Community Awareness Portfolio

Chameeka N. Smith February 2012

Community Agencies Christian United Outreach Center Family Crisis Center Randolph County Partnership for Children First Baptist Church

Christian United Outreach Center

Christian United Outreach Center Christian United Outreach Center (CUOC) is

a faith based short term crisis intervention center. On Friday, January 27, 2012, I met with Debbie Cole, Assistant Director to discuss this community agency. This outreach center, during the 2010-2011 year served over 23,000 individuals and their families; serving 50-70 families per day.

CUOC Mission Statement Partnering with our community Meeting people at their point of need Following the example of Christ

Programs/Services Rent/Mortgage Food Pantry Medical Assistance Neighbors Helping

Neighbors (NHN)- handyman service

Project Independence- transitional housing

Community Classes

Hours of Operation M-W 10am-3pm Thursday- 10am-

6pm Friday- Admin

responsibilities

Intake Application Clients complete an

application Meet with a CUOC

representation regarding services

Can return up to three months before reevaluation

Christian United Outreach Center Food Pantry Newsletter

CUOC Brochure

Family Crisis Center

Family Crisis Center Mission Statement

“To serve people in Crisis from domestic and family violence, sexual assault and rape while

working to eliminate these issues in our community”

Family Crisis Center During my visit on January 27, 2012,I met

with Brandy Williams, who has been apart of this center for four years. She was also a victim of domestic violence. The center serves over 5000 individuals and shelter over 300 women and children yearly. I visited the actual shelter where women are housed and protected from their attackers.

Services Case Management Court Advocacy Basic NeedsShelter sponsored rooms 24 hour crisis line Children mentoring program Community Education (Bilingual)Red Door Bargain Boutique

Family Crisis Center Brochure

FCC Initial Assessment Form

FCC Resource

Randolph County Partnership for Children

Randolph County Partnership for Children

Met with Pauline McKee, Executive Director on Monday, January 30, 2012

Generates 1.7 billion yearly and serves over 400,000 young children

Focus is to improve the lives of young children and serve as a funding source for programs meeting the needs and education, health care and family support of young children

Randolph County Partnership for Children Resources

The Parents Guide Executive Summary

First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church Terri Sexton-

Coordinator of School Resource

This church has adopted Asheboro High School

Services offered: Prayer Partners Prayer Request Cards Luncheons Tokens of

appreciation