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Faith Based Organizations

Disclaimer: This information was provided by agencies in the community. It may not be all-encompassing and some information changes often. For Jasper County offices and contact information, browse our county directory.

Updates: If you have an addition or edit to our Resource Guide, please contact us at jaspercocares@jasperia.org.

Parenting

Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa

Free and confidential pregnancy testing, counseling, information, practical assistance, & referrals. Earn While You Learn with Pregnancy, infant care & development, toddler, & parenting classes. “Money” earned can be spent in our store for diapers, infant and children’s clothing, maternity clothing, and baby equipment.

Keywords: pregnancy, pregnant, baby, items, parenting, maternal, prenatal, car seat, baby, infant. diapers, maternity, garage sale, children's clothes, life skills

Life skills programs for teens and young adults to help them with:

Managing debt and understanding finances

Navigating credit cards and building good credit

Tips for buying a car and making smart financial choices

Preparing for job interviews and career opportunities

Tips for success at work and career growth

Learning conflict management and building healthy relationships.

Grief support for pregnancy loss

Keywords: parenting, parent, life skills

709 1st Ave. W., Suite 1
Newton, IA 50208
641-792-3050

Circle of Freedom

Our residential recovery home offers women a safe place to get grounded in their faith, find Christ-centered solutions to addiction, and begin life reestablishment.

Our home provides for up to 10 women.  The program is divided into phases with each phase bringing more independence, responsibility, and preparation towards life outside the home.  In each phase, the women work through an individualized study plan using curriculum developed by Adult and Teen Challenge USA (with a 65 year history of positive outcomes and radical life transformation in their centers across the US and Canada). Women also receive practical life-skills training in areas like developing/restoring healthy relationships, parenting, communication, financial management, cooking, and cleaning. Students are required to follow “house rules” and a daily schedule including work therapy, Bible Study, Chapel time, group activities, class time and homework assignments. Completion time varies depending on the individual but ranges between 12 and 15 months.  In later phases, women get outside employment while still having the accountability of living at the home.

400 E 4th St
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 414-2999

Door of Faith Transitional Living Program for Men

6701 S.W. 9th St.
Des Moines, IA 50315
515-244-5445

Lighthouse Recovery Ministries

We are a Non-profit, faith based program for individuals seeking recovery pre and post treatment. With a Christ-centered program focused around learning daily life skills for a successful transition back to a drug/alcohol free life

703 W 2nd St
Prairie City, IA 50228
515-994-2132

Lutheran Services of Iowa LSI

Offers respite care, remedial/instructional support, and Supported Community Living (SCL).

3116 University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311
515-271-7411

Martha's House of Hope

Martha's House of Hope is a non-profit organization, founded by Roman Catholic individuals committed to providing shelter, life skills and hope to pregnant mothers and their babies; to strive for lives of self-reliance, a sense of service and the realization of their God-given dignity, regardless of their beliefs. Martha's House of Hope seeks to partner with people of all faiths who desire to support this mission with their prayers, time, talent and/or treasure.

PO Box 305
Ames, IA 50010
5153370618
Other Categories: Pregnancy and Maternal Care

Midwest Wellness & Recovery

Midwest Recovery is more than just an addiction treatment center; we are a community of professionals dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery through faith-based treatment programs. From residential treatment to outpatient treatment, we provide confidentiality, flexible payment options, and all the support necessary for a successful recovery.

102 Wilson Ave
Jefferson, IA 50129
515-900-8661

Newton: The Church of The Way

Mission: To seek, invite, and welcome people into the unconditional love of God and share with them the Good News about Jesus Christ, who is the way, the truth, and the life.

Pastoral counseling available to church members and public. 

Locations: Newton and Baxter Campus

Keyword: The Way, Way, groups, pastor, spiritual, faith

2306 S 3rd Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
+1(641) 792-7300

Park Centre - A Wesley Life Community (Senior Living Community) (Long Term Care) (Assisted Living)

500 1st St. N.
Newton, IA 50208
641-791-5000

Salvation Army- Newton (Thrift store, Food pantry/breadline, Rent Asst)

  • Emergency Assistance Housing Related: by appointment only.
    • limited rent and utilities for low-income residents of Jasper County who have received utility disconnects or rental evictions, as funds are available.
      • Must provide proof and no more than once per year. 
      • Must provide a copy of the rental agreement.
  • Salvation Army Thrift Store: clothes, household items, and accepts donations. Volunteers neeed.
  • Emergency Food Pantry is by appointment only. Accepts food and hygiene donations. 
    • Jasper County residents can use the emergency food pantry once every 30 days for canned goods, packaged foods, and other staples. Those wishing to use the pantry are required to complete a form provided by The Salvation Army as well as give identification, employment verification or paycheck stubs, a piece of current mail to validate residency, and Social Security cards for all members of the household. The food pantry may be closed for restocking two days a month.
    • Bread Line and Produce Giveaway: In Newton, Fridays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Outside of Newton, check with your local food pantry.
      • Any Jasper County residents in need on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no income requirements.

Keywords: food, clothes, pantry, hungry, rent, homeless, household items, utility, eviction, bread

301 N 2nd Ave E
Newton, IA 50208
641-792-6131
by appointment only

Sheepgate (formerly Teen Challenge of the Midlands)

Offers a 12-month, residential discipleship program for men and women with life-controlling addictions includes mentoring classes, Graduate Equivalent Degree (GED) support, and work study opportunities. Admission is based on eligibility requirements. Assistance to local churches in establishing and operating ministries for individuals and families in need of support

900 N. League Rd.
Colfax, IA 50054
515-674-3713

The Well - Newton

A department-style thrift store supporting the programs for The Well Resource Center.

Offers a Medical Equipment Lending Library.

1810 1st Ave E
Newton, IA 50208
641-658-9258

Willowbrook, Wesley Life Adult Day Center

WesleyLife Adult Day services ensure individuals receive the assistance and engagement they need during the day to live fulfilling lives. Meanwhile, family members can rest assured their loved ones are cared for in a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. 

keywords: Seniors, senior support 

501 E. 2nd St. N.
Newton, IA 50208
641-791-4500
7:30 AM-5:30 PM weekdays
Other Categories: Disability Services, Respite Care

Athletes

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

2500 University Ave, Drake
Des Moines, IA 50311
(314) 378-2911

Children

Freedom for Youth - Newton

Faith based before, after and summer programs for all school aged children. They meet on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 pm and this includes a dinner for the kids!

733 1st Ave. E.
Newton, IA 50208
Other Categories: Events, Calendar, Tourism

Faith based

Fellowship with Faith, Tom Troxell, Homeless Outreach Ministry

Free Lunch Weekdays

Discover Hope 517 Ministry (DH517)

Faith-Based Ministry

  • Showers available by appointment (Men only)
  • A warming and cooling  location at certain hours
  • Housing, Homeless, Food, and Substance Referrals for Treatment and Support Groups

Restoration House for Men

Restoration House for Men helps men transition from treatment or into a life of renewal through Christ. We believe God not only redeems and renews but restores, offering hope for a new life. Our 12-month, men ’s-only program provides housing for up to 10 residents, where they maintain employment, pay rent, contribute to household chores, attend support groups, and study the Bible.

Bread Of Life

Bread Of Life offers free lunches to those who are in need of a meal, with no questions asked. The meals are available in DH517 Community Center from Monday to Friday, between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. Additionally, if you need food for your home, please visit our front desk volunteers for a food box.

Breaking Free

Breaking Free is our all-recovery meeting. Anyone seeking freedom from the bondage of addiction is welcome to join us. We serve a FREE Community meal at 5:30 pm before the Recovery group starts at 6 pm. We also have a welcome/worship time with music before the lesson, with curriculum and small group discussion. Our lessons are gospel and recovery-focused on redemption, renewal, and restoration. This group is also a support group for the family members of the addict or the recoveree. 

 

733 1st Ave. E.
Newton, IA 50208
641-841-0598
by appointment, see website

Marriage first responders and military

Impact Iowa Heroes

The mission of Impact Iowa’s Heroes is to honor and strengthen Iowa’s first responders and military marriages by providing relevant coaching, encouraging the development of community with one another, and rallying the support of the citizens of Iowa.

6500 University Ave, Ste 100 PMB #160
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
515-608-5508

Nursing Services

Wesley Life at Home

Provides in home nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and home care aid services.

4328 114th St.
Urbandale, IA 50322
515-978-2777

sexually-exploited women

Garden Gate Ranch

​Garden Gate Ranch is a faith-based Christian organization providing safe housing and restorative and transitional services for sexually-exploited women and their children.

P.O. Box 8351
Des Moines, IA 50301
515-393-8400

Vehicle Repairs

Road to Recovery - United Presbyterian Church, Newton

Road to Recovery is a local mission outreach to the community, begun by United Presbyterian Church in 2018 as an effort to help underprivileged people who are facing car repairs with no way to pay for those repairs. As we help to make such repairs possible, we intend to (1) help individuals maintain transportation for themselves, (2) protect car owners from a potential accident, and (3) protect others who might be walking or driving near a particular vehicle.

Keyword: car repairs, low income, underprivileged

209 N 2nd Ave E
Newton, IA 50208
641-792-4158
Other Categories: Assistance, Transportation

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