Northwest Arkansas Childrens Shelter

Mow for Hope

July 6-August 8, 2020

HELP SUPPORT THE CHILDREN AT THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S SHELTER WHILE PROVIDING A NECESSARY SERVICE FOR YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!

This summer, volunteers throughout Northwest Arkansas will be mowing lawns in exchange for donations to the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. They are spreading the word to their friends and neighbors via flyers, emails, social media, etc. Be on the lookout for a volunteer mower in your neighborhood! This is a great opportunity for teens to take part in a unique service project supporting children in crisis.

If you’re interested in volunteering as a mower, set up your personal fundraising page here.

For more information, contact Carla Laing at 479.795.2417 or claing@nwacs.org.

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

While at the Shelter, I got to do two things for the first time – roller skating and bowling!

Sharee, age 12

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

I learned to be proud of who I am.

Javier, age 14