A

Ray

Joy, hope & love
for children
nationwide

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of Hope

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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.

6 days ago

Champions for Kids
Let’s Go @the.international.school!We love celebrating students and the hard work they put in to FINISH STRONG! 💪💜📚✨Seeing the excitement on their faces reminded us how powerful encouragement, education, and community support can be. A huge THANK YOU to the generous sponsors and community partners who continue pouring into these kiddos and helping create unforgettable experiences for students at The International School at Mary Mae Jones. Your support is making a difference in lives every single day! 🙌#ChampionsForKids #IFinishedStrong #MaryMaeJones #CommunitySupport #ChangingLives ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Champions for Kids
BOOKS. BOOKS. And MORE BOOKS! 📚💜A huge THANK YOU to ReaderLink for their incredible donation of books to Champions for Kids! Because of of their generousity, we’re able to put exciting books into the hands of children and helping students build a love to keep FINISHING STRONG!💪.Special thank you to @jenniferbausinger and ChrisChapel for your kindness, generosity, and support of our mission. Your impact will help inspire so many young readers throughout our community! 🙌✨#ChampionsForKids #ReaderLink #ReadingChampions #IFinishedStrong #CommunityImpact ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Champions for Kids
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible moms and mother figures who pour into their children every single day. 💜A mother’s job is never done, and we celebrate the love, encouragement, sacrifice, and strength you give to help your kids FINISH STRONG. 📚✨Thank you for cheering them on, believing in them, and helping shape the champions they are becoming.We appreciate you today and every day. 💐#ChampionsForKids #MothersDay #IFinishedStrong #EveryKidAChampion #ThankYouMom ... 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