CASA of NWA hosts this annual event with three goals in mind: to share our impact and mission, to recruit new volunteers, and to raise program funds.
Light of Hope, CASA of Northwest Arkansas' signature event, is held annually in November. Bringing together more than 1,200 community and business leaders, the three goals of Light of Hope are to share CASA of Northwest Arkansas' mission and impact, recruit new volunteers, and raise funds.
Breakfast
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Rogers Convention Center, 3303 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758
7:30am-8:30am
Featuring Keynote Speaker:
David Guggina
President and C.E.O., Walmart, U.S.
Lunch
Thursday, November 19, 2026
NWA Convention Center, 1420 S 48th St, Springdale, AR 72762
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Featuring Keynote Speaker:
Michael Griffino
Board Member, CASA of NWA
Sharing The Mission
CASA of NWA is committed to serving and advocating for children who have faced abuse and/or neglect and are in foster care. CASA volunteers provide a consistent voice and advocate for a safe home and promising future for the children involved with their assigned cases. Light of Hope is a wonderful opportunity to hear stories from people who have experienced the impact of this advocacy firsthand.
Recruiting Volunteers
Our goal is to ensure every child in foster care in need of an advocate is paired with a caring, commited CASA volunteer. Children enter foster care almost every day, and to serve 100% of the children in foster care in our community we must continue to recruit and train new volunteers. To that end, Light of Hope is our largest recruitment event each year.
Raising Funds
Light of Hope is our signature fundraising event each year. Through the community’s generous donations at last year’s event, we raised more than $800,000. Each year, these donations ensure we are able to provide advocacy and services to every children currently in foster care in NWA.
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