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.

5 days ago

Champions for Kids
What an INCREDIBLE day at T.G. Smith Elementary with our amazing Stallions! 🐎💙🤍📚💜This was truly a phenomenal Reading Champions kickoff we were blessed to experience! From the moment it began, the principal and teachers created an atmosphere that felt like a stage production…engaging, intentional, and full of heart!This is T.G. Smith Elementary FIRST year in the “I Finished STRONG!” Reading Champions Program, and they absolutely nailed it!The way they explained the reading challenge, encouraged the students, and celebrated learning was nothing short of inspiring.The energy.The joy.The leadership.The love for students.It was all there. 🙌💜We are so grateful for this school community and excited to see these students FINISH STRONG! One page, one book, one victory at a time!Let’s go, Stallions! 🐎📖💪#ChampionsForKids #IFinishedStrong #ReadingChampions #TGSmithStallions #FinishStrong #LiteracyMatters #ReadingIsPower #CommunityChampions #FutureLeaders ... See MoreSee Less
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6 days ago

Champions for Kids
✨ Building the Future. ✨What a powerful day. 💜We gathered with incredible leaders to collaborate, dream, and plan for an even greater year ahead for Champions For Kids, and the energy, heart, and commitment in the room were truly inspiring. Every person showed up ready to serve, lead, and be an ambassador for our mission!🙌From Impact and Experience to Innovation, WOW, and our Dream Team…every voice was heard and mattered.We are so grateful for Lee Clemons (Navigait) and Chris Chapel (ReaderLink) who were new and for joining us, and a huge thank you to our Walmart leaders and community leaders for your continued partnership and support.Special thanks to Chef Jermaine with Food Therapy for keeping us fueled with delicious food! 🔥When purpose, partnership, and passion come together, amazing things happen. We are looking forward to seeing God-given outcomes!#ChampionsforKids #StrongerTogether #forthekids #PurposeDriven #communitypartner ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Champions for Kids
📚✨ At Bonnie Grimes Elementary, something powerful was happening…These students were locked in, listening, learning, and stepping into their “I Finished STRONG!” Reading Champions journey. 💪📖Every focused face tells a story.Every listening ear represents potential.Every moment matters.We’re proud to walk alongside these amazing students as they grow in confidence, character, and reading success!Let’s go, Reading Champions! 🚀💜#ChampionsForKids #IFinishedStrong #ReadingChampions #BonnieGrimesElementary#FutureLeaders ... 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