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CCO student alumnus Charles Chapman named one of Pittsburgh’s 40 Under 40

Nov 07 2008. Posted in Awards, Newsroom, Press Releases

(Pittsburgh) November 7, 2008 – Charles Chapman, a co-founder and community-outreach coordinator of The L.I.V.I.N.G. (Love Initiated Ventures Investing In Neglected Groups) Ministry, a nonprofit organization that serves Pittsburgh’s homeless men, was named one of Pittsburgh’s 40 Under 40.
Charles, a 2006 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, connected to the CCO’s ministry during his freshman [...]


Alpha Phi Omega honors CCO staff member, Randon Willard

May 16 2008. Posted in Awards, Newsroom

CCO staff member Randon Willard, who serves Robert Morris University as their Community & Volunteer Services Coordinator, was recently named Honorary Brother of the Year by the service fraternity,  Alpha Phi Omega.
“Each year, Alpha Phi Omega at RMU chooses one faculty or staff member as their honorary brother of the year,” says Randon. “The [...]


Katy Turman named Advisor of the Year

May 07 2008. Posted in Awards, Newsroom

Penn State Abington named CCO staff member Katy Turman the 2008 “Advisor of the Year” for her work with Abington Christian Fellowship. Katy hosts a weekly dinner and Bible study in her home, mentors students one-on-one, and helps them organize service projects and spring break trips. She was nominated for this award by [...]


CCO staff person receives Community Service Award

May 07 2008. Posted in Awards, Newsroom

At its annual awards banquet, Penn State Abington awarded CCO staff member Katy Turman with the Community Service Award for her initiative in starting up an “Alternative Spring Break” program. Over the past couple of years, she has taken students to Biloxi, Mississippi to do Hurricane Katrina relief work, and to the Children’s [...]


CCO named Best Christian Place to Work for sixth consecutive year

Apr 23 2008. Posted in Awards, Newsroom, Press Releases

Contact: CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach)
Vince Burens, Vice President of Staff Services
412.363.3303 ext. 141, vburens {at} ccojubilee(.)org
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CCO receives Wilderness Education Association 2008 Affiliate Award

Mar 17 2008. Posted in Awards, Newsroom, Press Releases

Contact: CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach)
Vince Burens, Vice President for Staff Services
412-363-3303 ext. 141, vburens {at} ccojubilee(.)org
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CCO staff worker wins Advisor of the Year Award!

May 18 2007. Posted in Awards, Newsroom

Congratulations to CCO staff member Dave McGeary! In April, he was awarded the first-ever Advisor of the Year Award from Penn State New Kensington.
“The unique part about this award is that it is chosen based on student nominations,” wrote Dan Amerman, Assistant to the Director of Student Affairs, in the email that informed Dave of [...]


CCO group wins Outstanding Community Service Award

Apr 27 2007. Posted in Awards, Newsroom

More than 50 Duquesne University students involved in the student-run (and CCO-advised) Crossroads Christian Fellowship group were recently treated to a free picnic by the university in honor of their distinction of being given the Outstanding Organization for Community Service Award. Whether passing out chocolate-covered pretzels to thank the university’s janitorial staff or traveling to [...]


CCO Named Best Christian Place to Work for the Fifth Time

Mar 15 2007. Posted in Awards, Newsroom, Press Releases

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CONTACT: Vince Burens, Vice President of Staff Services,
vburens {at} ccojubilee(.)org
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Coalition for Christian Outreach Recognized as Best Christian Place to Work for Fourth Consecutive Year

Mar 16 2006. Posted in Awards, Newsroom, Press Releases

Seattle, WA – March 16, 2006 – For the fourth consecutive year, the Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO) has taken top honors in the Best Christian Places to Work in the United States survey.