What We Do

The Christian Outreach Center of Baton Rouge is a Christ-centered homeless intervention ministry helping people toward self-sufficiency in Baton Rouge.

The COC exists to help people towards self-sufficiency and restored dignity through employment.

Who We Are

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Christian Outreach Center of Baton Rouge

4 days ago

On Tuesday, September 27th, Aetna Better Health of Louisiana invested $25,000 in the mission of the Christian Outreach Center. These dollars will go directly to fund our job readiness and financial education courses in 2023 as we expand to serve more families in a region seeking self-sufficiency and restored dignity through employment.We're grateful to work with our neighbors each day and for the generous support of Aetna Better Health of Louisiana, which allows us to do so. Every gift supporting the work of the COC creates opportunity and hope for those who seek it in the Greater Baton Rouge Region!Join us and Aetna in our work by giving today! Click the link below to take part in transformation! christianoutreachcenterbr.networkforgood.com/projects/157446-2022 ... See MoreSee Less

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Christian Outreach Center of Baton Rouge

1 week ago

On November 29th, join us in celebrating #GivingTuesday at the Christian Outreach Center. Last year, we raised over $10,000 on this global day of advancing critical missions, and this year we're raising the goal to $12,500 - which will fund an an entire Job Readiness Class in 2023!Mark your calendars and give online or via check on November 29th to take part in our mission of helping our neighbors achieve self-sufficiency and restored dignity through employment! #giving #selfsufficiency #batonrouge #nonprofit #christian ... See MoreSee Less

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Christian Outreach Center of Baton Rouge

2 weeks ago

The Christian Outreach Center is proud to announce the designation of $15,000 by the Capital Area United Way supporting our ability to serve families in need of groceries in the Capital Region.Currently, and thanks to this support from Capital Area United Way, we are serving 85 families every week in the region, with many members of these households also enrolled in our job readiness training starting in October. This program is truly transforming the Baton Rouge region by providing critical resources while also giving households the opportunities to engage in cycle-breaking trainings aimed at raising hourly wages and creating lasting changes in career trajectories. We are grateful to the Capital Area United Way for their investment and for our community members supporting the work of the Christian Outreach Center!Interested in helping us in our work? Find out how you can help at christianoutreachcenterbr.com/donate/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Christian Outreach Center of Baton Rouge is at Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge.

2 weeks ago

Save the Date and Get Your Tickets Now!! Join us for our 2022 Graduation and Jazz Lunch on December 11 from 12-4 hosted at and sponsored by the Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge. You won't want to miss this afternoon of triumph, joy and hope! Join us in celebrating the work of our Graduates and in preparing for even deeper transformation in 2023! Tickets available at christianoutreachcenterbr.com/event/2022-graduation-and-jazz-lunch/#batonrouge #transformation #christian #Christians #graduation ... See MoreSee Less

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Christian Outreach Center of Baton Rouge is at Christian Outreach Center of Baton Rouge.

3 weeks ago

"It's working. The program is working." christianoutreachcenterbr.com/checking-in-with-handup-participants/Check in with our HandUp, Prison Re-Entry, participants. Spoiler Alert: Their Progress will blow you away! ... See MoreSee Less

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Triage Services

Meeting the practical needs of those struggling in our community.

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Employment Services

Training and education for cycle-breaking job opportunity

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Prison Re-Entry

Providing a way for healthy re-entry after imprisonment

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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.

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2022 Graduation and Jazz Lunch

December 11 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Please join us for a delicious plated lunch and graduation ceremony in honor of the life-transforming work our graduates have undertaken in 2022, followed by a special jazz performance. You won’t want to miss the…