The CCO welcomes associate staff member Jake Blasdel

(Pittsburgh) March 1, 2012—Jake Blasdel recently came on board with the CCO as an associate staff member, volunteering his time to reach out to students at Binghamton University and Broome Community College. He is the first CCO staff person to have a presence at these two campuses. “I have been attracted to the CCO from [...]

Lee-Anna Upperman reaches students at Houghton College

(Pittsburgh) February 1, 2012—In February 2012, Lee-Anna Upperman joined the CCO to serve as an associate staff member through her position as a residence hall director at Houghton College in western New York State. Lee-Anna was deeply influenced by the ministry of the CCO during her undergraduate years at Geneva College. “The relationships I formed with [...]

The CCO welcomes Cliff Cartwright, our new Director of Recruiting

(Pittsburgh) March 7, 2012—On March 7, 2012, Clifford Cartwright came on board as the CCO’s Director of Recruiting, teaming up with Alycia Hodil to recruit and place staff on campuses to minister to college students. “The CCO has given me the opportunity to work in collaboration with people who are as passionate as I am [...]

The CCO welcomes new staff member, Sam Pogorelski

(Pittsburgh) February 1, 2012—Sam Pogorelski has joined CCO staff to reach out to students at Columbus State Community College, The Dublin Center, in partnership with Shiloh Chapel. Sam recently graduated from Malone University with a degree in youth ministry and is newly married tp his wife, Kourtney. Prior to coming on board with the CCO, [...]

CCO named Best Christian Place to Work for tenth consecutive year

(Pittsburgh) January 3, 2012—For the tenth straight year, the CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach) has been recognized as a Best Christian Workplace. The award is given out annually by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI) to recognize outstanding Christian workplaces. Each year, employees from organizations around the country participate in the anonymous BCW survey. The [...]

Duquesne University junior Alaina Webber serves the CCO as Events Intern

(Pittsburgh) December 12, 2011—Alaina Webber has recently joined the CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach) to begin a four-month internship working with the Events Team. With the Jubilee conference approaching in February, Alaina looks to contribute to the effort. “Working for the CCO—a non-profit that specifically seeks to spread the love of Jesus in all that [...]

Lee Scott Joins CCO as First Ever Director of Staff Services

(Pittsburgh) December 19, 2011—Lee Scott has recently been hired by the CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach) as the first-ever Director of Staff Services. The position has been created to enhance collaboration, advocacy, and communication for the CCO’s ministry on campus, as well as relationships between CCO leadership, support staff, campus staff and ministry partners. “This [...]

Introducing Allisa Linfield, the new CCO Equipment Room Manager

(Pittsburgh) December 5, 2011—Allisa Linfield has joined the CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach) to reach out to college students as part of the Experiential Designs (XD) team. The CCO’s XD team offers students the opportunity to draw closer to each other and God through wilderness trips and other experiential opportunities. Allisa graduated from the University [...]

New CCO staff member Erin Sabol is reaching students at Clarion University

(Pittsburgh) November 30, 2011—Erin Sabol has joined the CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach) to reach the students at Clarion University of Pennsylvania as a part-time campus minister. She is partnering with Koinonia Christian Fellowship and will serve Clarion students alongside Katie Black and Doug Hull. Erin was an international worker in Buenos Aires, Argentina for [...]

Cliff Holmes joins CCO staff to minister to Penn State University students

(Pittsburgh) November 21, 2011—In September 2011, Clifton Holmes accepted the position as Director of Student Ministry with Unity Church of Jesus Christ, in partnership with the CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach) at Penn State University. “I truly want to make a difference in the lives of others,” says Holmes. “Today’s college students are destined to be our [...]

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