A

Ray

Joy, hope & love
for children
nationwide

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of Hope

A Ray of Hope

Joy, hope & love for children nationwide

Our Mission

Our vision is that all children graduate from high school with the skills, training, support, and opportunities that prepare them for success in life.

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Our Vision

Our vision is that all children graduate from high school with the skills, training, support and opportunities that prepare them for success in life.

We do this by providing children in our nation’s highest poverty schools with incentives, rewards, resources and training to help them be successful in school and 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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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