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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 […]

Employee Spotlight – Michelle Campbell

Our Employee Spotlight is on Michelle Campbell! Michelle has been part of the Shelter team for 1 1/2 years and serves as the Activities Coordinator. 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? “My favorite part of being the Activities Coordinator […]

Employee Spotlight – Brandon Bulen

Our Employee Spotlight is on Brandon Bulen! Brandon has been part of the Shelter team for 1 1/2 years and serves as the manager of The Shelter Shop. Brandon has done an amazing job of getting The Shelter Shop off the ground in its first year. Because of his awesome customer service, community engagement and willingness to […]

Greer Named Employee of the Quarter

Congratulations to Janet Greer – our Employee of the Quarter! Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Janet has volunteered to pick up extra shifts on top of her regular schedule to make sure that our kids are always well taken care of. Janet has shown amazing patience, especially with a few of our kids who need one-on-one […]

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.

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

The Shelter is a perfect placement for all ages. It’s a safe place where all of my needs were met so I could spend more time on things I needed to work on – like graduating! The Shelter helped me so much!

Danielle, age 16

I like it here.

Jordyn, age 7