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.  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.

2 weeks ago

Champions for Kids
🎄 The impact begins with purpose and grows with strong partnership!Our second planning meeting for the Champions for Kids Holiday Festival was filled with momentum, vision, and unity as we move toward delivering a joyous Holiday Season to so many kids across 21 schools in NWA!Huge thanks to our incredible community partners who continue to show up in powerful ways, and to our strategic breakout teams:🍲 Walmart Food Team🎁 Walmart Toy Team🏠 Walmart Home Team🎄 Sam’s Club TeamSpecial appreciation to Chef Jermaine Food Therapy NWA , Santa’s official chef, for adding heartfelt joy and flavor to the day straight from the North Pole💜❄️Grateful for ToyMonster International CEO @NirPizmony who traveled all the way from Australia for the planning meeting!✈️Do you know what we’re building? Something truly extraordinary for kids, families, and schools in our region!!!#ChampionsForKids #HolidayFestival #SaveTheDate #ChristmasInABox #WalmartCommunity #SamsClubCommunity #PurposeInAction #TogetherWeCan #21SchoolsStrongongy ... See MoreSee Less
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Champions for Kids
🎁 Every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated. This moment captured during our Holiday Festival reflects the heart of Champions for Kids, creating meaningful, joy-filled experiences for families, educators, and students in our K-8 public school communities.Your support fuels these moments. From reading incentives to Holiday gifts, you help bring smiles and support where it’s needed most.💜 Make a difference today at championsforkids.org to give.#ChampionsForKids #HolidayFestival #GiveBack #NWACommunity #SupportEducators #K8Schools #ReadingChampions #HopeForKids #StrongerTogether #DonateToday ... See MoreSee Less
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Champions for Kids
📅 SAVE THE DATE…DECEMBER 13, 2025!🎁 The Champions for Kids Holiday Festival is BACK!Every year, our Holiday Festival brings the Joy of the Season to children across NWA to fill everyone with excitement, dignity, and unexpected hope!🤗👨‍🏫 To the principals, teachers, and school staff of the 21 schools in NWA who champion your students daily…👩‍💼 To the superintendents and administrators who carry the mission forward…🤝 To our community partners and honorary chairs who help make the blessings happen…This celebration is because of YOU. 💜Last year, one mom told us:“Champions was God’s answer to a prayer I was too tired to speak.”Let’s do it again, but even bigger. Even brighter. Even bolder.💜🤗💫 On December 13, 2025, let’s help turn ordinary moments into extraordinary memories!#HolidayFestival #ChampionsForKids #SaveTheDate #ChristmasInABox #21SchoolsStrong #StrongerTogether #HopeForTheHolidays #BecauseOfYou ... 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