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Ray

Joy, hope & love
for children
nationwide

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of Hope

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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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Champions for Kids

Champions for Kids

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

1 week ago

Champions for Kids
πŸ“¦ Unpacking Joy at StriblingWarehouse! πŸ’œChampions for Kids volunteers rolled up their sleeves and dove into a sea of boxes - literally - to prepare baskets filled with goodies for 21 schools across Northwest Arkansas.This joyful chaos is part of our mission to ensure every child feels seen, celebrated, and supported. Each box unpacked means one more student receiving a meaningful moment of encouragement through the Polar Express on December 3, 4, 5!πŸ‘ Huge thanks to the wonderful workers at Strbling Warehouse for their wonderful kindness and support! Thankful to all of the volunteers who brought energy, heart, and a whole lot of fun to the process!Let’s keep the momentum going. Every basket = impact. Every child = a reason to keep going.#PolarExpress #ChampionsForKids #IFinishedStrong #ReadingChampions #HolidayFestival #WeAreCFK #CommunityInAction #NorthwestArkansas #UnpackingJoy #StudentSuccess #JoyInTheJourney #Volunteer ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Champions for Kids
πŸ“¦πŸ’œ Purple Boxes = Earned Joy!At Bayyari Elementary, celebration was in full swing as students opened their well-deserved β€œI FINISHED STRONG!” Reading Champions boxes. And their smiles said it all! πŸ’«πŸ“–These students didn’t just meet expectations. They rose to the challenge and hit the goals set by their teachers and principals:βœ… Improved reading fluencyβœ… Mastered math factsβœ… Showed self-controlβœ… Came to class ready to learnEach purple box is a reward, a symbol of growth, effort, and belief.3 students went above and beyond! Congratulations in winning their #GoTrax Electric Scooters! A total hit!Let’s keep cheering them on! Every goal matters. Every child matters. Every accomplishment matters!πŸ’œ#IFinishedStrong #ReadingChampions #BayyariElementary #ChampionsForKids #FinishStrong #WeAreCFK #BerkleyBox #StudentSuccess #NorthwestArkansas #LiteracyMatters #WeCelebrateKids #TheSchoolDistrict ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Champions for Kids
πŸ’œ Something powerful happened on October 30.Educators shared real, unfiltered stories. Data confirmed what their hearts already knew…the β€œI FINISHED STRONG!” Reading Champions Program is making a measurable difference in the lives of kids across Northwest Arkansas.More than 250 partners, from school principals and community leaders to Walmart suppliers, gathered for the Champions for Kids Sneak Preview Lunch, and something shifted in the room. The energy? Electric. The vision? Clear.βœ… This program is working.βœ… This journey is about reading. It’s also about hope, confidence, and belonging.βœ… And our community is rallying to help over 10,000 students FINISH STRONG in 2025-2026.πŸ’« Every child deserves to be championed. We’re honored to walk this journey with the schools, community partners, and supporters who show up again and again.πŸ“½οΈ If you missed the luncheon… watch this short video. It says it all.#ChampionsForKids #IFinishedStrong #HolidayFestival #ReadingChampions #WeAreCFK #CommunityMatters #EducationEquity #WalmartPartners #SamsClubPartners #CommunityPartners #FinishStrong #NorthwestArkansas #ImpactThroughPartnership ... See MoreSee Less
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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