Please join us on Friday, June 5, 2020 for the grand re-opening of Clark & Atherton Mercantile ~ the wonderful little boutique thrift store that’s sure to rekindle memories and get you dreaming about decorating your home or adding pizzazz to your wordrobe! The store that generates funds for Christian Outreach in Action will re-open […]
COA Weekly Diaper Giveaway Featured in Local News
The weekly free diaper giveaway by Christian Outreach in Action (COA) was featured prominently by two local newspapers, the Grunion Gazette and Long Beach Press-Telegram, at the end of April. The articles outlined how demand for free diapers has surged during the pandemic and related response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) emergency. “Last week, it was […]
Longtime Supporter Helps Start a New Fund-Raising Program for COA
Christian Outreach in Action announces a new Business Donors program – where businesses small to large can set up ways to donate proceeds from sales to COA. The program was launched after longtime donor and supporter Cindy Noorani offered to donate proceeds from using the following web links to COA, through May 31: https://www.tupperware.com/?party=5e9f500dbeff102161989dcc Reduce, […]
Diaper Demand Surges with Pandemic for COA
Donations sought to cover growing expenses Christian Outreach in Action (COA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides food, clothes and other services for families and individuals in need in Long Beach and nearby environs, reports a significant surge in demand for diapers with the pandemic. Prior to the COVID-19 emergency, the nonprofit’s diaper giveaway from […]
#HelpCOA: Join Us & Get Involved in this Emergency!
Click the yellow Donate button atop the COA website; donate via our Facebook page; or drop off donations through the Third Street delivery door Please see this video for instructions on giving food or monetary donations to COA during this novel coronavirus and COVID-19 response. To get involved immediately, call 562-432-1440, email [email protected], or follow […]
COA Service Changes – Covid-19 / novel coronavirus
Nearly 40 years ago we started to provide hot meals to the less fortunate, and will continue to do so at this time. No one should go hungry. DUE to public health recommendations regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Christian Outreach in Action and its employees are taking EXTRA precautions to keep our staff, volunteers and […]
Susan Burton Speaking in Long Beach: A Must-See Engagement
By Keith Jajko They say Americans like rooting for the underdog. We also love a good comeback story. Then you’ll want to hear the story of Susan Burton. And you have the opportunity – she is the guest speaker for COA’s next Valentine’s Tea set for Saturday, Feb. 8 in Long Beach. Ms. Burton is […]
Susan Burton, Author and Re-Entry Activist, set as Guest Speaker for Valentine’s Tea Fund-Raiser by COA of Long Beach
Christian Outreach in Action (COA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides food, clothes and services for families and individuals in need in Long Beach and nearby communities, announces renown author and activist Susan Burton as its guest speaker for a fund-raising tea event set for Feb. 8. Burton served six prison sentences before finding support […]
COA’s Author Speaker Series – RSVP for Next Valentine’s Tea on Feb. 8!
JOIN US! – and Help Raise Funds to #HelpCOA! COA’s next Valentine’s Tea features special guest speaker Susan Burton, an activist who works with people formerly incarcerated, to help them transition back into our society. She has founded her own nonprofit organization to further help people, and her memoir, “Becoming Ms. Burton,” was published in […]
COA’s Annual Christmas Party Brings Joy to Hundreds upon Hundreds of Local Children and Families
Over 200 volunteers led by Chief Elf Lisa Hoffmaster deliver complete holiday experience from the moment kids walked in to Santa, family crafting, new toys – even popcorn to go! For a kid, attending the annual Children’s Christmas Party at Christian Outreach in Action must be akin to walking through a holiday-themed amusement park. From […]
