History
Cloud and Fire Ministries was founded in 1999 by our President and Executive Director, Melody Rossi. Prior to that time, Melody worked as a professional opera and symphonic singer, but in 1994, experienced a nearly fatal illness that resulted in permanent infertility and required a full year of recovery. What seemed like a terrible tragedy was really the beginning of something wonderful that God was about to do. In November, 1999, Melody started a weekly after school club for some of her students in a nearby church. Cloud and Fire became an official 501(c) religious nonprofit in 2002. Today, CFM has six staff members, numerous volunteers, and faithful church partners who help support our mission. Cloud and Fire now serves over 300 youth each year and provides multiple programs that help provide young people with a future and a hope.
Specialties
Kids love the CFM Tutoring Center. It's a great place to make friends, receive help with homework, and experience daily adventures. The Cloud and Fire Tutoring Center is an inviting, after school oasis where kids strengthen their academic skills and build friendships for a lifetime. CFM Staff and Volunteers offer homework assistance, skill enrichment, mentoring, and a wide variety of extracurricular activities that keep youth ages 7-18 years old engaged and learning. Optional faith activities also help develop character and provide a compass for youth who are trying to find their way. In addition to important learning activities, Cloud and Fire is a place to have FUN! Crafts, music, dance, photography, field trips, and even camping are regular features of the amazing Cloud and Fire Tutoring Center experience. We want to equip others for life's journey, and help young people experience life to the fullest.