After-school programs that mean more.

Intentional structure, learning community.

Every child who walks through our door after school receives a meal, skills classes, Bible teaching, and homework help.

That’s not all — Freedom Kids brings in career professionals and launches field trips to inspire students to start thinking about their futures.

Elementary (K-5)

Elementary-aged kids meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-6 PM.

Middle (6-8)

Middle-school students meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-6 PM. (Combined with high school).

High (9-12)

High-school students meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-6 PM. (Combined with middle school).

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Meet the team at Freedom Kids

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Jessica White

Program Supervisor, Middle & High School 
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Elementary Program Coordinator

Catalina Matias

Knoxville Campus

Freedom for Youth’s campus in Knoxville serves students throughout Marion County so they can encounter Christ and learn crucial skills.

The Knoxville campus is becoming an independent, locally-run, certified 501(c)3 organization called First Place Ministries!

K-5 Programs: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 3:30-5:30 pm

6-8 Programs: Tuesdays 3:30-6:00 pm

9-12 Programs: Mondays 5:30-8:00 pm

Contact

107 S Third Street, Knoxville, IA 50138

Advisory Board

Angie Gentry, Executive Director

agentry@freedomforyouth.org

515-238-5844

Verlin Goodyk

Darrel Brown

Christy Meissner, Program Coordinator

cmeissner@freedomforyouth.org

641-230-3422

Breanna Sampson

Mike Humeston

Learn more

Whitney Walters, Event Coordinator

wwalters@freedomforyouth.org

641-218-8608

Whitney Walters

Every child deserves a place to learn life skills, develop relationships, and have fun.