Community Resources Department

The Community Resources Division consists of the Community Development and Animal Services Programs. We are here helping to build a better community!

Community Development

Community Development is designed to strengthen the physical, social, and economic conditions of the City in an effort to make it a more healthful, prosperous, & gratifying place to live. This includes the administration of Community Development Block Grant programs, including: Housing Rehabilitation and Repair, Redevelopment, Transportation Assistance, and Sub-recipient Grant programs.

Animal Services

Animal Services operates the Fayetteville Animal Shelter and provides public education, adoption, rescues, and 24-hour emergency service for animals in the City.

Northwest Arkansas Food Bank

This list provides Food Resource information for residents within Washington County, provided by the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank: Food assistance information in Fayetteville, Springdale, Elkins, Prairie Grove, and other communities within Washington County.

Resource List

Community Resources is providing an ongoing list of resources for residents. This list includes information on food banks, financial assistance, utilities, and more.

Community Resources Outreach Quarterlies

Would you like to find out more information about Community Resources, including past and future news, notes, and a whole lot more? Our Community Resources Outreach Quarterlies will keep you up-to-date!