by Pella Hosting | May 16, 2023 | Recent News
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...
by Pella Hosting | Mar 14, 2023 | Recent News
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...
by Pella Hosting | Mar 6, 2023 | Recent News
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...
by Pella Hosting | Feb 21, 2023 | Recent News
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...
by Pella Hosting | Dec 6, 2022 | Recent News
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...
by Pella Hosting | Sep 21, 2022 | Recent News
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....
by Pella Hosting | May 18, 2022 | Recent News
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...
by Pella Hosting | Apr 14, 2022 | Recent News
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...
by Pella Hosting | Mar 8, 2022 | Recent News
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...
by Pella Hosting | Mar 8, 2022 | Recent News
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,...
