Cooperative Christian Ministries & Clinic

Cooperative Christian Ministries & Clinic We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Hot Springs, AR. Purpose
CCMC is is guided by the teachings of Jesus and believe everyone is an image bearer of God.

The mission of CCMC is to improve life for our under-served, under-resourced neighbors by addressing physical, mental and spiritual health, practical concerns and needs, and by disrupting poverty. We are the hands and feet of faith that not only relieves human suffering, but does so in a way that preserves the dignity and respect of all we serve. We fulfill our mission by focusing on three areas of human need: Poverty Disruption, Charitable Healthcare Services, and Advocacy Services. Poverty Disruption
Our Bridges Out of Poverty initiative aims to disrupt generational poverty through training workshops with area businesses, organizations, and individuals to raise awareness concerning issues of poverty and provide opportunities to become agents of change. We also coordinate and administer Getting Ahead classes - free 14 week step-by-step classes offered throughout our community by various congregations and organizations - that teach people how to transition from poverty to stability and develop a strategic plan for sustainable success. Since initiating Getting Ahead in 2015, over 580 people have graduated from these classes. Classes are also offered at the Garland County Detention Center, resulting in a dramatic reduction of recidivism by those who complete the classes and are released. The state recidivism rate is 48%, but that of Detention Center Getting Ahead graduates is 22%. Charitable Healthcare Services
CCMC offers charitable medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy clinics to those who are uninsured, under-insured, and are no more than 200% above the federal poverty level. Patients are screened to ensure they meet our criteria. They are cared for by volunteer medical doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. We also collaborate with area hospitals, clinics, and specialists to refer patients who may need specialized care or procedures that are beyond the capacity of our charitable clinics. Referral patient care is donated by our collaborative partners. Advocacy Services
CCMC Advocacy Services Coordinators meet regularly with people facing destabilizing circumstances who need assistance in accessing vital resources and services. We advocate on behalf of clients with landlords, utility companies, and government agencies. We assist people in need of securing their birth certificates, identification, medicaid, SNAP, and other benefits they qualify for. We work to prevent eviction for those on the verge of becoming homeless and facilitate rapid re-housing for those who have become homeless.

A sincere thank you to Nelson and the entire team at Nelson Electric for becoming a sponsor of the 2026 CCMC Chocolate F...
07/13/2026

A sincere thank you to Nelson and the entire team at Nelson Electric for becoming a sponsor of the 2026 CCMC Chocolate Festival!

We are truly grateful for your generosity and your commitment to giving back to our community. Sponsors like Nelson Electric help make this year's Chocolate Festival possible while supporting something much bigger than a single event. Every sponsorship helps Cooperative Christian Ministries and Clinic continue providing charitable medical care, access to medications, patient education, and poverty disruption programs for those who are under-served and under-resourced in our community.

Your support demonstrates the power of local businesses investing in the people and organizations that make Hot Springs a stronger place to live. We are honored to have Nelson Electric as one of our community partners and appreciate your willingness to stand beside us as we work to serve our neighbors.

Thank you for helping make the 2026 CCMC Chocolate Festival a success!

If you or your business would like to become a sponsor and make a difference alongside Nelson Electric, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Nicholas Freeman at [email protected] to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

https://ccmchs.org/chocolate-festival

CCMC's mission is to improve life for those who are under-served and under-resourced. That mission is fulfilled through a charitable medical clinic, in-house pharmacy, patient education, and poverty disruption programs.

A heartfelt thank you to New Life Church for their generous donation in support of the 2026 CCMC Chocolate Festival!We a...
07/13/2026

A heartfelt thank you to New Life Church for their generous donation in support of the 2026 CCMC Chocolate Festival!

We are truly grateful for your continued partnership and your commitment to making a difference in our community. Support from community partners like NLC Hot Springs helps make events like the Chocolate Festival possible, allowing us to continue Cooperative Christian Ministries & Clinic's mission of improving life for those who are under-served and under-resourced through charitable medical care, patient education, and poverty disruption programs.

We are incredibly blessed to have the continued support of NLC Hot Springs. Thank you for believing in our mission and for investing in the health and hope of our neighbors.

Together, we are making our community stronger, one life at a time.

🍫 The Chocolate Festival is back, and we couldn't be more excited!This isn't just a fun afternoon of chocolate. Every ti...
07/13/2026

🍫 The Chocolate Festival is back, and we couldn't be more excited!

This isn't just a fun afternoon of chocolate. Every ticket purchased, every sponsorship, every volunteer, and every silent auction donation helps Cooperative Christian Ministries & Clinic continue providing charitable medical care, prescription assistance, patient education, and poverty disruption programs for our neighbors who are under-served and under-resourced right here in our community.

Join us for an afternoon filled with delicious chocolate creations, local businesses, family fun, entertainment, and an incredible silent auction, all while making a real difference in someone's life.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors and vendors who have donated!

Want to get involved?
• Become a sponsor
• Donate an item for our silent auction
• Volunteer at the event

I'd love to visit with you about how you or your business can be part of bringing this wonderful community tradition back. Please send me a message or contact me directly. Nicholas Freeman, [email protected] or 501-318-1153 Ext. 101

Thank you for helping us make the return of the Chocolate Festival a sweet success!

📅 Saturday, September 12
🕐 1:00 - 3:00 PM
📍 First Baptist Church Family Life Center
2350 Central Ave., Hot Springs

Purchase tickets or learn more through our Facebook Event page or using this link: https://ccmchs.org/chocolate-festival
We can't wait to see you there!

Congratulations to the Community Resource Center for the fantastic work they are doing. Ccmc executive director Sallie C...
07/12/2026

Congratulations to the Community Resource Center for the fantastic work they are doing. Ccmc executive director Sallie Culbreth enjoyed the CRC open house today. CRC director Chris Joannides and his team are doing a great job to make our community a better place.

07/12/2026
A team from New Life church spent their Saturday morning to serve our mission and deep clean our clinic! Thank you for y...
07/11/2026

A team from New Life church spent their Saturday morning to serve our mission and deep clean our clinic! Thank you for your time and elbow grease. Your faith definitely shines through.

Address

133 Arbor Street
Hot Springs, AR
71901

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15013181153

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