2023 Ron Diver Friend of Education Award

“The people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them.”  Luke 4:40

Every Tuesday evening, a volunteer medical staff offers free services to uninsured and underinsured guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Clients are treated with dignity and information is kept confidential.

    The clinic is open from 5:30 – 6:30, and entry is through the Third St door of the church.  

  Well-checks, infections, blood pressure and diabetes maintenance, and sports physicals are just some of the kinds of care provided. 

No medications are available.

 "Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me." Matthew 18:5 

Franklin First is looking forward to tutoring at Gerke Elementary for tutoring!  We will work with students who are identified by teachers who could use a little extra help.

A Gerke staff member will create literacy activities to be used with the students for the next 10 week each semester and then  Franklin First tutors are matched with a first-grader to meet weekly.  

We look forward to making new friends each year and are looking forward to the school year.

“Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, ‘Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed.’ but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?”                                                                                     James 2: 15-16

Throughout the calendar year, Franklin First collects items for the Franklin Community Pantry and also Franklin City Schools. 

For the Pantry, we gather food items along with non-food items that their clients value such as personal care supplies, baby needs, cleaning, and paper products. 

We help our teachers and students by collecting supplies prior to the beginning of the school year.

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”  Matthew 22:39

Franklin First hosts the yearly holiday distribution of food and gifts for children, a community effort under the direction of coordinator Tami Chamberlain.    

In 2021, 70 families received food baskets, 93 children aged 0-12 years received toys, and 30 teenagers were given gifts. A total of 262 individuals were served by around 60 volunteers from various churches and organizations.   

Franklin First is proud to be part of such a community-minded city.

“He fed them curds from the herd and milk from the flock.” Deuteronomy 32:14

Each year, the children of Franklin First sponsor a “noisy bucket” drive to collect change for their Heifer International project. The money collected goes to purchase animals that are given to needy families around the globe, offering a hand up rather than a handout.

The products and offspring of these animals provide sustenance and income to the family, enabling them to move toward a healthier life. Following our last drive, Franklin First collected enough money to fund two alpacas, one goat, one sheep, one pig, a hive of honeybees, and a flock of chicks.

Donations are welcome to help our children reach their mission goals.