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Blessman Ministries DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Jim Blessman EMAIL [email protected] PHONE Blessman Ministries works to meet the physical needs of the children of South Africa by providing nutritional support, housing, and medical care; and to meet their spiritual needs through training and support for leaders of the African church. Blessman Ministries has operated a feeding program to help hungry children in South Africa for over ten years. Blessman Ministries also organizes frequent mission trips to South Africa. Blessman Ministries is currently helping feed over 7000 children every day in the country of South Africa in partnership with Convoy of Hope and Meals from the Heartland. 515-343-5920 OFFICE ADDRESS 2557 106th Street Urbandale, IA 50322 TYPE OF WORK Faith Based, International COUNTIES Polk Page | 127 HOW TO HELP Individuals can support the work of Blessman Ministries through online donations, volunteering in Iowa, and volunteering on mission trips to South Africa. Volunteer opportunities in Iowa include sewing eyeglass cases, cutting cleaning cloths, and volunteering at events to raise fund and awareness of Blessman Ministries. Volunteer opportunities in South Africa include short-term, two week mission trips and long-term, nine month mission experiences.