Des Moines’ own Freedom for Youth Ministries has been nominated for the national “Hope Award for Effective Compassion.”  The contest is based on web voting that ends 8/26.

FYM’s website is www.freedomforyouth.org . Mark Nelson is their Executive Director.

The link to vote is www.worldmag.com/compassion/compassion_2010.cfm . Then you select “The Hope Award Vote Now” button in the middle of the page. After voting, please continue to hold Freedom for Youth Ministries in your prayers.