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.

Demonte

Recently, we had an intelligent, hard-working young man in our care. His name was Demonte* and he was 15 years old. One day, he got upset in class and took off out of the building like he was planning to run away. This is not an uncommon reaction from the children in our care. Many […]

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Meet Demonte

Recently, we had an intelligent, hard-working young man in our care. His name was Demonte* and he was 15 years old. One day, he got upset in class and took off out of the building like he was planning to run away. This is not an uncommon reaction from the children in our care. Many have been taught that their only two options, when circumstances are beyond their control, are fight or flight. This time, Demonte chose flight.
Lisa, one of our amazing Youth Care Specialists, followed after him and was calling out his name to stop him from walking away. Finally, he did stop and Lisa was able to convince him to return. Later that afternoon, when he was talking through what had happened, he said, “When I heard Mrs. Lisa saying my name, it made me realize that no one in my family or in my life would ever have cared if I ran away. The only reason I stopped is because I knew Mrs. Lisa must care about me because she came after me.”
This is just one story, among hundreds each year, that shows how much our youth care staff impact the children in our care – every day. It is an honor to be here for these kids when they need us the most.
*name and image changed to protect privacy

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

Due to a rough childhood, I had lost all hope in life. The Shelter changed my life for the better. I’ve been given opportunities I never, ever thought I could get in life.”

Rhiannon, age 17

The best thing that I love about the Shelter is the acceptance. No matter where any of us came from, we are accepted here.

Melanie, age 15