Community Organization Networking Neighborhoods Encouraging Change

C.O.N.N.E.C.T (Community Organizations Networking Neighborhoods Encouraging Change Together) Ministries 

We are a Christ centered "hands-on" community information networking resource center. We began our ministry in 2006 as a part of community outreach of Greater Warner Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church in an effort to reach our community for the Kingdom of God. We became an independent 501 (c) (3) in 2008. This non-profit organization provides in-house services, network referrals, dissemination of information, "gap" programming, community organization, resumes, job readiness, employment searches,  housing services and referrals for individuals who need help finding help. We advocate for the underserved, undereducated, underemployed and underrepresented who include the disadvantaged youth, the homeless, ex-offenders, and veterans.  

 Our approach is holistic, mind, body and spirit.  We encourage cooperation, accountability and purpose in the community between our citizens, public servants, service providers, employers, non-profits and religious organizations. We mentor, refer, counsel, advocate and pray for our community as we "Build Relational Equity." We exists  to enhance the quality of life of the people we serve.

Our In-House Services: Employment Assistance; Mentoring/Life Coaching; Housing Referrals; Case Management; Rental Assistance; Utilities Assistance; Letters of Support; Advocacy; Referrals to Other Gap Programs; and Spiritual Counseling and Prayer.

OUR PROGRAMS:

The Next Steps

       This is a Diversion  Program Designed for Men, Women and Youth Seeking a Second Chance and Direction for Their  Lives by Taking Strategic "Next Steps." Case Management, Wellness Assessments, Mentoring, Housing Are All Addressed Through a Network of Professionals.

Community Resource Training Program(CRT)

        This is an Affordable Apprenticeship/Training Referral Program Specifically Designed to Help Members of the Community who Have Low to Moderate Incomes Become Gainfully Employed. The Goal is to Develop Valuable Skills that Will Increase Opportunities for Sustainable Income in High Demand Occupations That Do No Require a College Degree.

The Urban Cowboy Restoration Program

      This is a  Comprehensive Prison Re-Entry Program for Men 18 and Up.  These men receive mentoring and support needed to successfully re-enter the community as contributing members.

Family Intervention Restoration and Mentoring (FIRM)

      This is an Accredited Christian Parenting & Mediation  Program for both Custodial and Non-Custodial Parents. Trained Counselors work with parents in groups. One arm of this program involves working with incarcerated fathers.

THIS CAMPAIGN: Project HOPE (How Our Peace Evolves)

     CONNECT Ministries is partnering with Covenant Counseling and Consultation Services in order to assist our clients in obtaining mental health and emotional management services. Many in our community in need of such help either do not have insurance or cannot afford it. Covenant Counseling & Consultation Services (CCCS) mission is to provide Christian behavioral counseling and evidence-based therapeutic intervention and counseling services to families in a holistic approach focusing on the mental, emotional, spiritual and behavioral needs of the entire family system.

Please help us by donating so that families in our community can indeed have HOPE for a better future!