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Our History

The Forrest Outreach Foundation was founded in 1999 by Bob and Kim Nimon in response to Christ's concern for the poor and in memory of Kim's father, Bill Forrest

As the cycle of poverty was broken in her generation, Kim's dad taught her how he overcame generational poverty and showed her how to help others do the same. Those lessons helped form the mission and framework of the Foundation and the programs it offers today. Kim learned making a long-lasting difference in the life of another requires walking alongside that person until their journey is complete.

Breaking the cycle of poverty is a process that is unlikely to be completed in a season and most often takes several years of hard work. Kim learned that while breaking the cycle of poverty is an incredible goal, it also very difficult, as many new relationships must be made along the way. For children and adults in poverty, the primary motivation for their success will be in the new relationships they develop on their journey.

Kim's father also helped her understand the importance and opportunity an education can bring. She saw her dad work hard to get his GED and then his college degree, all so he could go back to his hometown and give back to the community that had reached out to him by teaching at its local high school.

After her father died, Kim learned the lessons her dad taught her to help others help themselves were also an opportunity to give glory to God. To that end, Kim's response to most accolades regarding the Foundation's work is: "To God be the glory. For if not by the grace of God, I would not have the unique opportunity to help to serve others."