COC Receives Donation from Pella Knights of Columbus
Christian Opportunity Center (COC) offers services to over 200 people with disabilities, supporting them in living, working, and worshiping in the communities of their choice. COC cannot do this alone. COC partners with many local employers, churches, and...
COC promotes Tina Comstock to Spiritual Services Facilitator
Christian Opportunity Center (COC) proudly announces that Tina Comstock has accepted the position of Spiritual Services Facilitator. COC’s Spiritual Services program works with people with disabilities and the COC staff as a resource to help them grow in their faith....
EBF High School’s Carson Setter receives Sarah M. Braun Memorial Scholarship
Christian Opportunity Center (COC) selected Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont High School's Carson Setter as the 2022 Sarah M. Braun Memorial Scholarship recipient. Named in honor of the late daughter of former COC Executive Director Rod Braun and his wife Robin, a current...
Spare Some Time Fun-Raiser Bowling Event A Huge Success
For over 30 years, Christian Opportunity Center has offered services to people with disabilities in Mahaska County. COC supports 240 individuals living, working, and worshiping in communities like Oskaloosa. Making meaningful connections and friendships is essential...
Christian Opportunity Center set to host Spare Some Time Bowling FUN-raiser on April 10
Christian Opportunity Center (COC) will host Spare Some Time for COC, a bowling FUN-raiser and silent auction, on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 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...
Melissa Elko celebrated retirement after 38 years of service at COC
Melissa Elko celebrated retirement after 38 years of service at COC. Elko began her journey with COC in 1984. She has held various positions at COC over the years, her heart for individuals with disabilities has never diminished. When asked about her time at COC,...
COC Connects with Local Youth
Christian Opportunity Center (COC) recently worked with local high school and college students to educate them on career and service opportunities available at COC. COC staff members spoke to Knoxville High School (KHS) students during KHS Career Week to educate...
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.