The Naz Shelter and Outreach Center

05/03/2026

➡️It’s that time again!⬅️

Our friends at Joplin First Church of the Nazarene are in desperate need of our help!
They do SO much for our community! Now it’s our time to give back! 🙂❤️🙃

🥫Bring us your non-perishable food items to be entered into a drawing for a chance at an Old Broadway Club gift certificate!! 🥫

We will be collecting items through the end of this month ‼️

Thank you in advance!

04/29/2026

04/26/2026

We are so grateful to those who donated our blessing box, our volunteers who in installed it and to the volunteers who have already filled it!
We have a new blessing box just outside of The Naz!

04/26/2026

We are so thankful to all of our community, our donors and volunteers.
We raised $3100 yesterday!!!

And thank you to Sum’na Eat for bringing the truck and providing some amazing food for our volunteers and shoppers!

04/25/2026

3 pm - 4 pm
Free!!
All leftover items are free!

2124 Utica- Joplin

04/25/2026

Sum’na Eat is here till sold out!

04/25/2026

We are open and have lots of goodies!
Food truck arrives in just a few!

04/24/2026

Tomorrow!
Please come out and see us!!
Here’s another sneak peek!!

01/12/2026

We are so thankful for all who donate and pour into The Naz. So first of all, thank you. The Naz is in need of a few items. Here is a list of the items:

URGENT NEED:
Gallon size tea bags
Disposable bowls
Disposable plates
33 gallon trash bags
Dog food
Toilet paper
Prayer

NEED:
Snacks
Hamburger meat, Chicken
Commercial sized cans of vegetables
Butter
Sugar
Water
Gas for van

Donations can be dropped off at 2124 Utica St, Joplin, Mo or we can arrange to pick up. Thank you so much for considering giving to a life saving ministry. For more information contact Pastor Shana @ 479-721-6706.

01/09/2026

Post by Tiffany! A testament to what God Is doing
In the lives of those in the Discipleship/recovery house!

I've navigated life's darkest moments, yet discovered resilience and hope in the midst of adversity. As I approach 77 days of sobriety, I'm reminded that every step forward is a testament to my strength. The unwavering support of my discipleship house family and my faith have been instrumental in my journey. Though the pain of losing loved ones has left an indelible mark, it has also sparked a transformative journey of healing and growth. Writing poetry has become a therapeutic outlet, allowing me to process my emotions and share my story with others who understand the struggle. My daughters, Diona and Caebra, and my grandkids are beacons of light, inspiring me with their resilience and strength. I've learned to lean into my faith, even when uncertainty lies ahead. The discipleship house has been a sanctuary, where I can be vulnerable and authentic. My tribe of brothers and sisters in recovery remind me that I'm not alone in this journey. While struggles with grief, self-doubt, and temptation have been real, I've also celebrated victories, like sharing my story and finding joy in serving others. I've discovered a sense of purpose in helping others navigate their own path to recovery. I'm grateful for the lessons, struggles, and victories that have shaped me into the person I am today – imperfect, yet determined to live a life of purpose and meaning. I'm reminded that I'm not alone, and neither are you. There's hope beyond addiction, pain, and fear. I encourage you to take the first step towards healing and join me on this journey, one step at a time, with faith and support guiding us. g ip

01/06/2026

We get so wrapped up in the part of scripture that talks about “whatever you did for one of the least of these you did for Me!” Here is the whole scripture! A LOT of people will be in very big trouble when they have to stand before the judgement Throne!!! This scripture very plainly spells it out. If you do not care for “the least of these” you will have eternal punishment aka hell! I pray that God always gives me eyes to see people the way He does!!!

35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’

44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’

45 “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’

46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”berlne