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.

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

I like the Shelter because we get new stuff, like clothes, and we get to go outside and play kickball.

Adam, age 6

I learned that love is better than hate.

Tonya, age 17

The Shelter has truly given me hope to pursue my life to the fullest, put my past behind me, and move on to bigger and better things in life. The staff members, who I think of as family, have brought me to realize that I am valuable, strong and able to conquer anything I set my mind on.

Chelsea, age 13