Social Services
515 East Third Street is the headquarters for COA and the location for the social services we provide. Based on the statistics for the first five months, in 2004, COA will:

• Serve more than 60,000 meals, with the help of several local churches. Meals include breakfast (COA prepares and serves all the breakfasts) and dinner, Monday through Friday, and lunch on odd Saturdays each month;
• Distribute clean, decent clothing and groceries, including vitamins and hygiene supplies. When available, bus tokens will go to 300 clients a month so they can get to medical appointments, job interviews, and other agencies;
• Provide furniture such as beds, stoves and refrigerators to needy neighbors;
• Host an Easter Party in conjunction with a local church, special Thanksgiving dinners, and Christmas gifts and a party for low-income neighborhood children.

Women's Transitional Housing
COA owns and operates a 12-unit women’s transitional housing facility for women recovering from substance and/or physical abuse and their children. A mother and her child(ren) can live in their own two bedrooms, two-bath apartment at significantly reduced rental rates.

Each family works individually with a case manager. The women learn life and child advocacy skills, as well as how to live in community. They attend bi-monthly meetings at the house, as well as programs pertinent to their addiction. Residents are encouraged to pursue education so they can upgrade their employment and earn wages that will support permanent housing and independence. To be a part of the program they must work or go to school. On an average ten mothers are in school. Children have the opportunity to become involved in outside activities, at school and in the community. This gives the young people the chance to be involved in leadership development, and it keeps them off the streets.