Cajun Fest

Backyard Bayou Cajun Fest ’26

Cajun Fest is our largest fundraiser of the year – a fun-filled evening of music, delicious food, and community celebration – all for a powerful cause. Your sponsorship ensures continued services like shelter, meals, counseling, and advocacy for survivors across our region.

The year’s event will be Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at St. Bernards Auditorium and will feature delicious food, auctions, a raffle, music, and program.

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Date: October 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Location: St. Bernards Auditorium, 505 E Washington Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72401

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Your Support Makes a Difference

$7500

Provides 10 months of groceries for residents of the emergency shelter

$5000

Provides 3 sexual assault exams with follow-up care

$3500

Provides an estimated 40 free mental health therapy sessions to survivors

$2500

Provides 1 month of shelter to a survivor and child

$1000

Provides Security Deposit and 1st Month’s Rent for survivor

$500

Supports a survivor’s transition to safety and stability

A Snapshot of 2025 Services

2,640

Hotline Calls

5,681

Total Services

751

Therapy Sessions

36

Forensic Exams

About Family Crisis Center

We provide emergency shelter, advocacy, and support for adult survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, along with their children. Your support directly fuels life-saving services that empower survivors to rebuild their lives safely and with dignity.