Let’s say goodbye to 2020 while celebrating local talent and supporting the children at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. Limited number of party boxes available – get yours today!
Let’s say goodbye to 2020 while celebrating local talent and supporting the children at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. Limited number of party boxes available – get yours today!
Seth* had a tough beginning in life. His mother was not someone who could be trusted or relied upon. Because of her own struggles with drug abuse and mental health, she couldn’t provide the very basics of care for Seth. As a young child, Seth was raised, off and on, by his grandparents. However, when […]
Read more about SethImpact storiesSeth* had a tough beginning in life. His mother was not someone who could be trusted or relied upon. Because of her own struggles with drug abuse and mental health, she couldn’t provide the very basics of care for Seth. As a young child, Seth was raised, off and on, by his grandparents. However, when they passed away, he was forced to return to his mother’s care.
Frightened and alone, doing what he could to survive without any support at home, Seth found himself in a downward spiral.
That’s when he arrived at the Shelter. When Seth walked through the doors of the Shelter, he was scared, angry and withdrawn. He kept his hood up and wasn’t comfortable with eye contact, personal communication or any acts of love or affection.
He wasn’t used to being surrounded by adults focused on meeting his needs. He had raised himself for most of his life. Within the safety of the Shelter, he had to learn how to trust.
While at the Shelter, Seth was able to recover his high school credits and graduate on schedule. He learned many new life skills, such as laundry, cooking, cleaning and money management. He is currently living independently, enjoying a new job and looking forward to starting college in the spring. His future is much brighter because of the care he received at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter.
*name and image changed to protect privacy
Danielle, age 16The Shelter is a perfect placement for all ages. It’s a safe place where all of my needs were met so I could spend more time on things I needed to work on – like graduating! The Shelter helped me so much!
Javier, age 14I learned to be proud of who I am.
Melanie, age 15The best thing that I love about the Shelter is the acceptance. No matter where any of us came from, we are accepted here.
860 NW Vaughn Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
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To find us using GPS, enter 14100 Vaughn Road, Bentonville
479-795-2417
website@nwacs.org
If you are interested in a rewarding job providing a safe haven and loving care to the most vulnerable children in our community, apply today!