Local Outreach
“God does beautiful work through us and in our hearts when we serve others with the grace and love He has entrusted to us. Our Local Outreach Ministries address unique and compelling needs in our community and offer opportunities for every Christian to give of their time, talents and treasures to help others. You can play a part in transforming hearts and demonstrating the love and compassion of Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Everyone can do something.”
– Pastor Dave Konkol
Local Outreach Vision
To demonstrate the Kingdom of God in action in our community through the loving, courageous, and sacrificial good works of our First Free Family.
Local Outreach Values
Loving people unconditionally
Taking courageous risks in choosing to love
Stepping out of our comfort zones to serve
Local Outreach Programs
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Safe Families for Children
Safe Families for Children provides much needed support for parents in crisis, giving them time to get back on their feet while their children are cared for in a safe and loving environment.
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Stop Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking is modern day slavery. We have formed a team of volunteers to help raise awareness, advocate for action, and take action ourselves to combat this monstrous evil.
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Benevolence & Food Pantry
The Purpose of our Benevolence Fund and Food Pantry is to meet financial and material needs for people and families facing crisis.
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Northside Mentoring Program
We are partnering with Northside Community Church to provide mentors for kids at Northside Elementary School in La Crosse, located in one of the poorest neighborhoods in the area.
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Homelessness: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Pilot Project
We have launched a pilot project to invite our First Free Family to build healthy relationships with the unsheltered as “Intentional Neighbors” as they are being placed into housing.
Local Outreach Staff
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Dave Konkol
Local Outreach Pastor
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Kari Showen
Local Outreach Assistant