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C.O.P.E. (Cooperative Outreach for Personal Emergencies)
was inspired by the Community Service Committee of
Central Christian Church. In 1983, CCC along with 12 other
local churches organized and founded Robertson County's
first store-front ministry. C.O.P.E. provides emergency
funding for rent and utilities as well as very low-cost clothing
for needy families in Robertson County.
CCC sponsors C.O.P.E. volunteers who work the desk, sort
and display clothing, and conduct client interviews. CCC is
also represented on the Board of C.O.P.E. by volunteers who
devote time to the organizational work at C.O.P.E.
The volunteer spirit at Central Christian Church is alive and
making a difference in Springfield, Tennessee. If you would
like to be a part of this exciting and vital ministry, email
Ann Darden, Chairman of the Community Service
Committee, at Central Christian Church.
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In 1989, Central Christian was instrumental in establishing
United Ministries, an organization dedicated to feeding the poor and
hungry in Robertson County. CCC, through a joint effort with two
area Catholic Churches, made the idea of establishing a food pantry
a reality. People in emergency situations, the aged, single mothers
and the “working poor” were targeted for help. Today United
Ministries is supported by FEMA, United Way, and Second Harvest Food
Bank. U.M. is operated solely by volunteers from local churches and
concerned citizens. Central Christian Church Provides volunteers who
sort and bag groceries, load and stock supplies, and serve on the
Board of United Ministries.
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