Welcome to Freedom for Youth Ministries’ Website. God birthed this ministry in 2004 through an 18-year-old girl found living under a bridge in downtown Des Moines. Since then the ministry has grown to include after-school programming for inner-city youth ages 6-17 at our Freedom Center campus, transitional housing for young adults ages 18-22, and youth centers in rural communities of Iowa.

Watch the video and peruse the information to see that God’s plan to rescue our lost and hurting youth in Iowa is nothing short of miraculous! Jesus Christ is our foundation, our leader and the core of what we teach. To Him be all honor and glory and praise. Our mission can only be accomplished through His church as fellow believers come to serve and bring gifts. If God is touching your heart to get involved, we would love to visit with you!

– Mark Nelson, Executive Director

Freedom for Youth is hiring!

We are prayerfully looking for someone to join the Freedom for Youth team. We are in need of a full-time Facility Manager Check out our employment opportunities to see the gifts and skills needed for this position. For a full job description or questions about the position, contact Denise Juhl at djuhl@freedomroryouth.org or 515-282-4822.

Volunteers Needed!

Here are JUST A FEW of the volunteer positions we have open and available right now. Can you help us spread the word to family and friends that have gifts and abilities in these areas?

• A team of 4 to lead Learning Lab on Tuesday and/or Thursday afternoons for Jr. High students

• 10 additional elementary tutors on Monday and/or Wednesday nights

• An individual or team of leaders for Worship on Wednesday for the Jr. High program

• 5 assistants for the  high school job and college prep activities on Monday afternoons

• A team of 3 volunteers to lead Financial Peace University for the young adult men and women in our transitional housing programs

For even more opportunities, check out our VOLUNTEER page, give us a call, or stop in and learn how you can be involved! We have many great ways to for individuals or small groups to serve. 

Our current operating budget is roughly $56,000 per month. Contributions are received primarily from a broad base of individuals who make up 70% of the total giving. The remaining 30% comes from the church mission budgets, corporate and private foundations. The ministry does not pursue any government funds, which we believe would compromise the mission of the ministry. The ministry has no long term debt.

With minimal administrative and fund raising expenses, your gift will directly impact the lives of the youth we serve. Click the DONATE button below to give today!