COA Blog
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INTRODUCING: THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH ALLIANCE
2020 was… unpredictable, to say the least. As a result, every individual, every small business, faced tremendous struggles. However, the Drop Top Company continued their monthly donations toward COA.
Due to the COVID pandemic, we have been forced to suspend some of our programs, but we have every intention of reopening and even expanding programs once it is deemed safe to do so. The COA will again be offering weekly Thrive Alive classes covering an array of activities and opportunities: we want our up and coming generations to involve themselves in music, sports, internships, leadership courses, giving and volunteering, gaming, fundraising, photography, art, counseling, comedy, and much more!”
COA Endorsements
Community Outreach Alliance (COA) is one of the greatest community partners I have ever worked with.
If I could describe this organization in three words, it would be: initiation, innovation, and passion. The leadership and team culture in COA is impeccable and solution-seeking is one of their greatest areas of strength. This is an organization that looks at a roadblock and sees an opportunity- if there is a troubled youth, COA sees a bright future. COA's foundations are built upon gratitude and service and is fueled by hope to build up youth leaders for our future. I cannot commend this organization enough." - Teresa Tran, Waymakers' Health Educator
I have had the best time being a COA performer.
It’s given me endless opportunities to pursue my passion and has surrounded me with other artists, who have taught me so much! It’s an awesome community and everybody has endless support for one another. I am so thankful that I got this chance to share my art with this amazing community and practice being a performer! Thank you so much Joanie, as well as everybody else at Community Outreach Alliance! I love you! ❤
A Space for Youths to Talk About Real Issues
“COA gives youth a place to feel known, get connected with their peers, try new things, be mentored, lead, have fun, and thrive. Through COA’s various activities, youth find a space to talk about real issues they’re facing, learn how to live healthy lives, and discover who they are. Teri Steel, the staff, and volunteers work tirelessly to create this safe and healthy environment that our youth so desperately need. The work they do is fundamental in creating a healthy community. The best part? All of their services are free to the youth and families they serve. I always recommend COA to every parent I meet.”
Passion for Helping Others
“COA has helped me develop my skills as a leader and has given me passion for helping others”
Interning with COA has been an overwhelmingly positive experience
Interning with COA has been an overwhelmingly positive experience. They have given me the opportunity to design fliers, posters, and social media campaigns for each organized event. This has helped me expand my portfolio all while exercising my abilities to support the community. Not only does COA offer a positive work environment, they are interested in the growth of every individual. COA is supportive of interns establishing new connections that will advance them in their future endeavors.
COA Offers a Safe, Healthy Environment
"COA offers a safe, healthy environment with opportunities assisting and guiding my daughter with her self-esteem and encouraging her talents and creativity. She loves the staff and meeting new friends there too. For me, a single parent, having the COA programs and staff as an additional support system to help solidify her personal values and morals has been an absolutely crucial and such a blessing.”
I Gained Confidence, Knowledge and Leadership
Coa has given me the opportunity to try anything once to see what I like. I’ve gained confidence knowledge and leadership from COA I made lots a friends and outlets I can talk to about anything COA has changed my life and made me a better person.
COA is Very Generous!
COA is very generous to give teens and kids the opportunity to have fun and make new friends without bad things getting involved. Personally COA has taught me many new things and new experiences. It has made me open up a little more to new people. Andrea
Internship Program Provides Opportunities
COA's Internship program provides opportunities for young adults to build their confidence and gain experience to pursue their passions. I am very thankful for the opportunity COA provided me prior to starting my career with UC Irvine Athletics.
I Love COA!
I LOVE COA!! This organization does amazing things for our community and provides a safe environment for people to participate in multiple fun activities! COA music is my favorite 🙂
I'm Impressed
I'm constantly impressed by how much they do to create amazing free opportunities to provide our youth safe and positive activities! I also love the emphasis they put on giving kids an opportunity to express themselves through music!
COA is a valuable partner to CUSD
COA is a valuable partner to CUSD and the broader community. They create business and community partnerships that help young people thrive and support a robust internship program where young adults can give back while garnering important life skills. Most importantly, COA creates a safe welcoming environment for students to have fun while pursuing positive healthy activities. ~Amy Hanacek, Trustee, Capistrano Unified School District
Thrive Alive Approach is Innovative
The Thrive Alive approach is innovative and combines psychoeducation with fun and sets up teens for great success as they navigate through the challenges and pressures they face. Lauren Gallegos, ACSW, Community Prevention Director, Wellness & Prevention Cente
Amazing Organization
What an amazing organization and group of people who’s sole purpose is helping teens make healthy choices and decisions for healthy living and tools to say no to drugs and alcohol and prevent suicide. I am so thankful my son has these wonderful people in his life to educate and inspire him to try new things and live healthy! Thank you so much!!!
COA Blog
Music Outreaches
Besides the enjoyment of listening to MUSIC you like here are few additional perks! Performances by COA performers are held at different venue
Fundraising Events
Relay for Life, Chowder Cook-Off, Red Ribbon Parade, Ocean Festival, concerts and special events at our COA venue are ongoing throughout the year.
FOUNDING SPONSORS - Thank You
