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for those who seek refuge, our doors are open

The Northwest Arkansas Area Command operates two Housing-Focused Shelters in Northwest Arkansas.

The Salvation Army of Northwest Arkansas operates two Housing-Focused Emergency Shelters, one in Bentonville and one in Fayetteville. Together, our shelters offer 98 beds and are open 365 nights a year.

A Path Toward Stability

Our Housing-Focused Shelter program is designed to help individuals secure and maintain safe, affordable housing. When someone checks into our shelter, an intake specialist meets with them to understand their unique needs. Each guest receives an assessment to help determine the best path forward. From there, they work one-on-one with our housing manager to take steps toward finding a permanent home.

Evening Meals

We serve free dinner at both locations each evening at 5:00 PM, and meals are open to anyone in the community—no check-in required.

Shelter Check-In

Guests may check in between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM at both our Bentonville and Fayetteville shelters.

Our shelters are intended as a temporary solution, and we work closely with each guest to help them transition into stable housing. If you know someone in need of shelter or support, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

 

      

Fayetteville Emergency Shelter
Men, Women, and Family Dorms
Check in times: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Dinner served at 5:00 PM
219 W 15th Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-521-2151 *Follow Options for Washington County Shelter*

Bentonville Emergency Shelter
Men, Women, and Family Dorms
Check in times: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Dinner served at 5:00 PM
3305 S.W. I Street, Bentonville, AR 72712
479-521-2151 *Follow Options for Benton County Shelter*

Cooling Centers

When the heat index reaches 100°F or higher for over an hour during the day, we open our shelters as Cooling Centers to help protect our community from extreme temperatures. We monitor conditions using AccuWeather.

Bentonville: The cooling center is located in our shelter’s dining/community area and is open weekdays and weekends as needed.

Fayetteville: The cooling center is located in our shelter's dining/community area. Due to our weekday partnership with 7Hills Day Center, this location opens as a cooling center on weekends and holidays.

Warming Centers

When the "feels like" temperature falls to 32°F or below for more than an hour, The Salvation Army opens Warming Centers to keep individuals safe from dangerous cold. We monitor conditions using AccuWeather.

Overnight Warming Shelter (Both Locations)

Our Bentonville and Fayetteville shelters open every night that temperatures fall to or below 32°F. Even if all regular shelter beds are full, we create additional space with cots and blankets to accommodate the increased need.

Daytime Warming Center

If temperatures remain at or below 32°F during the day:

Bentonville: The warming center is located in our shelter’s dining/community area and is open weekdays and weekends as needed.

Fayetteville: The warming center is located in our shelter's dining/community area. Due to our weekday partnership with 7Hills Day Center, this location opens as a cooling center on weekends and holidays.