by Pella Hosting | Mar 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Since 1969, the Christian Opportunity Center (COC) has been proving what’s possible for individuals with disabilities in Central Iowa. In celebration of COC’s 50th Anniversary this year, COC is pleased to announce the inaugural year of a new scholarship opportunity...
by Pella Hosting | Jan 15, 2019 | Recent News
This past week marks the end of a month of visits from local schools to Christian Opportunity Center (COC). Approximately 180 children from Knoxville Northstar Elementary, Lynnville-Sully School District, and Pella Christian High School took time to visit COC and...
by Pella Hosting | Jan 10, 2019 | Recent News
To say that Christian Opportunity Center (COC) has gone through many changes and transitions in 2018 is an understatement. From leadership changes to new opportunities for the people we support, COC would like to take a minute to share some reflections 2018. COC has...
by Pella Hosting | Dec 7, 2018 | Recent News
Christian Opportunity Center has been awarded a Three-Year Term of Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Community-Based Employment and Life Skills programs in Indianola, Oskaloosa, Knoxville, and Pella. This...
by Pella Hosting | Sep 14, 2018 | Recent News
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...
by Pella Hosting | Aug 31, 2018 | Recent News, Uncategorized
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...
by Pella Hosting | Aug 3, 2018 | Spirtual Services
On Wednesday evening, I attended a fantastic community event hosted by the Pella Youth Coalition (PYC). My husband and I are members of the initial team of people who got together this spring with the vision of addressing the trend of substance abuse among the teens...
by Pella Hosting | Jul 27, 2018 | Resources
General articles on disability awareness https://rca.org/search/site/disability%20awareness?f%5B0%5D=bundle%3Aresource Disability Awareness Sunday resources Accessibility and Disability Concerns United Methodist Church disability website...
by Pella Hosting | Jul 27, 2018 | Spirtual Services
In healthy churches, everybody belongs, everybody serves Disability Awareness Sunday is observed in the Reformed Church in America on the second Sunday of October. This year, that date is October 14. Disability Awareness Sunday encourages congregations to grow in...
by Pella Hosting | Jul 2, 2018 | Recent News
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...
