CHRISTIAN OUTREACH PLANNING ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Computers & Technology
- Crisis Support
- Sports & Recreation
Location
PO BOX 601FREMONT, CA 94537 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.copaprograms.org
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide jobs, work programs, recreational activities, retreats and scholarships as an alternative to gang violence and drug abuse. Our goal is to provide safe havens in our communities where our youth can go and be encouraged to become productive members of society.
Description
Christian Outreach Planning Associates, Inc. (COPA) has been serving at-risk youths since 1991.
Christian Outreach Planning Associates is structured as a non-profit corporation with Mr. Elliott as the CEO. Mr. Elliott also serves as a member of the board of the Pastors of Oakland, and he is a Chaplin for the United Auto workers union International.
The business, located at 2323 Broadway Oakland, Ca. 94612. has operated with a revenue of approximately 150,000 annually, serving from between 200 to 350 youths per year, COPA currently serves between 200 to 350 youths per year.
Through our programs and focus on education and job training, we maintain a 90% rate of high school graduation of members and as high in job placement. our outreach provides the highest quality of
service to members who range in age from age 14 to 24.
COPA provides a nurturing environment of support that promotes positive self-esteem and optimal growth in all areas of development. Some of the core programmatic services available include:
* Engaging activities that are age appropriate.
* Computer training and life skills development
* Music appreciation and dance lessons
* Financial seminars to teach fiscal responsibility
* Scholarships for higher education and critical support with job placement
Future services to include:
* Educational curriculum based in whole or in part on both the High/Scope and Creative Curriculums.