Julie Palmer

The Brian K. Sissel Memorial Computer Center Dedication Ceremony

November 20, 2024 1:30pm RISE Program New Computer Center is being dedicated in the memory of Fresh Start Ministries’ Board member Brian Sissel who died suddenly on June 3, 2024. Brian had a lengthy career as a public defender in our community and was well respected by his peers. Keynote Speaker: David Grinde “What you […]

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4th ANNUAL RACE FOR A FRESH START

May 4, 2024 – Race was completed with 50+ participants just before the rain began! Thank you to all donors for supporting our growing annual event! Financial donors:Tru NorthHawkeye Fire & SafetyFirst Federal BankMichael Lahammer Law OfficeInfinity UrnsMatt NaglePrison Learning InitiativeCRG LLC (Rusciano’s Ristorante)Kwik Star In-kind donors:Crus’s Café & Daisy’s GarageAcme Graphics6th Judicial CorrectionsNewbo BikesKingston’s

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2024 IOWA GOVERNOR’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS

Congratulations to the 2024 Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award Recipients from Fresh Start Ministries! We are truly blessed by your continued support for the mission of our organization to help individuals affected by incarceration return to community living! Fresh Start Ministries Jail Volunteer Volunteer Award – – Reverend Don Williams Fresh Start Ministries Circles of Support

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