​What is Communities of Transformation?  COT  is:
  • taking the church into the community!
  • interdenominational
  • building bridges across racial, economic, social, and cultural boundaries
  • a relational ministry – NOT a transactional ministry
  • going far beyond emergency relief
  • giving hope in the name of Jesus Christ
  • effective!
 
Through Communities of Transformation, Awaken Graduates are:
  • paying off debt
  • opening savings accounts
  • building strong friendships with people who can help them problem-solve
  • strengthening families
  • graduating from nursing school
  • graduating from community college
  • getting jobs!
The primary goal of Communities of Transformation is to help move families away from instability, isolation, and dependence, and toward self-sufficiency.  Though Communities of Transformation is an initiative of the United Methodist Church, our sites involve denominations and service agencies throughout the community.