GRADES 1–4 · $35 A SEASON
RVYF Flag Football
8v8 NFL FLAG rules. Fall season, Saturday games. Boys and girls. One fee covers the season and a jersey.
Everything about flag football
Next up · Saturday, November 21, 2026
Turkey Trot
Every Finish Feeds a Family
Kids Gobble Wobble 1 Mile at 8:00 AM · 5K at 8:30 AM · Historic Train Depot, Downtown Russellville
Russellville, Arkansas · Est. 2022
Every kiddeserves aCREW.
Mentors. Teammates. Counselors. A place to dream.
River Valley Youth Foundation shows up for River Valley kids every week, all year.
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Flag FootballProject MentorAscent TherapyRiver Valley RisingThe Dream CenterGood Neighbors
Why we exist
We are not a typical nonprofit. We run like a startup, build our own tools, and show up for River Valley kids on the field, in their schools, in the counseling room, and soon in the Dream Center.
600+kids served every year
Start here
Who are you?
Your way in
Get your kid in the game.
Whether your kid needs a team, a mentor, or someone to talk to, there is a door for them here, and we will help you find the right one.
Flag football for grades 1–4. $35, jersey included.
Counseling through Ascent Therapy, our behavioral health program.
Project Mentor for students in Clarksville schools.
Programs
Five ways in.
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CLARKSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Project Mentor
Our school-based mentoring partnership with Clarksville School District. Volunteers from local businesses and churches, matched with students and supported every step.
Become a mentor
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Ascent Therapy
Counseling for kids and families, delivered as a clinical program of RVYF. In schools, and in offices in Pottsville, Fort Smith, Harrison, and Ozark (ATU Ozark campus, by appointment).
Visit Ascent Therapy
EVERY MONTH
River Valley Rising
Each month we put one young person's name in lights for character, grit, or kindness. Teachers, coaches, and neighbors nominate.
Nominate someone
FOR EVERYONE
Community & Workshops
Back to School Bash, the Turkey Trot 5K, neighborhood food giveaways, and family workshops on mental health, wellness, and basic needs.
See the 2026 BashNow building
A place to
DREAM.
A safe place where River Valley young people discover what they love, connect with mentors, build real-world skills, and find a path forward.
The Dream Center
Phase 1 · The Start · Fundraising now
Put your name on the foundation.
Founding Partners from $5,000.
Give
See exactly what
your gift does.
Your $35 becomes
One kid's full flag football season, with practices, Saturday games, and their own jersey.
Coming up
Show up with us.
01Run together
November 21, 2026 · Downtown Russellville
Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Gobble Wobble
Every Finish Feeds a Family. Run or walk from the Historic Train Depot and help provide a holiday meal for a River Valley family.
Race details02Play with purpose
Spring 2027 · 7th annual · In memory
Chase Reel Memorial Golf Tournament
A 4-person scramble at Russellville Country Club. Every dollar funds scholarships for Russellville High School students.
Tournament details03Find your team
Registration opens August 2027
Flag Football Season
Grades 1–4. Fall season, September–November. Practices Mondays & Tuesdays, games on Saturdays.
Season details