COC Appoints Jodi Tukker as Executive Director
Christian Opportunity Center (COC) is proud to announce the appointment of Jodi Tukker as its new Executive Director. With an impressive career spanning over two decades at COC, Jodi brings a wealth of experience and a heartfelt commitment to the organization's...
Christian Opportunity Center Announces Retirement of Executive Director, John Eilers
Christian Opportunity Center (COC) announces the retirement of John Eilers, Executive Director, who has dedicated nearly two decades of his career to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities at COC. Effective August 31st, Eilers will be stepping down from...
Knights of Columbus’ Annual Campaign for Individuals with Disabilities Continues to Make a Difference, Inspires Community Support
[Pella, Iowa] - Christian Opportunity Center (COC) celebrates the Knights of Columbus' (KoC) Campaign for Individuals with Disabilities, which takes place this month. As we reflect on the impact of their efforts, COC is a testament to the positive change that can be...
COC Scholarships 2023: Recipients Announced for Knoxville and Indianola High School Graduates
Christian Opportunity Center (COC) is proud to announce the recipients of two scholarships for 2023 local high school graduates. These scholarships, made possible by the COC Foundation Fund, are designed to recognize exceptional students in the COC service area and to...
Christian Opportunity Center Announces Promotion of Kelsey Goff
After six and a half years of dedicated service, Christian Opportunity Center (COC) is proud to announce the promotion of Kelsey Goff to Regional Director of Residential Services. In her new role, Goff will be responsible for the oversight of Residential programs...
Christian Opportunity Center set to host Spare Some Time Bowling FUN-raiser on March 19th
Christian Opportunity Center (COC) will host Spare Some Time for COC, a bowling FUN-raiser and silent auction, on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Statesmen Lanes and Event Center from 2–4 pm. Doors will open at 1:30 pm for the silent auction. COC hopes this event will...
Mickey Edwards set to Retire from Christian Opportunity Center
After a successful career of over 24 years at Christian Opportunity Center (COC), Regional Director Mickey Edwards will be retiring from the agency. Edwards joined COC in 1998 after working at the local Mental Health Center, where she facilitated their Supported...
COC VIDEOS
Christian Opportunity Center promo video (2015)
Christian Opportunity Center’s promotional video (c) 2015. COC’s mission is to integrate Christian values in teaching skills for life. This video describes COC’s services and features interviews with COC employees and people supported.
Christian Opportunity Center 30-second ad (2015)
Christian Opportunity Center’s 30-second ad (c) 2015. COC’s mission is to integrate Christian values in teaching skills for life. This video describes how COC’s employees make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
KCWI Great Day (Thursday, July 3, 2014)
Christian Opportunity Center’s Executive Director Rod Braun joined Great Day hosts Lou Sipolt, Jackie Schmillen and Meteorologist Jason Parkin for Stivers Ford Downright Proud segment.
Van and Bonnie in the Morning (Thursday, April 9, 2015)
Christian Opportunity Center’s Executive Director Rod Braun joined WHO Radio’s Van Harden and Bonnie Lucas for Van and Bonnie in the Morning.
Christian Opportunity Center promo video (2008)
Christian Opportunity Center’s promotional video (c) 2008. COC’s mission is to integrate Christian values in teaching skills for life. This video describes COC’s services available to people with disabilities.