Northwest Arkansas Childrens Shelter

Drive-In Movie Night

July 21, 2020

Bring the family and join us for a night at the movies!

See two 1980’s classics – E.T. and Back to the Future. All proceeds benefit the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter and Hope Academy.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 – gates open at 7:15 pm.

Advance tickets available now – order by 11:59 pm on Friday, July 17 for early bird pricing. After that day, prices will increase to $60 per car/$85 per car for premium parking.

Samuel

Samuel came from an environment of neglect. He didn’t know where his next meal would come from, and he spent much of his young life on the streets.

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Meet Samuel

Samuel* came from an environment of neglect. He didn’t know where his next meal would come from, and he spent much of his young life on the streets.

By the time he arrived at the Children’s Shelter at 16-years old, he’d experienced 26 failed placements, was reading at a second grade level and failure was just a normal part of life.

Upon meeting Samuel, the dedicated team at the Shelter began building trust with him and created an individualized success plan.

He has not only received the care, love and vital services he so desperately needed, but he has thrived. Samuel has made great strides in school. He is working on life skills such as changing the oil in the Shelter vans, assisting with set-up for Shelter events and helping reconcile petty cash in the business office. He’s even opened up a bank account and visited different work environments to discuss career options for his future.

Before the Shelter, Samuel didn’t know home. At the Shelter, he’s found not only a home, but a family.

*name and image changed to protect privacy

Here at this Shelter, staff members treat you with respect and lots of care. They are all helpful and are willing to listen to anything you have to say. I feel safe here.

Damien, age 17

While at the Shelter, I went from an 8th grade math level to almost a 12th grade level. I’m pretty proud of that.

Tasha, age 17

I rode on a tire swing for the first time!

Mitchell, age 10