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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 nationโ€™s highest poverty schools to be prepared for success in school and in life. ย 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
๐Ÿ’œ Something powerful happened on October 30.Educators shared real, unfiltered stories. Data confirmed what their hearts already knewโ€ฆthe โ€œI FINISHED STRONG!โ€ 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.โœ… This program is working.โœ… This journey is about reading. Itโ€™s also about hope, confidence, and belonging.โœ… And our community is rallying to help over 10,000 students FINISH STRONG in 2025-2026.๐Ÿ’ซ Every child deserves to be championed. Weโ€™re honored to walk this journey with the schools, community partners, and supporters who show up again and again.๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ If you missed the luncheonโ€ฆ 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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2 weeks ago

Champions for Kids
๐Ÿ“ฃ Holiday Festival Sneak Preview = JOYFUL!We were truly speechless.More than 250 community leaders, school partners, honorary chairs, and suppliers gathered for the October 30th Champions for Kids Sneak Preview Luncheon, and it was powerful.๐Ÿ’œ Principals shared real stories of student transformation through the โ€œI FINISHED STRONG!โ€ Reading Champions Program, and the data backed it up. The message was clear: this program works.Every voice. Every tear. Every cheer mattered.Special thanks to all our community partners who took time to attend. Your presence reminded us that we are truly in this together.โœจ December canโ€™t come soon enough. Letโ€™s keep going!#ChampionsForKids #HolidayFestival #IFinishedStrong #ReadingChampions #FinishStrong #CommunityImpact #WalmartSuppliers #NorthwestArkansas #WeAreCFK #JoyfulLeadership #LiteracyMatters ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Champions for Kids
๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’œ Kโ€“8 CONNECT KICKOFF!These amazing students showed up strong for the launch of the โ€œI FINISHED STRONG!โ€ Reading Champions Program! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ“–This special group of students may be on a different path, but they are full of potential and have every opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed just like everyone else.There were laughs, cheers, and even a few tears, but thatโ€™s because it mattered. ๐Ÿ’ซ Hereโ€™s what makes this kickoff so powerful:๐Ÿ‘‰ Every child now has a goal to work toward.๐Ÿ‘‰ Every student has the chance to earn a purple #BerkleyBox.๐Ÿ‘‰ And every single one of them needs to be reminded:You are beautiful. You are capable. You are worthy.Weโ€™re also so grateful to Deborah DiNuzzo from Give ^ Go / Mondelฤ“z International, who took the time to attend. Her presence was incredibly meaningful and eye-opening to witness firsthand the impact of this program, and we sincerely appreciate her heart for the students. ๐Ÿ’œLetโ€™s keep encouraging them, championing them, and helping them FINISH STRONG!#IFinishedStrong #ReadingChampions #ChampionsForKids #K8Connect #YouAreBeautiful #ReadingIsPower #EveryChildMatters #WeAreCFK #FinishStrong #TheSchoolDistrict ... See MoreSee Less
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Relive the magic of the Champions for Kids Holiday Festival held on December 14, 2024! ๐ŸŽ‰ 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