Northwest Arkansas Childrens Shelter

Benefit Concert/Cam Singleton Eagle Scout Project

2:30—3:30 pmMay 1

My name is Cameron Singleton, and I am from Scout Troop 36 in Bentonville. I am currently working on my Eagle Scout project which includes hosting a benefit concert for the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. Join us at George’s Majestic Lounge on Saturday, May 1st and enjoy a performance by the students of Arkansas Arts […]

Sadie

In February 2017, I was taken into the Children’s Shelter at 3:27 a.m.

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Meet Sadie

In February 2017, I was taken into the Children’s Shelter at 3:27 a.m.

Due to my past, I was terrified of what I may be walking in to. What if this is the last time I see my brothers? What if I’m completely removed from my “normal” life? I can only imagine what my brothers thought, let alone any other child in the system. This being said, I was shocked walking in to see portraits painted among the walls, a dining room, welcoming staff members … gosh, don’t get me started on how shocked I was to see that we had legit rooms.

They’re decorated! It’s amazing. Here at the Shelter they do their best to make you feel as welcomed and comfortable as possible … Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter has honestly done the best they can do to help me in life. There was never a day that went by that I felt uncared for.

It was very hard adjusting, but I knew I was always okay in their hands.

I like the Shelter because we get new stuff, like clothes, and we get to go outside and play kickball.

Adam, age 6

I love it here because I feel safe. The staff are here for me when I need them. Plus, I got to go to a Razorback game!

Jesse, age 11

The Shelter felt like a family to me – always helping me when I needed it and making me feel at ease. I might be leaving, but a part of me is staying.

Chelle, age 16