Friends in Hope
Founded by Robyn Taylor and Marilyn Turlouw Friends in Hope is focused on providing need-based assistance community members in crisis. Volunteers at Friends in Hope work with the needy in a one on one mentoring environment, helping with a variety of tasks. For more information contact Director Linda Curtis-Stolper at 641-840-2417 or find them on Facebook.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
When David Goos realized that homelessness was a problem in Newton he started organizing members of the downtown churches to gather support for a homeless day center in Newton. Volunteers continue to work towards that goal to this day, and recently the group staged it’s first laundry night, inviting needy residents into a local laundromat and allowing them wash their clothes for free. David Goos can be reached at 641-521-8367 for those interested in volunteering with the group.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army in Newton offers multiple ways for the community to get involved. Volunteering opportunities include assisting with the thrift store’s back room and organizing items, ringing bells during the holiday season, donating to the food pantry or donating monetarily. The Salvation Army also offers a Sunday service at 10:45 a.m. at the chapel, along with a new youth program. The Salvation Army also has an advisory board with more than 15 members who work to plan events and which meets monthly. Contact Janelle Cleaveland at 641-792-2684 for more information.