What is Mission First? For some, it’s a refuge. It’s a place of encouragement. It’s help. For others, it’s a place of hope. But for all, it’s a place of practical help and spiritual light - it’s an oasis in the center of the Metro Jackson area.
Mission First, founded in 1999, is an inner city, non-profit missions organization designed to serve others the way Christ served during his time here on earth. We have six main programs that meet tangible needs and share Christ. Those programs meet people right at their point of need - children’s educational programming, sports ministries, community development programming, medical & dental services, legal assistance and a comprehensive wellness program.
MINISTRY STATISTICS
In 2009, Mission First:
- served nearly 1100 client visits in the Medical and Dental Clinic
- served over 1200 clients through the Mission First Legal Aid Office
- invested in nearly 100 children through the OASIS after-school and summer programs
- challenged hundreds of youth through the Sports Ministry and the Upward Urban programs
- mobilized 1826 volunteers through the Community Development Program
- strengthened nearly 50 clients through the Comprehensive Wellness Program