Flourish Families
Our story
Please let us introduce ourselves. We are Bill and Cindy Saak, the directors of Flourish Families.
Our hearts are to inspire and equip single mothers and their families to thrive and not just survive.
Both of us have been in ministry for several years, but the heart of our ministry was birthed at a young age for each of us.
Bill lost his father in a farming accident when he was just 14. Cindy became a single mom at the age of 16. We love to share our story of how the Lord used people to help us through those hard times as well as disciple us in the ways of the Lord. The heartaches in our lives have turned into us encouraging and empowering others.
Cindy and a team of women minister to the single moms and their families. Bill works primarily with the boys as well as doing a lot of work that is unseen.
We have recognized a gap in mentorship for women who are raising their children alone. We desire to empower the women and their families to overcome barriers that would hold them back from attaining the necessary skills to succeed. Flourish Families offers education targeted for single mothers to gain skills to foster healthy parenting practices, financial stewardship, relationship skills, and decision making skills. It is our hearts desire to see this ministry grow and to see the church throughout the U.S. wrap their arms and hearts around single moms and their families. We thank you for your interest and welcome a time to visit with individuals or groups who are considering launching a Flourish Single Mom Care group in their area or would like to support us financially.
Our vision
Introduce all to Christ .
To unite the Christian community in demonstrating their love for Jesus by sharing their time, talent and resources to empower the single mother's and their families to thrive and not just survive. To continue to grow the opportunities to theses families.
Our mission
To embrace and empower single mothers and their families to overcome current barriers, discover their God-given talents, and lead transformed lives through the love of Christ.
Buildinging a team of Partners
We believe that together we can make a difference in the lives of single mothers and their children by embracing them, helping them find their talents and worth, and to assist in overcoming barriers in their lives. We can't do this alone. We need your help.
We welcome individuals, businesses and organizations to join our team.
what to expect at a flourish gathering?
- All single mothers and their children where the father is absent regardless of the situation which includes Grandmothers raising grandchildren are welcome to join us.
- Once a month or more gathering and a full meal for the family,
- Activities for the children after family meal includes Nursery, Kidz church with Biblically based activities and youth group.
- For moms: Spiritual growth, fun activities like DIY projects, solo parenting skills financial stewardship,healthy relationships, laughter, encouragement and prayer.
- Currently we have a group meeting at Celebration Church in Waterloo, IA on the 2nd Wednesday night of each month. 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM.