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

Items purchased from the Walmart Registry can be delivered directly to the Shelter.

Kitchen Needs
juice
individually packaged snacks – dried fruit, nuts, string cheese, yogurt

Clothing Needs
Men’s summer shirts – M
Men’s sweats/athletic pants – S, M
Men’s underwear (new only) – S, M, L
Women’s leggings – L, XL, 2XL
Women’s sweats/athletic pants – S – 2XL
Women’s summer shirts – M, L
Women’s summer pajamas – S, M, L
Women’s jeans – sizes 7, 8
Women’s shorts – sizes 11, 12
Swimsuits for teen girls – juniors and women’s sizes
Teen boys/men’s shoes – sizes 7, 7.5

Miscellaneous Needs
Toilet paper
copy paper
Toothpaste – for children and teens
New Spike Ball game
New water bottles
Gift cards for summer treats – Sonic, Starbucks, Andy’s, Chick-fil-A, etc.

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 Thursday through Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Thank you so much for your support of our kids!

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.

Read more about SamuelImpact stories

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.

The staff treated me as if I were their family. They were always there for me and always reminded me of my worth.

Kiyasha, age 15

Thank you for being here and helping take care of us. We love you all!

Pearson siblings, ages 12, 8, 6

Thanks you NWACS, I now have a bright and successful future. I can’t say thank you enough and I will never forget the amazing people here.

Sammy, age 16