Freedom Life Ministries

09/01/2026

08/24/2026

Our board did an appreciation lunch for the staff today. What a great time of fellowship.

08/07/2026

Did you know?

Last year, Freedom Life Ministries:
✅ Served 967 individuals
✅ Provided more than 8,500 service encounters
✅ Drove over 32,000 transportation miles
✅ Helped participants achieve an approximately 15% recidivism rate

Behind every number is a person, a family, and a future being restored.

Thank you for helping make this possible.

07/30/2026

A huge thank you to Crane Resistoflex! 💙✨
We are so grateful for their continued annual investment in Freedom Life. Support like theirs directly empowers our mission to help individuals rebuild their lives through our recovery programs, supportive housing, and re-entry services.
As a leader in high-performance fluid handling and corrosion-resistant piping, Crane Resistoflex isn't just manufacturing quality materials—they’re actively building a stronger, safer, and more supportive community right here at home.
Thank you, Crane Resistoflex, for believing in second chances and investing in our clients' futures! 🛠️🌱

07/24/2026

Bringing Hope Behind Bars: Join Freedom Life’s Jail Bag Ministry
At Freedom Life, our foundational guiding verse is Isaiah 61:1—a reminder that no one is ever left behind, forgotten, or beyond the reach of grace. Three times a year—at Easter, during the Summer, and at Christmas—we put this mission into motion through our Jail Bag Ministry.

Simple Snacks, Life-Changing Messages
We prepare and deliver care packages straight into the McDowell, Yancey, and Avery County jails. Each bag is filled with practical comforts:

Comfort foods: Ramen noodles, snacks, chips, crackers, and candy.

Tools for transformation: A Bible study and an application for Freedom Life’s supportive services.

Encouragement: Uplifting music from HeartCry, along with testimonies from former clients who were once incarcerated themselves.

These packages carry a powerful message: You are not forgotten. You are still loved, you are prayed for, and a bright future is possible through the choices you make today. Freedom Life is ready to walk alongside every individual, every step of the way.

Mark Your Calendar: Next Packing Event
We are gathering for our summer packing day, and we would love for you to join our community effort!

Date: August 10th

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: The Community Room

We’ll start our assembly line off with prayer, follow it up with packing and fellowship, and take a quick break before lunch to hear a live client story on how receiving a jail bag impacted their life firsthand.

Free Lunch Included: If you plan to volunteer or contribute as a donor during this event, please reserve your spot for lunch beforehand so we can get an accurate head count!

How Every Gift Makes a Difference
Beyond the jail bags, Freedom Life walks with clients through every stage of re-entry and life transition. Your support helps fund things like:

Housing assistance & work supplies

Educational opportunities & workforce development

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Daily essentials—right down to providing a simple pair of jeans

Get Involved Today - RSVP to Jim for Lunch!
Whether you can give your time, your financial support, or both, there is a place for you in this mission.

To volunteer: Contact Janis Bolick at [email protected]

To become a donor (or reserve your lunch spot): Contact Jim Smith at [email protected]

07/22/2026

07/15/2026

🐾💙 Bulldog Boss Spotlight! 💙🐾

As we get closer to the Bigfoot Dash 5K ’26, we’d like to recognize the amazing businesses and community partners helping make this event possible.

A huge thank you to Freedom Life Ministries for stepping up as a Bulldog Boss Sponsor! Your generous donation helps offset race expenses, allowing more of the proceeds to directly benefit our Bulldogs throughout the school year.

We truly appreciate your support of Marion Elementary School and our students. Community partners like you make a lasting difference, and we’re grateful to have you on the Bigfoot Dash team!

Thank you for investing in our Bulldogs! 🐾💙

07/12/2026

What costs more: paying for incarceration or investing in second chances?

The answer is clear.

Keeping someone incarcerated in North Carolina costs taxpayers more than $54,000 each year. Meanwhile, community-based reentry services—including housing, employment assistance, mentoring, transportation, and recovery support—cost only a fraction of that while helping people build stable, productive lives.

At Freedom Life, we believe the best investment isn't another prison bed—it's another opportunity.

When people succeed after incarceration, families are reunited, employers gain dependable workers, communities become safer, and taxpayer dollars go further.

That's the power of reentry.