HISTORY
 
In 1995, a few faithful people began participating in a weekly Bible Study held at the home of the Reverend's Wanda and Meredith Payton.  All shared the same vision of forming an outreach ministry to serve those who are in need in our community in a more practical and hands on manner.  They gathered together in 1996 to form Christian Community Outreach Ministries, Inc.
 
Christian Community Outreach Ministries, Inc. (C.C.O.M., Inc.) held its first official meeting on April 26, 1996 and began with nine people having a desire to do more for their community by incorporating Christian values while serving real needs.  A Board of Directors was formed, a mission statement adopted, and the Breakfast Nook program was initiated.
 
The Board of Directors is comprised of individuals and families of different church denominations, ethnic and racial backgrounds, and professions.  It is a Board that is a true reflection of the Christian Community in the Greater Danbury Region.
 
C.C.O.M., Inc. currently relies on volunteers, has collaborated with several churches and the local soup kitchen, and receives private donations to run several homeless programs. C.C.O.M., Inc. became incorporated on February 28, 1998 and has achieved 501(c)3 status.
 
MISSION STATEMENT
 
Christian Community Outreach Minstries, Inc. is a Christian based community organization whose purpose is to offer support and resources to individuals in order to aid in transformation toward empowerment, self-sufficiency and an increase in the quality of life through the Judeo-Christian values.
 
Services and supports:  Provide for physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals in the community.
 
Target Population:  Homeless, impoverished, single parent families, children, and all others in need of physical, emotional or spiritual support.
 
Community Involvement:  Incorporate the entire community (individuals, businesses, organizations, churches) to be involved in supporting the target population.
 
We are committed to these values:

Spirituality            Empowerment  
Hope                   Communication
Integrity                Respect          
Trust                    Recovery         
Truth