Northwest Arkansas Childrens Shelter

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Village on the Creeks businesses join together in support of the Shelter

The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter (NWACS) has announced that the ownership, management and tenants at Village on the Creeks, the iconic mixed-use commercial property in Pinnacle Hills in Rogers, have joined together in a challenge grant that raised a total of $46,122 in support of the continuing mission of the Shelter to protect and support […]

Lowe’s Heroes to the Rescue

A playground is a space for a kid to be a kid. A safe playground is where kids can make many happy memories. Thank you to the Lowe’s Crew for generously donating their time and energy to make our playground a much safer space for our kids. Thanks to Lowe’s in Bentonville, NuScape and IMC Outdoor […]

Employee Spotlight – Lisa Covert

I always wondered what my mission in life was, then 12 years ago I found my mission and passion when I started working as a Youth Care Specialist for the NWACS. Today, I still feel the same. I am passionate about my work with the most vulnerable of children. My favorite part about my job […]

Gallons for Growth benefits the Shelter

Throughout September, Kum & Go stores in Northwest Arkansas will donate $.03 to the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter and Hope Academy of Northwest Arkansas for every 20 oz. Pepsi product sold. Plus, be sure to fill your tank on September 9th when Kum & Go will also donate $.05 for every gallon of gas sold at all NWA locations!

We Celebrate Our Amazing Volunteer, Dartt Schoonmaker!

We were so excited when Celebrate Arkansas reached out to feature our amazing volunteer, Dartt Schoonmaker, in their “Putting People First” feature. Dartt absolutely puts the needs of the children first in everything he does. Some days, you’ll see him mowing the lawn and landscaping, other days you’ll see him organizing donations in the warehouse. But his […]

Employee Spotlight – Jacara Hemphill

Our Employee Spotlight is on Jacara Hemphill! Jacara has been part of the Shelter team for five years and currently serves as the Activities Coordinator. In that position, she plans all of the on-site and off-site activities for the children in our care. What is your favorite part about your job? “I enjoy being able […]

Sadie

In February 2017, I was taken into the Children’s Shelter at 3:27 a.m.

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Meet Sadie

In February 2017, I was taken into the Children’s Shelter at 3:27 a.m.

Due to my past, I was terrified of what I may be walking in to. What if this is the last time I see my brothers? What if I’m completely removed from my “normal” life? I can only imagine what my brothers thought, let alone any other child in the system. This being said, I was shocked walking in to see portraits painted among the walls, a dining room, welcoming staff members … gosh, don’t get me started on how shocked I was to see that we had legit rooms.

They’re decorated! It’s amazing. Here at the Shelter they do their best to make you feel as welcomed and comfortable as possible … Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter has honestly done the best they can do to help me in life. There was never a day that went by that I felt uncared for.

It was very hard adjusting, but I knew I was always okay in their hands.

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

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

Pearson siblings, ages 12, 8, 6

The world’s not perfect, but people are there to help you. The Shelter was a good environment and people wanted the best for me, and it made me want to love myself more. If I had not gone to the Shelter, I don’t think I’d be in school and I would probably still be in a home when I’m the adult when I shouldn’t have to be.

Lauren, age 16