About PFK Shield & Shelter

PFK Shield and Shelter was founded from a place of deep love, strong family roots, and a desire to give back to the community that shaped us. We grew up in Eudora, Arkansas, a small town where family and faith carried you through every season. PFK is named in honor of the streets where our grandmothers lived – Pine, Front, and King – a daily reminder that everything we build now is rooted in where we came from and who poured into us.

Today, PFK Shield and Shelter stands as a tribute to those five grandmothers and as our commitment to carry their legacy forward. Our goal is to provide support, safety, and opportunity to individuals and families in Arkansas, especially in rural communities that often do not receive the care or attention they deserve.

Our Mission & Values

PFK Shield and Shelter is a covering for those facing life’s storms. Guided by the truth that we are created from love and called to give love, we walk with people through crisis, connect them to vital resources, and create pathways to lasting renewal.

Compassion – meeting people where they are with dignity and care.

Faith & Legacy – honoring the grandmothers who taught us to serve and protect.

Community – strengthening families and neighborhoods across Arkansas, especially in rural areas.

Equity & Opportunity – helping children and adults access the tools they need to thrive.

Our Foundation

Our Vision

We see resilience transformed into renewal, and renewal into a stronger Arkansas — a future where single parents are supported, children are equipped with the tools to succeed, and families thrive for generations to come.

Gwendolyn Rockett

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Gwendolyn brings more than fifteen years of experience in nonprofit management, higher education administration, and federal program oversight across Arkansas and Texas. She has led strategic initiatives, directed multi-million-dollar grants, and built systems that support vulnerable and underserved communities.

Gwendolyn holds a Master of Public Administration, a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management, and a Master of Arts in Management and Leadership Studies from Webster University, along with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Arkansas. Her leadership keeps PFK focused on faith, family, and practical support for Arkansas families.

Our Board of Directors

PFK Shield and Shelter is guided by a committed board whose experience spans nonprofit leadership, education, ministry, and community service. Together they provide oversight, accountability, and strategic direction for our work.

Shanon Middleton, President of the Board
Anwan Middleton, Board Member
Reverend Bobby Middleton Jr., Board Member

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