Christ-Centered Help. Lasting Change.

The Christian Outreach Center and The Purple Cow work together to help people move from uncertainty to stability, one step at a time. Your support provides food, resources, and opportunity for families who need it most.

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Welcome to a mission where compassion works.

The Christian Outreach Center and The Purple Cow exist together for one reason: to serve our community with dignity, integrity, and love. Every donation given, every purchase made, and every program offered is part of a shared mission to help individuals and families move toward stability, self-sufficiency, and renewed hope.

How to Donate to Purple Cow Thrift Stores

Give your gently used items a second life. Your donations support local programs, reduce waste, and help serve 135+ households every week with our Grocery Assistance Program.

Drop Off

Bring your items to any Purple Cow location during donation hours.

Pick Up

We offer free pickup for larger donations so giving is easy and accessible.

How We Help Create Lasting Change

We combine essential services with education and mentorship to help individuals and families move toward long-term stability and self-sufficiency.

Essential Services

Basic Services & Grocery Assistance Program

Essential Services

Essential Documents

Sustainable Services

Job Readiness & Financial Education

Sustainable Services

HandUp Prison Program

Sustainable Services

Classes & Community Learning

Stories of Impact

Real people. Real journeys.
Real change happening in our community.

Your impact:

135+

Households Receiving Grocery Assistance Program Per Week

up to

$600

in Utility Assistance Per Job Readiness/Financial Education Participant

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