Update Feed From The COC
JOBS FOR LIFE is our employment training program. Today is the first day of class for formerly incarcerated persons with a moderate to high risk of recidivism.
Thanks to the generous donations at our Purple Cow stores, we have supplied clothing, hygiene kits, and other essential items for all 200 men, women, and children now living in area hotels. We will begin assisting with ID’s, birth certificates, and more over the weeks ahead. We will also be helping to provide household items as they transition into the next phase.
Two East Baton Rouge homeless camps cleared after residents move to motels amid coronavirus
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The city-parish government cleared two homeless encampments in East Baton Rouge last week after their residents moved to local motels to escape the coronavirus.WE’RE YOUR GO-TO SOURCE FOR SHOPPING as our community begins opening up. The coronavirus crisis has hit our community HARD health-wise, with the economy, and in the area of PERSONAL FINANCES.
We’re here to help. We have LOTS of NEW MERCHANDISE each day at up to 80% OFF RETAIL. We have DESIGNER BRANDS starting at ONLY 99 CENTS.
WE’RE OPEN MON-SAT from 9a-5p at both locations: 3651 Perkins and 6586 Jones Creek!!!
DONATIONS ACCEPTED Mon-Sat from 9a-12p.
THIS MONDAY is our FIRST SENIOR DAY since reopening!!! 55+ GET 20% OFF from 9a-5p at both stores: 6586 Jones Creek and 3651 Perkins. Come see us!!!
ALMOST 200 HOMELESS HOUSED right here in Baton Rouge!
The Christian Outreach Center (The Purple Cow) has been working alongside The Louisiana Housing Corporation by providing clothing, hygiene kits, and other essential items for every man, woman, and child who have been living on the streets of our city.
They are all now in a few area hotels, and they will be moving into more permanent housing. This week, we will be assisting with ID’s, and we will be providing household items as they transition out of the hotels.
Our hope is to help them to become self-sufficient through job training, “Jobs for Life”.
How can you become involved in making a real difference?
- Donate gently-used items to The Purple Cow at 3651 Perkins or 6586 Jones Creek.
- Shop at The Purple Cow
- Make a financial contribution or become a volunteer at The Christian Outreach Center by going to our website: ChristianOutreachCenterBR.com
Basic Services
Meeting the practical needs of those struggling in our community.
Employment Services
Training and education for cycle-breaking job opportunity
Prison Re-Entry
Providing a way for healthy re-entry after imprisonment
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Featured Program
The Jobs For Life City Network is a group of churches, businesses, nonprofits, and government entities banding together to tackle the issues of joblessness and relational brokenness in Baton Rouge.
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What's Coming Up?
JFL Class – Beacon Light Church
Class is held every Tuesday & Thursday from March 24 to May 14. Dinner is at 5. Class starts at 5:30.
JFL Class – Elevate Church
Class is held every Monday & Thursday from April 20 to June 17. Dinner is at 5. Class starts at 5:30.
JFL Class – Baker
Class is held every Tuesday & Thursday from May 26 to July 16. Dinner is at 5. Class starts at 5:30.