Kentucky Derby Party
For more information about sponsoring the Kentucky Derby Party, click here or reach out to Sophie Williams at swilliams@nwacs.org or 479.795.2417 ext 350. Purchase tickets here!
For more information about sponsoring the Kentucky Derby Party, click here or reach out to Sophie Williams at swilliams@nwacs.org or 479.795.2417 ext 350. Purchase tickets here!
Join us for a day of friendly competition on the Kickball fields at the 14th Annual Kickball for the Kids presented by PepsiCo! All proceeds benefit the children at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. For more information and to get your team involved, contact Sophie Williams at swilliams@nwacs.org or 479.795.2417 ext 350.
Judea fought her whole life to be free of abuse and neglect. She finally escaped that world and arrived at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter where she immediately began to thrive.
Read more about JudeaImpact storiesJudea fought her whole life to be free of abuse and neglect. She finally escaped that world and arrived at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter where she immediately began to thrive. For the first time in 17 years, she imagined living a normal life just like every other high school student. This included a wish to go to high school prom.
Casey, her case manager during her stay at the Children’s Shelter, shares:
“My heart is filled with so much joy! I got the privilege to go to prom with one of my kiddos from the shelter. No, it wasn’t a typical prom situation, but when a kiddo finally escapes abuse for the first time in 17 years, we do all we can to make it a perfect night for her. She is strong, resilient, courageous, unique, ambitious and unassuming. She inspires me and she is one of the million reasons I will never stop fighting for these kids. Prom night was a sweet reminder that no matter how many hard days we have to face, these special moments make every single hard day completely worth it. If these kiddos can endure years and years of abuse, then we can endure an infinite number of hard days. We have to, because they need us.”
Casey Krisell, former Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter Case Manager
Lauren, age 16The 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.
Pearson siblings, ages 12, 8, 6Thank you for being here and helping take care of us. We love you all!
Jordyn, age 7I like it here.
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Bentonville, AR 72713
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