God’s Provision Food Pantry is open to anyone who is going through a difficult time in life and needs help with food. They are open the 2nd & 4th Saturdays every month from 8:00-10:00 A.M. The ministry is run by all volunteers who pick up a trailer load of food from the Des Moines Food Bank,
Upper Des Moines Opportunity
Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. (UDMO) is one of 17 community action agencies (CAAs) in Iowa and one of approximately 1,000 community action agencies across the United States. CAAs are nonprofit private and public organizations established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to fight
Todd McQuown & Timber Bay
Todd is the Area Director for Timber Bay in the Spirit Lake/Okoboji area. He and his wife, Alexis, provide personal and ongoing mentorship to troubled youth, focusing on helping them discover emotional healing and hope. Todd and Alexis have 3 boys and are members at Cross Winds Church. First
Okoboji Bible Conference
The OBC has served the Lakes area since 1935 as a “get together” of fellowship, worship and mission for regional Christians. Although begun out of Omaha, the Conference is now fully led and centered in the Lakes Region. The Conference was a temporary summer event for most of its history.
Northwest Iowa Corridor of Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian Housing organization. It works in partnership with people in need to build or renovate affordable housing. Local volunteers and donated time/funds/land are utilized to achieve their objectives. The parent organization, through
Lakeshore Center on Okoboji
Lakeshore Center on Okoboji (Presbyterian Camp on Okoboji) has been supported by First Presbyterian Church as they serve over 480 campers in a summer. In a time of increasing development and technology it is great to have a place for God’s children of all ages to come and experience God. Our
Cherish Center
Cherish Center using Biblical principles helps teenage girls and young women facing an unplanned pregnancy and other life-controlling problems who are serious about changing their lives by creating a Christ-centered home environment. This is an interdenominational, local mission and a non-profit
Gideons International
Gideons International is an association of Christian business and professional men and their wives dedicated to telling people about Jesus through sharing personally and by providing Bibles and New Testaments to anyone. While they are known worldwide for their work with hotels, they predominantly