A
Ray
Joy, hope & love
for children
nationwide
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.
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.
Our Values
Our core values have remained our driving force. ALL children should have:
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.
A Look Back: Holiday Festival – December 15, 2023
Our first-ever Champions for Kids Holiday Festival lit up the Springdale Holiday Inn, welcoming students, families, and educators from K–8 schools in Northwest Arkansas. As part of the I FINISHED STRONG! Reading Champions Program, we celebrated literacy victories with cozy blankets, holiday treats, festive activities, and stage recognition for students who finished strong in reading. It was a warm, unforgettable evening that set the tone for community, celebration, and support for years to come.
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