Northwest Arkansas Childrens Shelter

Starlight Gala

March 2

The Starlight Gala is the largest annual fundraiser benefiting the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. Attendees can help us continue our mission of providing HOPE to kids in crisis while enjoying a night of elegance and entertainment.

The evening begins with a cocktail hour followed by a seated dinner and live and silent auctions. Try your luck with our game of chance and then enjoy our exciting live entertainment. Finally, dance the night away at our not-to-be-missed After Party! All proceeds benefit children right here in Arkansas who have suffered the trauma of abuse, abandonment or neglect.

Presenting Sponsors

8th & Walton

AMP Sign & Banner

Diamond Sponsors

Crossmark

Eventures

Built-Well Construction

Celebrate

Central Garden & Pet

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.

The world’s not perfect, but people are there to help you. The Shelter was a good environment and people wanted the best for me, and it made me want to love myself more. If I had not gone to the Shelter, I don’t think I’d be in school and I would probably still be in a home when I’m the adult when I shouldn’t have to be.

Lauren, age 16

Thank you for never giving up on me when I was lost.

Rachel, age 17

I felt like I was being taken care of for the first time.

Kyle, age 9