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NEA Family Crisis Center to host CajunFest in October

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Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Sept. 16, 2025 – The Northeast Arkansas Family Crisis Center will host CajunFest, an event with unlimited Cajun-inspired food and drinks, in October.

The event, to be held at 4200 Friendly Hope Road, raises funds for the center, which provides shelter, advocacy, and support services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Northeast Arkansas.

The event will take place Oct. 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Registration ends Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m., according to online registration details for the event. This year’s CajunFest will include a silent auction, raffle and donation drive.

“Every ticket purchased and every sponsorship pledged helps sustain critical services for survivors across Northeast Arkansas,” said Casey Kidd, executive director of the Family Crisis Center, in a news release. “Donor support allows us to truly assist survivors to move from victimization to empowerment. Together,
we’re building a safer, more compassionate community.”

Tickets for the event are $100 per person, and sponsorships are available, the release said.

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here or call the Family Crisis Center’s office at
870-972-9575.

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