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Update Feed From The COC
Last Monday, the Robinson Circle of First United Methodist Church generously put together hygiene kits for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. ![]()
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This amazing act of generosity and kindness will provide 30 men and women an opportunity to freshen their bodies amid the oppressive Southeast Louisiana August Heat.![]()
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We thank this group for their compassion, and invite you to engage with our neighbors! When we all join together to support and love our community, the outcomes are magnified! Find out how you can volunteer or give, by visiting christianoutreachcenterbr.com/ today!![]()
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37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:35-38
This year, the Christian Outreach Center, in collaboration with UpLiftd, O'Brien House, Open Health, ETH Agencies, and Chef Payne Catering, is serving 5 men re-entering society after incarceration. These gentleman are committed and willing to breaking the cycle of difficulty, shame, and despair that comes with their past, and are ready to embrace a future of transformation and hope. In order to support them in their commitments, the COC is delivering our 2022 HandUp program.![]()
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As participants, they receive the following:![]()
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Free Transitional Housing![]()
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling![]()
Paid Transitional Employment![]()
Savings Matching![]()
Job Readiness Training![]()
Financial Education ![]()
Life-Skills Training![]()
Transportation![]()
Employment Case Management![]()
Weekly Bible Study![]()
And so much more!!![]()
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Keep your eye out for updates on their progress and the opportunity to celebrate their success in December at the completion of their program! ![]()
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Visit christianoutreachcenterbr.com/prison-re-entry/ to learn more about our efforts in prison re-entry.
Fresh foods are being delivered to food deserts in Baton Rouge, here’s how you can participate
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Organizers say DoorDash will deliver the goods to the homes of participants on a specific day of the week, depending on their address.
"There is hope and an alternative from a path of destruction. No matter what your past is or was you can always have a brighter future."![]()
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Arnell found the COC through an outreach event sponsored by the Purple Cow. There, she learned about services available to her such as job training and resume building. Arnell recalls the day saying, "I graciously accepted the services I received, and they enriched my life tremendously. I found Christ, became a Christian, and changed my life." Through the work Arnell put in at the COC, she gained the skills and resources she needed to enroll at B.R.C.C studying Culinary Arts and International Cuisine. "![]()
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You're going to want to read the rest of her story. ![]()
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Read more here: christianoutreachcenterbr.com/arnells-story/?inf_contact_key=6848fc13daacc31b797670135d19ab20
"There is hope and an alternative from a path of destruction. No matter what your past is or was you can always have a brighter future."![]()
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Arnell found the COC through an outreach event sponsored by the Purple Cow. There, she learned about services available to her such as job training and resume building. Arnell recalls the day saying, "I graciously accepted the services I received, and they enriched my life tremendously. I found Christ, became a Christian, and changed my life." Through the work Arnell put in at the COC, she gained the skills and resources she needed to enroll at B.R.C.C studying Culinary Arts and International Cuisine. "![]()
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You're going to want to read the rest of her story. ![]()
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Read more here: christianoutreachcenterbr.com/arnells-story/?inf_contact_key=6848fc13daacc31b797670135d19ab20
Triage 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
Featured Program
Our Job Readiness Program prepares participants to get jobs, keep them, and excel in the work environment. We use a faith-driven approach to empower participants as we walk alongside them during their transformative experience into a self-sustaining life.