Coming Together
Free Meals All Day
A tasty BBQ-style meal will be served throughout the day, provided through the generosity of Provision International, a worldwide Christian ministry founded in Billings in 2001. Its president, Lance Lanning, will be the guest speaker at 7 p.m.
Job Help Center
Volunteers from the Great Falls Job Service office will help people who are looking for work or want to learn more about the hiring process. They will provide guidance on preparing resumes, searching for the right job, and what to expect in a job interview.
Clothing & Blankets
Collections for clothing and blankets have been taking place at churches across the Great Falls area. The generosity of local people, and the delivery of a 16-foot trailer of clothing collected in Minnesota, will provide great comfort and warmth to many at DownPour Community.
Medical & Dental
Physicians, dentists, nurses and other health care professionals who serve at the Great Falls Rescue Mission will be volunteering their time to provide services to attendees.
School Supplies
All kinds of pencils, pens, markers, notebooks and other student necessities will be offered to students. The school supplies have been donated by members of churches in the Great Falls area.
Holiday Food Baskets
Generous community members are filling baskets with enough food for a tasty holiday feast. Non-perishable items, a bag of potatoes and two chickens are included in each basket, available on a first come, first served basis.
Hygiene Supplies
Soap, shampoo and other items that help with personal hygiene have been donated by area churches and will be shared with attendees needing them.
Haircuts
Haircut specialists who provide services at the Great Falls Rescue will donate their time during DownPour Community to give interested attendees a new look.
Child Care and Children’s Activities
Members of the Central Assembly of God Church of Great Falls will provide secure child care for kids ages 3-10 in a tent at the Trades and Industries Building. The tent will be a welcoming place for fun activities for the children, such as crafts, games, puppet shows, etc.
Limited Transportation Available
Volunteers will help people who need a ride to DownPour Community. There will be four pickup/dropoff locations in the Great Falls area with van service to carry passengers to the event throughout the day.
How You Can Help
Over the years, DownPour has been blessed to partner with other ministries and volunteers in an effort to advance the Kingdom. We realize that there are many things that we would like to do, and that effective ministries are out there already doing them and would benefit from our support, just as we would benefit from their support.