The Southern Illinois SCARE Association was formed in 2009 to replace the already-existing Haunted West Frankfort Committee. The HW Committee was formed in 2004 after a 2003 charity haunted house successfully launched a group of local volunteers into a year round dedication to community service and pride.

SCARE Association is a charity-networking body which aims to raise needed funding and acquire needed items to help people in Southern Illinois to live safe, happy, and healthy lives.

SCARE Association is comprised of a committee and a number of volunteers who work with local leaders and businesses to support many community events that further the goal to make a difference in Southern Illinois.

The organization supports Relay for Life of Franklin County, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Franklin County, United Way of Southern Illinois and Franklin County, Franklin County Animal Shelter, Franklin County Ministerial Alliance, Bruce and Rick's Baskets and Jackets coat donation program, Illinois Fan Club fan donation program for elderly, low income and disabled; Wit and Wisdom, Senior Star program through Salvation Army, Shop with a Cop of West Frankfort, Civic Center Authority Board and also gives donations to individuals to help with medical bills, medical travel expenses, fire relief funds, and funeral funding for low-income families.

The SCARE Association began a program in 2003, following the first year of haunted house in 2003, where money was raised specifically to purchase thousands of dollars worth of turkeys and fixins' to the Crosswalk Community Action Agency, just before Thanksgiving each year. The group purchases the groceries and hand delivers them the the pantry, hoping that volunteers will learn, literally, first hand what a great need they have supplied.

SCARE Association also started the Charity Roast in 2008, Movies in the Park in 2009, and several other events, including aiding with the Christmas in the Park display and starting the Make a Difference Can Drive.

Anyone interested in being a part of the volunteer base for SCARE Association, being a recipient for allocations, or making a donation is urged to contact President Tara Fasol through the Contact Us portion of the home page.