Northwest Arkansas Childrens Shelter

The Hope Society

Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter supporters play a tremendous role in ensuring that we provide the absolute best care for kids in crisis. The Hope Society is a new program that gives kids the chance to dream again – to hope again – and to imagine a future brighter than they ever thought possible. We invite you to participate by making an annual gift at a level that works best for you.

Membership in The Hope Society is extended to those who annually contribute $1,000 or more between January 1 and December 31. Membership will be recognized in one of the levels below and members will receive the following courtesies.

Partners for Hope $1,000 – $9,999
Recognition on the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter website
Behind the scenes tours
Subscription to Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter newsletter
Special invitation to annual fundraising events

Heroes for Hope $10,000 – $24,999
All of the lower level benefits
PLUS invitation to Hope Society events

Champions for Hope $25,000 and up
All of the lower level benefits
PLUS two complimentary tickets to Hope Society events

For more information about the Hope Society, contact Linda Phillips, Director of Philanthropy, at lphillips@nwacs.org or 479.795.2417 ext 305.

Judea

Jenny fought her whole life to be free of abuse and neglect. She finally escaped that world and arrived at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter where she immediately began to thrive.

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Meet Judea

Judea fought her whole life to be free of abuse and neglect. She finally escaped that world and arrived at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter where she immediately began to thrive. For the first time in 17 years, she imagined living a normal life just like every other high school student. This included a wish to go to high school prom.

Casey, her case manager during her stay at the Children’s Shelter, shares:

“My heart is filled with so much joy! I got the privilege to go to prom with one of my kiddos from the shelter. No, it wasn’t a typical prom situation, but when a kiddo finally escapes abuse for the first time in 17 years, we do all we can to make it a perfect night for her. She is strong, resilient, courageous, unique, ambitious and unassuming. She inspires me and she is one of the million reasons I will never stop fighting for these kids. Prom night was a sweet reminder that no matter how many hard days we have to face, these special moments make every single hard day completely worth it. If these kiddos can endure years and years of abuse, then we can endure an infinite number of hard days. We have to, because they need us.”

Casey Krisell, former Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter Case Manager

This place has made me feel the most at home. What makes it so special is the staff. I have never met such caring and dedicated staff.

Katie, age 14

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