Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter

We were honored to attend the Bank of America Philanthropy Forum 2025 in Little Rock, AR. Thank you to Bank of America for your continued partnership and generous support of the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. Your commitment helps ensure that children in crisis across Arkansas have access to safety, stability, and trauma-informed care when they need it most. Events like this forum strengthen the connections and conversations that move our state forward. We are grateful to stand alongside so many organizations working to create brighter futures for Arkansas children and families. 👏 Thank you, Bank of America, for investing in this important work and for believing in the potential of every child we serve. ❤️

Thank you, Jason Fremstad, for championing our kids and sharing this powerful message! We’re grateful for your leadership on our Board and your heartfelt commitment to the children we serve every day. Walmart & Sam's Club Associates — your support during the Season of Giving can change a child’s story. All Associate gifts made in November are being DOUBLED, up to $2 million (up to $10,000 per Associate!), meaning your generosity goes twice as far toward providing safety, stability, and hope for the children at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. Please consider designating the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter as your chosen organization on the Spark Good platform. Thank you to all Associates who choose to give—your kindness transforms lives. 💛

Congrats to our very own Sophie Williams on being recognized as the Outstanding Emerging Professional by the Association of Fundraising Professionals NWA Chapter (AFP-NWA). Her positive energy, passion, and dedication brings our mission to life every day! 👏 We're so thankful to be a part of such a vibrant philanthropic community.

We’re overjoyed to share that our first foster family has just completed the process to license their home!❤️🏡 🥳 This incredible family has opened their hearts and home to a child in need. Because of their “yes,” a child who once knew uncertainty will now know safety. They’ll have a warm bed to call their own, someone to cheer them on for life events, and a home filled with love instead of fear. 🫂 Their decision doesn’t just change one life; it ripples through our community—just like your support. It gives a child safety and stability today, and hope for tomorrow. It inspires others to consider fostering. It reminds us all of the power of compassion in action. 🙌 Every child deserves a place to belong—and thanks to this family, one more child has found exactly that. ❤️  . . . 🙋♀️🙋♂️ Want to learn about Foster Program? Get connected with our experts to learn if fostering is right for you. #FosterCare #FosterFamily #FosterHope #EveryChildDeservesAHome #ChildrensShelter #MakingADifference #ChildSafety For the latest updates on what we're up to, follow our Instagram and Facebook! IG: @nwachildrensshelter FB: https://lnkd.in/g-B_MZs9

🏆 Champions for a Cause! A huge shoutout to our 15th Annual Kickball for the Kids Tournament participants! Your energy on the field helped support Arkansas children impacted by trauma, making this event a kickin' success for our shelter.  And a big congrats to our winners! 🏆 Competitive Champion: KraftHeinz 📣 Spirit Award Winner: Miller Zell 📣 Spirit Award Runner-Up: MGA Entertainment Every team showed up ready to play, laugh, and make a difference. When our community comes together, every child wins. #KickballForACause #CommunityChampions #FosterCareSupport #NWACS

Happy #TeamTuesday! 🥳 Meet one of our amazing Youth Care Specialists, Courtney! She’s been at NWACS for about a year and has witnessed firsthand the strength and resilience of the kids in our care. An unforgettable moment came when a boy at the Shelter constantly refused bedtime. Instead of discipline, Courtney chose connection. At first, she didn’t understand why he hated bedtime so much. They had a conversation and he explained why he couldn’t relax. She proceeded with a new approach for bedtime– using skincare facemasks! Courtney always made sure to do facemasks with him to put his mind at ease and signal that it was time to relax. The boy appreciated this nightly routine and how gentle Courtney is❤️ When the boy left the Shelter, he wrote her a heartfelt letter where he shared that Courtney made him feel seen and heard. Through patience, honesty, and keeping promises, Courtney builds trust with the kids. Whether she’s listening to serious issues with empathy or joining in on their hobbies, she reminds every child: you are not alone, and you matter. #FosterCare #TeamTuesday #StaffSpotlight #BuildingHope

Hip, Hip Hooray to our Cheerleader Sponsors! Thank you for cheering us on and helping make our 15th Annual Kickball for the Kids Tournament a huge success.

Game on! 🎉 Our 15th Annual Kickball for the Kids kicks off this morning at 8:30 AM at Memorial Park in Bentonville! We’re thrilled to welcome over 600 players, volunteers, and fans—all coming together for a day of fun, community, and heart… all to support the kids at the Shelter. 💛

We’re sending a heartfelt thank you to our amazing Supporter Sponsors for helping make our 15th Annual Kickball for the Kids Tournament such a success!

We’re so grateful for our Teammate Sponsors — The Hershey Company, Kimberly-Clark, and The J.M. Smucker Co. — for supporting this year’s Kickball for the Kids Tournament!