will hold their Board of Director meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 22 , 2021 at 1617 South Zero Street in Fort Smith, AR.

Hiring Li-HEAP/Child Care Food Program Director

Full Job Description The Child Care Food Program Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation and supervision of the Child Care home/center providers who elect to participate in the USDA Child Care Food Program. The Child Care Food Program Director provides training and technical assistance in developing Child Care homes/centers for participation in the USDA […]

June Board Meeting

C-SCDC will hold their Board of Director meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 1617 South Zero Street in Fort Smith, AR.

NeighborWorks Summertime Cookout

We are having a cookout on Friday, June 11th 11:00 am-2:00 pm in our parking lot to celebrate NeighborWorks Week! All of our programs will be there so that you can learn all about what we do within our community, meet our staff, and apply on the spot. There will be free hotdogs, drinks, and […]

Winter Li-HEAP Extended

May 14, 2021   Contact Person: Carol Jenkins  479-785-2303 ext. 112 NEWS RELEASE Marc Baker, Executive Director of Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council, Inc. announced today that funds will be available to assist approximately 63 residents of Crawford and Sebastian counties with their past-due heating bills beginning Monday, May 17, 2021.  If you are a resident of […]