June 4, 2025 Urbandale High School Performing Arts Center Individual Winners Alex Brandt _ no photo available Sam Black David Spurrell Thank you to these dedicated individuals who serve those affected by incarceration in many profound ways!
June 4, 2025 Ceremony at Urbandale High School Performing Arts Center Group Winners Amici Circle of Support & Marion Gospel Hall Jail Ministry Thank you to these volunteers for serving those affected by incarceration!
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
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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
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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
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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 »
