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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
What happens when students across 24 schools in NWA commit to finishing strong?You see it.You feel it.You celebrate it. 🎉During this spring, we attended 14 Kickoffs at schools across NWA, and these kids have understood the mission! We have celebrated with 4 so far! From Grace Hill, T.G. Smith, Westside, and Bonnie Grimes Elementary, students showed up, stayed engaged, and followed through.These celebrations are rewards, but also something greater…they represent effort, growth, and what’s possible when students stay the course.More to come as we spotlight each school individually… but for now, we’re taking a moment to celebrate ALL of them who have accomplished their goals so far!💜#FinishStrong #ChampionsForKids #ReadingChampions #StudentSuccess #CommunityImpact #NorthwestArkansas ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Champions for Kids
Students at the International School at Mary Mae Jones were so engaged at their Kickoff! Hands up. Eyes locked in. Ready to Thrive!Through the “I FINISHED STRONG!” 💪📚 Reading Champions Program, they’re stepping up, leaning in, and getting ready to finish the year with purpose.And those purple boxes? 💜 They are reminders that a child’s effort is seen, and it matters.Let’s go, Mary Mae Jones! 🔥#IFinishedStrong #ChampionsForKids #ReadingChampions #BentonvilleSchools #StudentSuccess 💜 ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Champions for Kids
You can tell when it clicks. 💜Seeing what they’re working toward changes how students show up.This is where the mindshift starts. 💪📚#FinishStrong #ChampionsForKids #IFinishedStrong #ReadingChampions 💜 ... 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