Posts Tagged ‘helping the homeless’
Support “Housing the Homeless” Through 225 Gives
As you may know, the Purple Cow exists to fund the ministry of the Christian Outreach Center here in Baton Rouge. This year, the COC is partnering with 225 GIVES...
You can change our city through a backpack.
December 3rd is Giving Tuesday! Have you heard of it? Giving Tuesday is a worldwide effort to create a tradition and rhythm of giving back during a season that many...
Homelessness Awareness Week Impacts
Every person deserves food on their plate and a roof over their head. Unfortunately, hunger and homelessness are a reality for far too many people. The U.S. is the...
Sparking More Than Joy
You’ve seen her name everywhere. “Does this spark joy?” Special folding techniques. Gratitude to discarded items. Marie Kondo’s lifestyle from “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” is penetrating...
The Fresh Start Donation Drive
On Friday and Saturday, October 26-27, bring your gently-used donations to The Purple Cow to have a DOUBLE IMPACT on the homeless community right here in Baton Rouge! The...
8 Health Benefits of Donating Clutter
Did you know that spring cleaning and decluttering your home has mental and emotional benefits? Donating items around the home can actually bring a new sense of peace and calmness...
20 Questions to Ask Yourself While Decluttering
Perhaps the hardest part of decluttering is the fight that happens in our mind while deciding what to donate and what to keep. When we actually go to put something...
Give Meaning to Your Spring Cleaning!
Spring is in the air, which means it’s time to roll up your sleeves and bring fresh life to your home through spring cleaning! As you declutter your living space,...
Jobs for Life : A Ministry of The Christian Outreach Center
Jobs for Life is an 8 week class that meets twice a week for anyone in the homeless community or anyone living in transitional housing. This includes returning citizens, those...
July Furniture Drive to Benefit Flood Victims
The Purple Cow is hosting a July Furniture Drive to benefit flood victims and the local homeless community through the Christian Outreach Center. As we near the anniversary of the...