A

Ray

Joy, hope & love
for children
nationwide

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of Hope

A

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

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Champions for Kids
Happy Birthday to our beautiful leader, Adelaide Schaeffer! πŸŽ‰πŸ’œ Adelaide’s heart for children and genuine desire to see everyone succeed continue to inspire us all. Please join the Champions For Kids family in celebrating Adelaide and wishing her a birthday filled with joy, love, and abundant blessings! πŸŽ‚πŸ₯³#HappyBirthdayAdelaide #ChampionsForKids #LeadershipThatInspires #HeartForChildren #September8 ...
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1 week ago

Champions for Kids
The 2026 Champions for Kids Holiday Festival Orientation brought the energy, laughter and little friendly competition on August 27. Our Community Partners came ready to LEARN!The room was filled with excitement, laughter, a little friendly competition and meaningful connections as our Walmart Toy Team, Walmart Food Team, Walmart Home/Sports and Outdoor Team and Sam’s Club Team began preparing for an unforgettable Holiday Festival season.A HUGE thank-you to all of our incredible Community Partners who joined us! Your enthusiasm, time and commitment help fuel our mission and bring joy to thousands of children across Northwest Arkansas. We are so grateful to have each of you on this journey with us!Who will win the the Ambassador Games on September 24? The excitement is building!!!πŸ’œπŸ†β€οΈπŸ’™πŸ’›πŸ’šVideo Cred: District 21 Group#ChampionsForKids #Orientation #CommunityPartners #HolidayFestival2026 #FuelingTheFuture ...
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We are so grateful for our community partners!πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ#ChampionsForKids #forthekids #givingback #CommunityStrong #NWACommunity #MakingADifference ...
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Relive the magic of the Champions for Kids Holiday Festival held on December 14, 2024! πŸŽ‰ 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

  • &

  • 31k

    Community Organizations Received Donations