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Joy, hope & love
for children
nationwide

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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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CFK helps kids in underserved communities finish STRONG in school and in life.

4 days ago

Champions for Kids
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Champions for Kids Holiday Festival preview!We were so inspired by the incredible teachers representing the 24 schools we serve. Their dedication and passion remind us all why we do what we do!We are beyond grateful to our generous sponsors, especially our backdrop sponsors: Vanguard, Rapid NWA, PCB, and Bennett, who shared a glimpse of their incredible creativity that will come to life this December at the Holiday Festival!Thank you to Eagle Foods for sponsoring our lunch today!! 🍲Thank you for helping us bring the magic of the Holiday Festival to life and making a difference in the lives of children across NWA!Walmart | Sam's Club | Embassy Suites by Hilton Northwest Arkansas - Hotel, Spa & Convention Center | Oakdale Middle School ...
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4 days ago

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💜📚 EVERY CHILD DESERVES A MOMENT TO SHINE!What a beautiful way to kick off our First Fall 2026 Reading Champions for Kids celebration at Jones PREP Academy! 🎉Yesterday, we celebrated students who worked hard, persevered, and reached their goals! 🏆And here’s what makes this even more special… the opportunity doesn’t end with the celebration! Students are given an additional THREE WEEKS to reach their goals and earn their very own reward box!💜Following the celebration, Champions for Kids co-founder Rick Schaeffer interviewed Principal Nichole Davis for a special conversation about the impact this program is making at Jones Prep Academy.We are incredibly grateful for Principal Davis and her dedicated team, who continue to encourage, support, and believe in their students every day!Watch this special celebration and conversation to see what “I FINISHED STRONG!” is all about!To our Jones Prep Academy Reading Champions… KEEP GOING, KEEP GROWING, AND FINISH STRONG!!! 💜🙌#ChampionsForKids #IFinishedStrong #ReadingChampions #JonesPrepAcademy #AllForTheKids ...
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3 weeks ago

Champions for Kids
📚💜 Westwood Elementary let’s FINISH STRONG!The “I FINISHED STRONG!” Reading Champions for Kids Program is kicking off the 2026–2027 school year with BIG excitement and a little purple-box mystery! 👀🎁 What’s inside? Something worth reading toward!A big thank-you to the teachers and staff encouraging our readers and celebrating every step! 🙌✨Ready, set, READ! One book at a time, Westwood—let’s make this school year a strong one! 💪📖#IFinishedStrong #ReadingChampions  no#WestwoodElementary #ChampionsForKids #WeAreCFK ...
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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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  • 6.5

    MM Children Served

  • 50

    States Participating

  • 278K

    People Involved

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  • 31k

    Community Organizations Received Donations