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).
Meet the team at Freedom Kids
Jessica White
Program Supervisor, Middle & High School 
Elementary Program CoordinatorCatalina 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
Cristy Meissner, Program Coordinator: cmeissner@freedomforyouth.org
Executive Director, Angie Gentry: agentry@freedomforyouth.org
515-238-5844