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Checking in with HandUp Participants
A little over two months ago, we launched into our HandUp prison-reentry program serving those reentering society after incarceration. Today, we checked in with participants, David Chambliss and Rechail Johnson. […]
COC Sets Strategic Plan
Enduring and emerging from the challenges of the last few years exposed a great need in the Baton Rouge Community for long-term efforts aimed at transforming lives and communities. Today, […]
Metropolitan Council Bans Encampments
Last night, The Metro Council of Baton Rouge passed legislation which makes living outdoors illegal in public areas, punishable with up to $250 in fines, $25 for the first offense, […]
Hope and Change after Incarceration
“My mindset started to change,” recalled Kendrick when thinking about the time that’s passed since the HandUp launch in July. “You’re picking me up for work, we’re never late…we’re learning […]
Grant News!
The Christian Outreach Center has been blessed with an incredible grant of over $56,000 to support our utilities assistance services this summer and into 2023! We are grateful to Capital […]
Our DoorDash Partnership Is Providing Free Groceries!
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with DoorDash! You may know them as your convenient access to Chick-fil-a at your front door, but with this new COC partnership […]
From Devastation to Transformation
Donyah S. West is a testimony of beauty from ashes. Like many others, the pandemic impacted every area of Donyah’s life and future. She personally experienced severe health complications- two […]
Introducing Matthew Pham! Development Director for the COC
We are excited to introduce to you a new face you’ll be seeing a lot of at the COC- Matthew Pham! Matt is joining our team as Development Director, and […]
Job Training Experiences at Elevate Church
A new job training class is underway at Elevate Church of Baton Rouge! We have 12 students enrolled from across the city coming weekly to develop the soft and hard […]
Arnell’s Story
Arnell Myles was born in Baton Rouge at Earl K. Long hospital. Like many of us, Arnell’s family members are diverse- with a variety of different perspectives, experiences and behaviors. […]
