Who We Are

Journey Outreach started in fall 2019 as an idea of concerned community members who had a heart for un-homed people in the Bemidji area in winter time. (Bemidji, Minnesota is known for unforgiving and cold winters!) During the day and especially on the weekends those without homes are left in the elements with no options for hot meals and shelter. Journey Outreach provided a Sunday hot meal, clothing, and hygiene supplies.
JO is unique in that any and all volunteers are welcome. We have a number of churches participating at this time. Also, many of the people who receive meals also volunteer, which makes for an amazing opportunity for connection and blessing to be manifested in a true community service.

What We Do

Journey Outreach volunteers work diligently to cook, sort clothes, provide counsel, and just love on those we serve. We are the hands and feet of Jesus Christ! We are blessed each week we get to serve God’s children.​

Stories of hope

​There was one lady, I will call her “Julie” (not her real name) who was homeless, without a job, had lost all of her 5 children, and was totally destitute. Julie came to one of our first meals and was prayed for by volunteers. Several months later when we were in the St. Michael’s parking lot, she came out of a workplace in the area (her place of employment!) and shared how her life had changed after we had prayed for her. Julie is working full-time, has a house of her own, has gotten 3 of her children back, and is following the Lord! This is only one of the many people our mission has touched over the last months. God keeps bringing them to the meals, and we just keep loving on them!

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