DURING COVID 19 PROTOCOLS, MANY ARK PROGRAMS ARE SUSPENDED. THE ARK IS PERMITTED TO SERVE MEALS FOR LOCAL PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS JUST NINE (9) AT A TIME. WE ROTATE SEATINGS AND FOLLOW STRICT HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS - MASKS, DISINFECTING, CLEANING, AND MORE. We are a refuge from the storms of life, helping people to help themselves through learning, sharing and giving as in Matthew 25: 35-36:
"For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in; I was naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me." Our Story
Ark Of Faith· Monday, June 24, 2019
We are a refuge from the storms of life, helping people to help themselves through learning, sharing and giving as in Matthew 25: 35-36: "For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in; I was naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me." Founder and Director of Operations, Sally Weiesnbach
ABOUT: The Ark of Faith Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit service organization whose primary purpose is to meet the basic needs of the disadvantaged population of Muskogee and the surrounding area. We follow the tenets of the Matthew 25 scripture to serve our community. The Ark of Faith has an ultimate goal of getting talented people together with people who need the support of those talents to better manage their lives. No person is denied services or participation on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, handicap, age, creed, belief, s*x, or political affiliation. Our all-volunteer board and staff serve tirelessly and our operations are supported by donations that go directly into maintaining the donated facility and providing services to our participants. was granted its 501 (c) (3) status from the IRS on June 25, 1982. SERVICES and PROGRAMS: We provide continental breakfast and lunch Tu-We-Th and host an Open Mic Christian coffeehouse with food and beverages Friday nights. Our services span prayer requests; life skills courses like Anger Management & Domestic Violence Management courses for adults and teens, Boundaries, Celebrate Recovery, Veterans Guitar class, Lamplighter coffeehouse, PTSD discussion groups; experience-based job training and prison pre-release services; and we do prison ministry, hospital chaplaincy, weddings and memorials; the arts is a big part of our programming and we offer a Christian venue for performance artists (dancers, musicians, actors) and visual artists whose paintings, sketches, and sculptures adorn our walls. Family style holiday meals happen every Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, and we offer special events like Teen Christmas Shoppe, and Back to School supplies. We unite with local teams initiating advocacy programs for “at risk” populations, currently building the FREEDOM effort to combat child and teen su***de. LOCATION: In 1982 the historic landmark, Muskogee Carnegie Library building was donated to The Ark of Faith Foundation. Today the restored building serves as our headquarters. The building, as pictured above, has stood for over 100 years at 401 E. Ark Website at www.arkoffaith.org
ONLINE: Of course, we’re here on Facebook so you can Like and Follow us! Our website is www.arkoffaith.org. Please see our Services and Events to learn how you can be a part of the Ark's service to Muskogee and the surrounding area. Or check out website’s Giving area where you can donate your time to our meals or reception & administrative services, life skills classes & programs, ministry of helps, building & grounds maintenance and more! http://www.arkoffaith.org/giving-3/
Our all-volunteer board and staff serve tirelessly and our operations are supported by donations that go directly into maintaining the donated facility and providing services to our participants.
