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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.  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.

6 days ago

Champions for Kids
Today we pause to say thank you.Thank you to our community partners, our schools, our volunteers, our educators and every person who believes in supporting kids. Because of you, blessings arrive, hope grows, joy spreads, and our community gets stronger every day.Wishing you a Thanksgiving full of peace, gratitude, and love. 💜🍁#forevergrateful #ThankfulForCommunity #wearecfk #bettertogether #CommunityChampions #ifinishedSTRONG #spreadingjoy #ReadingChampions #ThanksgivingBlessings #purposedriven ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Champions for Kids
🎁 We’re on a mission, and YOU can help change a child’s life for the better!This season, Champions for Kids is working to bring joy, confidence, and hope to 10,000 kids across Northwest Arkansas; many of whom wouldn’t receive anything without community support.What does your gift do?💜It fuels belonging.💜It stimulates motivation.💜It strengthens community.💜It re-establishes self-belief.And it helps us expand our “I FINISHED STRONG!” Reading Champions Program so even more students can experience the joy of learning, growing, and being celebrated.💜 Our goal for next year: reach 25 schools.Your generosity today makes that possible.Every dollar matters.Every child matters.👉 Donate here: givebutter.com/cfk10000kidsLet’s show 10,000 kids that their community sees them, values them, and believes in their future.#ChampionsForKids #HolidayCampaign #GiveJoy #NWA #CommunityLove #10kKids #BetterTogether #Fayetteville #Springdale #Rogers #Bentonville ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Champions for Kids
📚💜 Mathias Elementary, We’re So Proud of You!We were blown away to hear that 90% of Mathias 3rd graders met their reading goals in the “I FINISHED STRONG!” program! These students showed incredible focus and determination…and it shows.Huge shoutout to the educators who pour into these kids every day. Their belief, guidance, and consistency make moments like this possible.Keep rising, young readers! You finished strong! 📖✨#IFinishedStrong #ReadingChampions #ChampionsForKids #MathiasElementary #StudentSuccess #LiteracyMatters #WeCelebrateKids ... 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

  • &

  • 31k

    Community Organizations Received Donations