Over the past four years Community Clothing Outreach (CCO) has become an established clothing ministry in the heart of Columbus. A free and reliable clothing resource assures children have the proper clothing for school and provides parents with greater financial stability by decreasing clothing expenses.
We believe that Jesus has given us the commission to serve and love poor, marginalized and disadvantaged people in our community. We strive to fulfill His words in Matthew 25, For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me….’‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Our ministry was established to give spiritual hope and connection to anyone in need. When shoppers register for an appointment they have the opportunity to list prayer requests which detail the personal trials and struggles they may be facing. At the end of the shopping appointment, we offer to pray with them according to their needs. Our shoppers rarely refuse the offer, and we're honored to bring their requests before God.