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Ray

Joy, hope & love
for children
nationwide

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of Hope

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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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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
Snow days are fun, but they’re also a great opportunity to READ!!! ❄️💪📖To all our Champions who are home due to snow and icy weather:• Read a book (or two!) 📚• Practice math facts or homework 🧮• Get creative with writing or drawing ✏️• Stay active—> stretch, dance, play, or bundle up for safe outdoor fun 🏃‍♀️❄️A little learning + a little movement goes a long way. Keep your mind sharp, your body moving, and your heart encouraged. 💜We’re cheering you on, today and every day!#ChampionsForKids #FinishStrong #SnowDayLearning #ReadingMatters #MathMatters #StayActive #LearningEverywhere #WinterWellness #mathmatters✖️➗➖➕ ❄️📚💜 ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Champions for Kids
As we step into 2026, we’re reminded that Champions for Kids is a nonprofit about business…with heart, purpose, and vision.We’re dreaming bigger, planning smarter, and preparing for what’s ahead; including an even greater Holiday Festival in 2026!🚂 These moments of collaboration, reflection, and innovation matter. We spent time celebrating what went right in 2025, identifying challenges, and turning opportunities into action with purpose!✨ The 2025 Holiday Festival was amazing, and it showed us what’s possible when faith and people come together.Above all, we recognize this truth: For us, none of this happens without God, through Christ; and without our people.Our partners, volunteers, educators, and team make all the difference. Their commitment, wisdom, and heart fuel everything we do!We even paused to celebrate January birthdays, because honoring people is part of our culture, and gratitude is at the core of our work.🤗💜🥳📚 In the 2026-2027 school year, we’re expanding from 21 to 25 schools, continuing to encourage students to finish STRONG in reading and life.💡 Innovation is happening.🤝 Collaboration is growing.💜 Purpose is leading the way.We are forever grateful, and incredibly excited for what’s ahead!🤗#ChampionsForKids #NonprofitLeadership #HolidayFestival2026 #GratefulHearts #ServingWithExcellence #GratefulHearts #StrongerTogether ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Champions for Kids
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.”— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.At Champions for Kids, we now serve students across 25 Northwest Arkansas K-8 schools…encouraging children and youth to finish STRONG in reading through the “I Finished STRONG!” Reading Champions program. Today we honor Dr. King by lifting up kids one page, one word, and one moment of encouragement at a time.#MLKDay #EducationIsKeyToSuccess #EverybodyCanServe #ChampionsForKids #IFinishedStrong #ReadingChampions #LiteracyMatters #ServeWithPurpose #StudentsFirst #EducationMatters #EncouragingReaders #HopeInAction #NorthwestArkansas #CommunityImpact ... 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

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  • 31k

    Community Organizations Received Donations