Blog
#SupporterSpotlight w. Jordan Greene-Hollingsworth
Last Christmas our doorbell rang at the Children’s Safety Center. When we answered, there stood a smiling, colorful woman. When I say colorful, I mean she had rainbow hair! What she also had was a donation in her hand and a heart that wants to help children. Since...
#SpotlightSunday Hunter Norton
Hunter Norton, a member of our fund development committee and father of Nash and Lawson, is another person we are so, so grateful for. Hunter has been involved with the center for almost four years now, and said he believes in supporting the center because he sees...
#SupporterSpotlight Ryan Faust
This week we are spotlighting Ryan Faust, a member of the Children’s Safety Center’s Dream Big Gala Committee and Fund Development Committee. Ryan is a father of two, and said after he had kids of his own he really wanted to get involved with a nonprofit that...
#SupporterSpotlight Amanda Foster
Written by: Victoria Burnett Amanda Foster is a member of the Children’s Safety Center’s Fund Development Committee and we appreciate her so much! Amanda works at Bank of Fayetteville and volunteers with Leadership Fayetteville, and says she’s grateful that she gets...
#SupporterSpotlight Peyton Stewman
Written by: Victoria Burnett Peyton Stewman is a Springdale native and recent graduate of the University of Arkansas who left a big impact in her sorority and at the Children’s Safety Center. While at Kappa Delta, she took a leadership position of Children’s Safety...
NWA Holiday Market
Lacey Lloyd Ledbetter, Emily Rappe' Fisher, Bill Lloyd, Lindsey Cosio Written by: Victoria Burnett The Children’s Safety Center of Washington County received over $18,000 at the Northwest Arkansas Holiday Market on November 15-16. We are so grateful, and appreciate...
#SupporterSpotlight- Terry Bankston
Written by: Victoria Burnett To many, stuffed animals bring back fond childhood memories. To others, they could be knick knacks, collectibles or toys for grandkids. To kids at the Children’s Safety Center, the stuffed animal they get as they exit the doors of our...
What is your child’s school doing to keep them safe?
Talking with the DirectorJust as you would talk with the director about curriculum, teachers, meals, and play safety, it’s also important to ask about policies and practices that will help keep your kids safe from sexual abuse. Please don’t let your discomfort stand...
Kids and Summer Safety
Summer is the time for fun in the sun. With thoughts of summer comes barbecues, lake days, and endless family get-togethers. Summer also brings a few months of kiddos running around while school is out. That means family camping trips, summer camps and programs, and...
#SupporterSpotlight – CourtHouse Concepts, Inc.
Here at the Children's Safety Center of Washington County, we are are often overwhelmed by the support we receive from our community. Our events like the annual Founders Crawfish Boil are a great way to see that support in action! Today's #SupporterSpotlight is shined...
#SupporterSpotlight – Harrison French and Associates
We would like to take this moment in time to shine a spotlight on another one of our amazing supporters who help make our annual Founders Crawfish Boil possible, Harrison French and Associates of Bentonville, Arkansas. This wonderful company has been involved with the...
Mental Health in May
As May is coming to a close, we want to take a moment to remind everyone about the importance of mental health. This is a health concern that affects people of all ages, races, and genders. Even our kids are not immune. 20% of kids aged 13 - 18 are living with a...