A

Ray

Joy, hope & love
for children
nationwide

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of Hope

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Ray

of Hope

A Ray of Hope

Joy, hope & love for children nationwide

Our Mission

Champions for Kids provides resources for children in our nation’s highest poverty schools to be prepared for success in school and in life.  We do this by providing teachers in K-8 public schools with resources, incentives, and rewards to help children and youth reach and exceed school benchmarks in reading, health and fitness and soon additional STEM programs. Our priority focus is Northwest Arkansas K-8 public schools.

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Our Vision

Our vision is that ALL children graduate from high school with the skills, training, support, and healthy habits that prepare them for success in life.

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Our Values

Our core values have remained our driving force. ALL children should have:

  • Someone who cares
  • A place to belong
  • Hope for tomorrow
  • Provisions for their journey
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Champions for Kids

CFK helps kids in underserved communities finish STRONG in school and in life.

1 week ago

Champions for Kids
Day 2 ✅of Polar Express Deliveries was SUCCESS!🚂🎁💜Today we had the privilege of delivering more staff boxes across 8 schools in Northwest Arkansas-Westwood, Bayyari, Jones, T.G. Smith, Elmdale, Int’l School at Mary Mae, Vaughn, Osage Creek. And the excitement was REAL! The smiles, the surprises, the joyful reactions…you could feel the appreciation in every hallway. Thank you DiAnne Deeds @dolepackagedfoods and Wendy Defries @tootsieroll for volunteering your time today!!!These boxes were made possible thanks to our extraordinarily generous Food Team Community Partners who donated products straight from the heart. Because of your kindness, our teachers and staff received an unexpected blessing that reminded them how much they are valued.Teachers and the entire staff are the heartbeat of our schools. They pour into every kid every day.Today, we poured back into THEM. 💜Thank you to every partner, volunteer, and school who made Day 2 unforgettable!#ChampionsForKids #TeacherLove #PolarExpress #WeDeliverJoy #Grateful #CommunityStrong #ThankATeacher #HolidayFestival #StaffAppreciation ... See MoreSee Less
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A HUGE thank you to our Presenting Sponsors of the CFK Holiday Festival: @tysonfoods, @berkleywinepackaging, and #EagleFoods!Your generosity is the heartbeat of Champions for Kids! Because of you and many generous partners, this season will shine brighter as we celebrate the achievements of 21 NWA schools—more than 10,000 students—who have worked tirelessly to reach their reading goals through the Champions for Kids “I finished strong” reading program! #ChampionsForKids #IFinishedStrong #ReadingChampions #HolidayFestival2025 #ThankYouSponsors ... See MoreSee Less
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Polar Express Deliveries - Day 1 is complete! 🚂💜🎁What a JOYOUS, FULFILLING day!! Today we rolled into Grace Hill, Oakdale, Russell D. Jones, Bonnie Grimes, Old Wire, Lingle, and Westside, delivering toys, treats, stuffed animals, and BIG smiles!We are so grateful for Jacob Leonidas Ladue, Tonya Teague at AlffCo and Young’s Moving Service…Sheesh, we couldn’t do this without you! Your moving team is first class! Thank you also to the AMAZING Walmart Teams who flooded the halls with helping hands and happy hearts. A special thank-you to Bucky Willett, Tracy Williams, Samuel Hendrickson, and Michael York…your spirit lit up every school we walked into!!!🤗🥳🥰And how precious are these Radio Flyer wagons?! The kids LOVED seeing these red wagons filled with goodies rolling their way.💜 Thank you for providing them for the Polar Express Deliveries!Thank you to every Berkley, Stribling and every partner, volunteer, and friend who helped make today unforgettable. Appreciate Karen Thompson with Perfetti Van Melle, Ronni Barnett and Stephanie Halstead both with Grupo Bimbo for also volunteering your time! We appreciate you all so much!Day 1 is done-and our hearts are overflowing! 🎄💜✨#ChampionsForKids #PolarExpressDeliveries #HolidayFestival #CommunityLove #Walmart #Grateful ... See MoreSee Less
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Relive the magic of the Champions for Kids Holiday Festival held on December 14, 2024! 🎉 This heartwarming event brought together teachers, students, and families from sixteen K-8 schools in Northwest Arkansas as part of the I FINISHED STRONG! Reading Champions Program.

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Champions for Kids Founding Sponsors and Partners

  • 6.5

    MM Children Served

  • 50

    States Participating

  • 278K

    People Involved

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  • 31k

    Community Organizations Received Donations