A new non-profit in Sharp County has set out to help all who cross their path.
According to Adam Simpson co-founder of Broken to Blessed Charity (BBC), he and his wife Tammy Simpson run the charity together with the help of volunteers and community support.
Located in Hardy, Simpson said the charity serves families in need with an emphasis on fostered youth and veterans.
“I started this charity because I’ve seen firsthand how hard life can hit people. As put in the system and foster care at almost 11 yrs old I myself have experienced the silence and struggle of feeling forgotten. Many in our area struggle silently—families losing homes, foster youth with almost nothing, veterans who feel forgotten, and people trying to rebuild their lives without support,” Simpson said. “I wanted a place where anyone could walk in and feel hope again. Broken to Blessed was created to bridge the gap between the community and those who need help the most, without judgment, without hoops to jump through, and without turning anyone away.”
BBC is not a resale shop and Simpson says what comes in, goes directly back to the community it serves.
“Broken to Blessed Charity is located at 3861 HWY 62/412, Hardy, Arkansas 72542.
We serve families in need, foster youth, veterans, victims of house fires, and individuals rebuilding their lives,” Simpson said. “We rely 100% on community donations, volunteers, and goodwill. Everything donated to us goes back into the community—we don’t price items or ‘sell’ anything. People donate what they can, and those truly in need always receive items free of charge.”
Providing an extensive list of items to those in need, including: clothing; blankets; coats; shoes; household items; Toys for children and Toys for Tots contributions; emergency fire-relief supplies; personal care and hygiene kits; food items when available and special help for foster youth and veterans.
“We also have community support events, raffles, and outreach programs. We provide a safe space where people can come in, talk, ask for help, and feel supported,” Simpson said. “We function like a donation center inspired by kindness—not a thrift store. People simply give what they can, and take what they need.”
Simpson said one of the goals of the BBC is to aid year-round and continue to build a stronger support systems for foster youth and veterans.
“We want to expand our outreach so no family in our region has to go without basic needs; create a place where people feel valued, cared for, and never alone,” Simpson said.
In the short-term the non-profit has been in operation, Simpson noted the BBC has helped families rebuild after fires, provided clothing, personal care and hygiene items for foster children and supported area veterans with home repairs.
When asked what the BBC’s short-term goals were, Simpson said to raise enough funds to continue operations.
“We work to raise enough funds monthly to secure rent and utilities. In the short term we also want to expand our clothing racks and donation space and bring in more volunteers,” Simpson said. “We’d also like to continue weekly giveaways, raffles, and community outreach and build partnerships with local businesses and churches.”
Long term goals included buying the building to secure a permanent home, set up a larger donation center and develop a structured foster youth and veteran support program.
“We also plan to create emergency response kits for fire victims and families in crisis; offer classes, meetings, and support groups inside the charity building and become one of the leading support charities in north Arkansas—known for compassion, integrity, and community impact.
Simpson doubled down on the charity’s mission, that no one should feel alone, forgotten or without hope.
“We see families in crisis, foster youth who deserve stability and love, veterans who have given everything yet still struggle, and individuals who are just trying to make it through another day. Broken to Blessed was created to be that safe place, that bridge between need and compassion. We are not a business. We are not a thrift store. We are a community-driven charity built on kindness, faith, and the understanding that life hits all of us hard sometimes,” Simpson said. “Everything we do comes from the heart—not for profit, not for recognition, but because helping people is simply the right thing to do. This charity is my calling, my passion, and my way of giving back to the place I call home. At the end of the day, Broken to Blessed is not about me—it is about the people we serve and the community that stands behind us.”
Simpson said the community’s help is needed in order for the charity to continue its mission.
“We have big goals and a big heart, but we can’t do this alone. Every donation, every volunteer, every prayer, and every act of kindness helps us keep our doors open and continue our mission. We believe that even when someone feels broken, they can be blessed again—and we want to be part of that journey for as many people as possible,” Simpson said.
To contribute there are several ways. Donations whether financial or tangible may be taken to Broken to Blessed Charity 3861 HWY 62/412 Hardy, Arkansas 72542 from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
You may also contact by email at gro.ytirahcdesselbotnekorb@ytirahcdesselbotnekorb or by phone at 661-563-7844.
Monetary donations can also be made through Cash App at $btoblessedcharity.
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