Northwest Arkansas Childrens Shelter

Needs List

Our Current Needs

We are so grateful to the Northwest Arkansas community for their generosity. It is only with community support that we can continue to provide a safe haven and loving care to the children who need us the most. Click the buttons below to find out how you can help meet the needs of the children in our care.

Walmart Registry

Kitchen Needs
Real butter
Shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Individual bags of chips

Miscellaneous Needs
White copy paper
Ramen noodles
Paper towels
Cetaphil lotion
Large suitcases
Water bottles
Bleach
Quart size Ziploc bags
Gallon size Ziploc bags
Large and XL Nitrile gloves
7-8 gallon trash cans
Books in Spanish for children and teens
13 gallon trash bags
Science kits
Large Lego sets
Shower curtains
Shower curtain liners
Puzzles – 200-500 pieces
Coloring books for teens
“How to Draw” books for teens
Gift cards for Malco Theater, DEFY Trampoline park, Fast Lane Entertainment, and other local attractions

Clothing for teen girls
Athletic shorts – sizes S, M, L, XL
Short-sleeve shirts – sizes S, M, L
Summer pajamas – sizes S, M, L, XL
“Slides” slip-on shoes – sizes 6-12

Clothing for teen boys
Athletic shorts – sizes S, M, L, XL
Short-sleeve shirts – sizes S, M, L
“Slides” slip-on shoes – sizes 6-12

Drop Off Donations

Two drop off locations are available:

Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter
860 NW Vaughn Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
Donations are accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

The Shelter Shop
2700 W Walnut
Rogers, AR 72758
Donations are accepted Tuesday – Saturday 10-5.

Thank you so much for your support of our kids!

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

I’m so glad that I got to spend my 12th birthday here at the Shelter. It was truly the best!

Marly, age 12

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

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