COC DSPs receive National and State Honors
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides valuable daily support services for the many individuals with disabilities. DSPs are integral in supporting people with disabilities to participate in their communities and lead full and independent lives. Next year COC...
Knoxville High School Senior Donates Winnings to COC
Two things that say summer in Iowa, is sweet corn and the Iowa State Fair. So, when Look, Cook, and Eat (LCE), a digital cooking magazine, announced their Super Special Sweet Corn Creations contest, there were over 18 participants who jumped on the opportunity to...
Christian Opportunity Center Promotes Shelli Robins
Following a comprehensive search process, Christian Opportunity Center has promoted Shelli Robins to the Intermediate Care Facilities for persons with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/ID) Regional Director after twenty-five years with the organization as an employee...
Rod Braun Retirement to be Celebrated
After over 31 years of leadership at Christian Opportunity Center, Executive Director Rod Braun will retire at the end of June. Christian Opportunity Center would like to invite members of the community to celebrate and honor the achievements and leadership of Rod...
COC Closes Sheltered Employment Program
After nearly 44 years, Christian Opportunity Center (COC) has closed the doors to the Sheltered Employment Program for the final time. COC’s Sheltered Employment Program began in 1974 when COC recognized a need for adult vocational services. On April 27th COC...
Christian Opportunity Center promotes Jodi Tukker to Associate Director
Following a comprehensive search process, Christian Opportunity Center has promoted Jodi Tukker to Associate Director, after nearly nineteen years with the organization. Tukker, a Pella native, graduated with a Bachelors of Social Work Degree from Dordt College in...
COC Dedication of the Bruce Nikkel Administration Building
Christian Opportunity Center (COC) dedicated the Pella Administration Building in honor of its former Executive Director Bruce Nikkel with a brief ceremony and reception on Wednesday. Individuals, with whom COC has supported for 35 years or longer, unveiled the new...
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.