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| Last updated on March 27, 2008 |
Shalom Zone Ministries working toward hope and wholeness beginning with children by giving them health and education.
Description:
Shalom Zone is a nonprofit, faith-based program
devoted to reducing the internal and external pressures of poverty. Shalom Zone Ministry began with the support of the national office of the United Methodist Church. The congregation of Gatchel United Methodist Church in Des Moines, Iowa offered the space and grace for this ministry to begin its mission to children in an economically challenged neighborhood.
The national office of the United Methodist Church originated the idea of "Shalom Zones" or places of peace for children and communities to build understanding, be nurtured, and grow in Christian faith. There are now about 300 Shalom Zones around the country. Although this ministry was initiated by the members of Gatchel United Methodist Church to serve the surrounding neighborhood, the outreach provided by this small nonprofit transcends ecumenical boundaries. Relationships and partnerships with other agencies and churches allows the work of Shalom Zone to touch the lives of many - not only the children we serve, but also their families and those in service at Shalom Zone reap the rewards. At Shalom Zone, we are breaking down the barriers and transforming lives.
Contact person: Kelsey Parker, Executive Director, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (515) 288-7775
Address:
Web Site: http://www.shalomzone.org
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