Those seeking assistance for the first time are walked through our process step-by-step to ensure that we fully understand their needs and provide them with as much information, encouragement and services as possible.

Those seeking assistance for the first time are walked through our process step-by-step to ensure that we fully understand their needs and provide them with as much information, encouragement and services as possible.

Participants are asked to volunteer for one hour before receiving assistance.

We ask for assistance not to enslave anyone, but in an effort to free them. We all work side-by-side for the good of each other as we give and receive. Every volunteer hour helps us stay organized and focused on the reasons we’re open: to fill basic needs of people in need.

The Ark of Faith is run solely with volunteer staff and help from our programs’ recipients. Many people from different walks of life, various faiths, and with varied talents are organized in this non-denominational setting to serve those in need.

“Could you not keep watch with me for one hour?”

Matthew 26:40

 

Food/Clothing Referrals:

Referrals may be obtained from:

DHS

Pastor on Church Letterhead

Behavioral Health Agencies

Requirements for a referral:

A resident of Muskogee County and have an urgent financial need for food/Clothing

Picture I.D.

Social Security Card for all members of the household

Verification of Residence: (A bill or other printed document dated within last 30 days)

Guideline:

One referral per household six (6) times a year

Civil Rights Non-Discrimination Statement—“USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

Working for the Lord:

The Ark of Faith is operated strictly by volunteers. We would appreciate your helping us when possible. Please consider volunteering….
Ark of Faith volunteers cannot baby sit.

Children are not allowed in the Food or Clothing distribution rooms.

Please bring an adult (over 18) to supervise the children you bring when receiving assistance.

The Ark of Faith cannot provide any transportation.

The Ark is open Tuesdays-through-Thursdays 10:00AM- 3:30PM. Friday CoffeeHouse is from 8:00-11:00PM. We are closed in January to do maintenance and give the all volunteer staff a rest.

Check out our programs:

Food and Clothing

Tuesdays Wednesdays & Thursdays, the Ark provides a continental breakfast 10AM-11:30AM and lunch noon-1:00PM. The same days, we distribute groceries from 1:15-3:15PM and clothing from 1:00-3:00PM for those who qualify. Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve dinners are celebrated yearly.

Sign Language

American Sign Language (ASL) classes for deaf, hearing-impaired and hearing people broaden public communication skills, and increase understanding for nonverbal neighbors. Call 918-682-8411918-682-8411 to enroll.

Missions

The Ark’s ministry in Mexico began in October 1999. “Children of the Dump” in Mexico is a regularly supported ministry. Mission trips include providing clothing and other support items. Call 918-682-8411 to help.

Counseling/Recovery

We offer individual counseling in cooperation with Muskogee’s Court Related Services (CRCS) program, and a 12-Step program. Juveniles and adults are encouraged to participate in building strong self-esteem and setting solid personal goals through work and training programs at the Ark facilities. Call 918-682-8411918-682-8411, Tues-Wed-Thurs between 10:00AM and 3:30PM.

Prison Ministry

On certain Saturdays at the Ark we provide field training for prison ministry. Several of our volunteers have been certified by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) to minister in prisons, pre-release, and return-to-work programs. For opportunities, call 918-682-8411918-682-8411

Gift of Giving

Holidays. We offer special programs for youth, including opportunities to volunteer. Our Gift of Giving program provides new and gently used toys and sporting equipment to children and teens. The Ark’s program includes older kids, so every child experiences giving and receiving unconditional love. This is available not just for Christmas, but for any other day of celebrations when qualified parents cannot afford presents. Call 918-682-8411 to donate or request help.

Coffee House

Most Friday nights we host an open Coffee House from 8pm to 11pm with entertainment and refreshments, as a safe and wholesome alternative for local youth, and the young at heart. We encourage everyone to bring a song, dance, instrumental, skit or poem to share a moment in the spotlight between the sets of our featured guests. Call 918-682-8411 for booking as a feature or to recommend features.

Court-related Community Service

We are approved by many schools and institutions for those earning required community service credits. We work with the Muskogee Court Related Community Service Program (CRCS) for juveniles and adults who need to perform community services. For opportunities, call 918-682-8411

Anger Management and Domestic Violence Prevention

Our program meets all requirements set by the local court judges. Classes are free, but enrollees must: (1) pre-enroll; (2) attend all classes; and (3) be on time. Call (918) 682-8411(918) 682-8411 for class schedules or to enroll.