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May 12, 2016

We alleviated someone's burden

She is in her mid-twenties and attends a local university, paying for her education by working and receiving some financial aid. She just moved into a new apartment, closer to school, and within...

Category: Supporter Highlights

April 29, 2016

My son's feet smelled really bad

When I leaned over to tell my teenage son good night, I was assaulted with the smell of dirty socks. It was pungent. With a sheepish grin, he confessed that he...

Category: CCSC Stories

April 13, 2016

Still finding greatness in the parking lot

When I drove into my regular parking space on Monday morning, I was greeted by Winston. Winston is a former CCSC client who utilized our JobNet program several years ago to find work. In...

Category: CCSC Stories

March 24, 2016

Living the gospel in the parking lot

I recently visited with a group of clients in the CCSC parking lot. They found our ministry from a nonprofit that helps people with multiple diagnoses to become self-sufficient. CCSC complements their work by providing...

Category: About CCSC

March 3, 2016

Life is like a cup of coffee

A few months ago I spoke at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. The pastor, The Reverend David Browder, began his sermon with a discussion on how society has changed over time, just...

Category: CCSC Stories

February 23, 2016

Sometimes you don't ask but just thank

I was giving a “moment for mission” at a church , thanking the congregation for its support, updating them on the ministry, and sharing a recent client story. After the service,...

Category: About CCSC

February 18, 2016

CCSC's Endowment Board gets an A+

CCSC has an endowment, and it helps cover some of our operating costs each year. We have a special board who oversees the funds, and today's meeting was the one in which...

Category: About CCSC

January 21, 2016

Be careful with signage

I saw several signs similar to this one posted around the perimeter of a church parking lot. The signs also stated "church parking only, violators will be towed". The signage was sizeable and numerous. (NOTE: This...

Category: CCSC Stories

January 7, 2016

No resolutions for me

I'm not a fan of New Year's resolutions, mainly because they tend to evaporate by February. Instead, I like to set goals (both big and small) on an ongoing basis. Don't laugh, but...

Category: About CCSC

December 17, 2015

The staff is laser-focused on mission

Every Christmas, our staff has a party to celebrate the year and exchange "white elephant" gifts. Pictured above is Karen Holloman wearing her new scarf, with Michelle Baker and Nia Simmons...

Category: CCSC Stories

December 7, 2015

The hungry need help

If you're on the CCSC mailing list, you have probably received our year-end letter. I'm sharing the letter below to illustrate how prevalent hunger is as well as how important CCSC's...

Category: CCSC Stories

November 23, 2015

What is essential to your life?

Some of the clients we've helped remain in my mind because their stories touch something deep within me. Many years ago we helped an older woman who lived on a...

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During the past year, we’ve learned that many people have only a partial understanding of our organization,

We alleviated someone's burden

My son's feet smelled really bad

Still finding greatness in the parking lot

Living the gospel in the parking lot

Life is like a cup of coffee

Sometimes you don't ask but just thank

CCSC's Endowment Board gets an A+

Be careful with signage

No resolutions for me

The staff is laser-focused on mission

The hungry need help

What is essential to your life?