Compassion for Those in Need

Compassion International

Compassion International are child advocates dedicated to releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name. Through sponsorships, they empower local churches to love, care for, and protect children in poverty so they're free to learn, grow, play, and dream. Sponsor a child through West E. Free's direct partnership with Compassion International.

Local Agencies

We are honored to support a number of missionary agencies in the Wichita area providing practical resources and showing the love of Christ to those in need. Read about agencies we support below and find ways to personally get involved.

Embrace

Embrace supports moms and dads facing unexpected pregnancies by providing pregnancy and STI testing, ultrasounds, counseling, abortion pill reversal, resources, and parenting classes. Donate or learn about ways to volunteer and get involved.

Hope Ranch for Women

Hope Ranch is dedicated to bringing hope through the redeeming power of Christ to women who have been sexually exploited or trafficked through community and long-term residential programs offering faith-based learning, mentoring, counseling, and case management. Learn more about donating or getting involved through volunteering and spreading the word.

Union Rescue Mission

Providing rescue, recovery, restoration, and re-engagement for men experiencing homelessness, addiction, poverty, or other life challenges. Since 1950, Union Rescue Mission has worked to offer men experiencing homelessness and the associated challenges restoration through Christ and help them find healing. Find out ways to donate and get involved.

McAdams Academy

McAdams Academy is a behavioral program that uses a classroom format to deliver treatment. They accept kids who have been expelled, suspended long-term, or are in foster care but not attending school. They provide a safe and structured learning environment for for kids who struggle with emotional and behavioral disorders. Students receive seven hours of therapy each day while they continue their education with licensed teachers and behavioral specialists through an accredited curriculum. Support McAdams financially or search volunteer and employment opportunities.  

Blue Sky Ranch

Blue Sky Ranch works alongside fatherless teenage boys in our community offering consistent, Christ-centered mentorship, trade training, outdoor experiences, and life skills development. Through healing interactions with horses in Equine-Assisted Learning, boys begin to build trust, process emotional wounds, and grow in confidence. Many are carrying deep hurt and growing up without the love and direction of a father. At the Ranch, they are reminded they are not forgotten - they are seen, known, and loved by a Heavenly Father who gave them identity and hope. Your compassion helps raise up young men of character and faith, equipped to break cycles and lead with purpose. Support Blue Sky Ranch financially or learn about volunteer and mentorship opportunities.

2nd Blessings Thrift Shop

Providing those in need with quality, inexpensive merchandise and offering staff and volunteers daily ministry opportunities. 2nd Blessings gives life to old items while offering prayer and ministry to shoppers. After covering all fixed expenses, all profits are donated directly to Christ-centered organizations in Wichita and surrounding communities, transforming lives with the gospel of Jesus. Shop or donate items by visiting 2nd Blessings at 2323 E. Central Ave. Email info@2ndblessings.org to inquire about volunteer time slots or donate financially online.