Technology & Communication Support

Stay connected and informed with these free or low-cost tools for Arkansans in need.

Free Cell Phones (Lifeline Assistance Program)

Lifeline is a federally funded program that provides eligible low-income individuals with free or discounted phone service.

  • ✅ Includes free smartphone, monthly talk/text/data

  • 🧾 Eligibility: SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing, Tribal programs, etc.

Top Providers in Arkansas:

To Apply:
Use your zip code at www.lifelinesupport.org
📞 Lifeline Support Center: 1-800-234-9473

Public Wi-Fi Zones

Stay connected for job applications, telehealth, benefits, and communication.

  • Libraries across Arkansas – All public libraries offer free Wi-Fi access.
    📍 Search your library here

  • Community Centers & College Campuses
    Locations like Goodwill Career Centers and state colleges offer Wi-Fi and computer access.

  • McDonald’s, Starbucks, and many city parks – Free public Wi-Fi zones with no password needed.

Mailing Address Services (For the Unhoused)

Having a stable mailing address can help you apply for jobs, get ID, receive benefits, and stay connected with legal and health services.

General Delivery (USPS)

  • Available at select post offices to pick up mail with ID.

  • Ask for “General Delivery” service at any main post office.

Find nearest location: tools.usps.com/find-location.htm

Local Providers in Arkansas (offering mailing address services):

  • Lucie’s Place (Little Rock) – LGBTQ+ youth housing & support
    🌐 www.luciesplace.org | 📞 (501) 508-5005

  • The Van Arkansas – Street outreach, gear, and address use for unhoused
    🌐 www.itsvan.org | 📞 (501) 955-3444

Basic Survival Resources in Arkansas

These services offer life-saving resources during extreme weather, natural disasters, and everyday survival.

Cooling & Warming Stations

Open during heat waves or freezing temperatures, usually coordinated by city governments or churches.

  • Little Rock Warming Centers: Call 211 or check the City of Little Rock Facebook page

  • Northwest Arkansas:

    • 7hills Homeless Center: 📞 (479) 966-4378

    • Genesis Church Fayetteville: 📞 (479) 521-5700

Call 211 or your local police department's non-emergency line to find open stations.

Natural Disaster Shelters

Camping Gear & Emergency Supply Donations

Some Arkansas organizations distribute sleeping bags, tents, flashlights, socks, and hygiene kits.

  • The Van (Central Arkansas)
    Distributes survival gear to those living outdoors.
    🌐 www.itsvan.org
    📞 (501) 955-3444

  • The One, Inc. (Conway, AR)
    Street outreach and gear delivery in Central AR
    🌐 www.theoneinc.org

  • Fayetteville’s 7hills Day Center – Offers camping gear and essentials.
    📞 (479) 966-4378
    🌐 www.7hillscenter.org

Winter Coat Programs

  • Coats for Kids (Salvation Army Arkansas) – Offers coats and cold-weather gear during winter.
    📞 Contact local Salvation Army unit via www.salvationarmyusa.org

  • Arkansas Children’s Hospitals & Local Schools
    Often run seasonal donation drives — check with school counselors or social workers.

  • Area Churches & Nonprofits:

    • River Valley Food 4 Kids (Russellville) – Annual winter drives

    • CityServe Arkansas – Partners with churches to distribute clothing and coats

Let Us Add More

If you know a program that offers communication access, tech help, or survival tools in Arkansas, reach out to us to get it added.

📧 Email: arkansasrestorativeinitiative@gmail.com
📱 DM us on social media or use the contact form in the app.