Crystal Eckles on Fort Smith's Ronald McDonald House

<p>Crystal Eckles, Strategic Partnerships Lead for Ronald McDonald House Arkansas &amp; North Louisiana, joins the Discover Fort Smith podcast to explain how the Fort Smith house has offered families a free home away from home since 2021. Hosts Emily Horn and Josh Buchfink hear personal stories from families who stayed there during NICU and ICU hospitalizations, plus how the nonprofit relies on donors, volunteers, and its annual Red Shoe Shindig fundraiser. A lifelong Fort Smith native, Crystal also shares her path from teaching into nonprofit work and what keeps her rooted in this community.</p><p>#DiscoverFortSmith #FortSmithArkansas #RonaldMcDonaldHouse</p>