Ark of Faith Foundation Inc.

A refuge from life's storms in Muskogee Oklahoma

A refuge: Helping people help themselves
by learning, sharing, giving.

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Ark reopens to public on Jan. 25 2022

*The Ark will be closed through Jan. 24 for annual rest and restoration. We will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.

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Ark Wishlist for October

FINANCES – for Fall & Winter utilities and facility weatherization and items for Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve dinners.

DAILY PRAYER – for our class participants and teachers, holiday dinners, programs and participants.

STAFF / VOLUNTEERS – Commitments for servers, decorators, set up, clean up and food items for Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve Dinners at the Ark; volunteers to set up, do intake and assist parent shoppers at Teen Christmas Shoppe.

PROGRAMS – Donations of (and volunteers to) crochet or knit gloves, mittens, caps, scarves, and wraps for needy and homeless families: all sizes are needed for all ages!

VETERANS – guitars, toiletries, first aid and art supplies, games, books, etc.

NOTE: When donating to veterans programs specifically, PLEASE DESIGNATE “Veterans” so we can track your
gifts.

Do YOU Knit or Crochet (or both)?!?!?!      CALL 918-682-8411

The cold weather is coming and your skilled hands are needed to make gloves, mittens, caps, capes and scarves in all sizes!  If anyone comes to the Ark cold, we offer these pieces of hand-made warmth to help them weather the winter.

Start now to make what you can to give to those in need.  We are grateful for your gifts!

More information? Click here.

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Volunteers and donations needed for holiday programs

This holiday season –more than ever– The Ark is calling for volunteers and donations for our neediest citizens.

For our Thanksgiving meal for the homeless on Wednesday, Nov. 24, we will need donations of cooked turkeys and hams, sides, and salads, and of course paper goods for serving.  We also need volunteers to help with serving.

We are gathering donations for our Teen Christmas Shoppe in December!  See how to donate and some suggestions for donations here.

Call the Ark 918-682-8411 to donate food or help with preparations.

 

 

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Ark Volunteers Honored

Ark Super-Volunteers Margo Stanford and Steve House were honored recently for their hard work with the Nonprofit Resource Center’s Neighbors Building Neighborhoods.  Thank you, Margo and Steve, for all that you do to serve our community!

And thanks to you who answered God’s call for Ark needs in May: The Ark and our neighbors continue thanking Ray’s House residents for mowing and edging the lawn. We are also grateful to the volunteers who anonymously care for indoor and outdoor plants at the Ark. Thank you to our much-appreciated anonymous donors for adding to the funds to purchase guitars and other necessities for veterans in our classes and programs. A big thank you to First United Methodist Women for continuing to provide food for coffeehouses through the summer months. Our gratitude to Dana Denson for providing devotional at Veteran’s lunch in May.

The Ark runs solely with the help of volunteers like YOU. Contact Us to find out more about being an Ark Volunteer.

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Volunteers Wanted: Awesome Ark-a-Techs!

We Need “Ark-A-Tech” Volunteers!

Are you a tech nerd? Do you need experience and possibly class credit? Do you love technology and want to help The Ark in its mission to serve the community and have more of an online presence?

We need your expertise and advice on technology going forward. We need a plan and people who can carry it out. We need to be organized and supported. If you or your class or organization can volunteer now or as an ongoing internship program, please call 918-682-8411!

If you or your class or organization can volunteer now or as an ongoing internship program, please call 918-682-8411!

Or Contact Us via our online form.

 

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February 2023 Message: LOVING EACH OTHER AS JESUS LOVES US (part 2)

Monthly Messages from Sally Weiesnbach,  Ark Founder … [Read More...]

Thank You for Your Generous Donations

Thanks to you who answered God’s call for Ark needs in January: We’re so glad for Garry, and our night watchman and his wife who covered the handicapped ramp on the Lifeboat (Little Ark) to allow participants to enter more safely in the rain and snow. We’re so grateful for you who donate coats, gloves, hats, warm clothes for our participants who are homeless or in need. Thanks to Molly, Ann, and … [Read More...]

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