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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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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Born on Feb 28, 1964 – Departed on Jun 3, 2024 Our cherished Brian Kale Sissel passed away suddenly on June 3rd, 2024. Brian was born February 28th, 1964 in Iowa City, Iowa. He was the son of John and Darlene (Denison) Sissel. Brian grew up in Anamosa, Iowa, graduating in 1982. He attended Mount
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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
2024 IOWA GOVERNOR’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS Read More »
Fresh Start Ministries’ primary focus is to help those who are incarnated in jail as well as to ReEnter community life. We feel this is a great time to share our new series of testimonials from actual people making their own way back into society. The testimonies heard throughout the programs offered by Fresh Start
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Fresh Start Ministries’ primary focus is to help those who are incarnated in jail as well as to ReEnter community life. We feel this is a great time to share our new series of testimonials from actual people making their own way back into society. The testimonies heard throughout the programs offered by Fresh Start
Walk a Mile in My Shoes Read More »
Fresh Start Ministries’ primary focus is to help those who are incarnated in jail as well as to ReEnter community life. We feel this is a great time to share our new series of testimonials from actual people making their own way back into society. The testimonies heard throughout the programs offered by Fresh Start
Walk a Mile in My Shoes Read More »
Fresh Start Ministries’ primary focus is to help those who are incarnated in jail as well as to ReEnter community life. We feel this is a great time to share our new series of testimonials from actual people making their own way back into society. The testimonies heard throughout the programs offered by Fresh Start
Walk a Mile in My Shoes Read More »
Fresh Start would be nowhere without the tireless work and devotion of our volunteers. All of our mentors who volunteer in our Adult Mentoring Program devote a minimum of 8 hours each month to help men and women build successful, positive lives after experiencing incarceration. We are thrilled to see that Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds
Governor Kim Reynolds recognizes Dennis Murphy Read More »
We’re happy to announce our new website is live. Learn about what we do and who we are! You can make a donation, contact us and subscribe to our news and updates! View our upcoming events calendar too!
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